Mountaineers Books Mountain Weather
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Mountaineers Books' Mountain Weather: Backcountry Forecasting For Hikers, Campers, Climbers, Skiers, Snowboarders teaches you how to avoid becoming a statistic: all it takes is a little basic weather knowledge, pre-trip planning, and vigilance on the mountain.
The writer discusses the best information sources to guide you, clues to watch for in the field, and how to analyze it all, with particular emphasis on potential threats due to thunderstorms, mountain winds, snow, and avalanche hazards.
- Reading clouds, wind patterns, snow conditions, and other clues, pre-trip and on the mountain
- Strategies for safety and survival in adverse weather conditions
- Regional mountain weather phenomena to watch for across the U.S.
Author | Jeff Renner |
Edition/Date Published | March 2005 |
Soft/Hard Cover | Soft |
ISBN # | 978-0-89886-819-7 |
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