Mountaineers Books Snowshoeing: From Novice To Master - 5th Ed.

Completely revised, the fifth edition of Snowshoeing teaches you how to navigate through snow-clad woods, compete in races, and climb to new summits with easily- earned techniques.

This classic how-to manual has all the latest information on equipment, from various types of 'shoes to bindings and clothing. Discover techniques for all types of terrain and conditions, plus information on conditioning, cross-training and racing. This manual also includes a chapter on the history of snowshoeing, information on navigation and route finding, camping, gauging snow conditions, and winter safety, with emphasis on the dangers of avalanches.