The Avalanche Factor is a 304-page handbook for recreational skiers and climbers who want to get into backcountry avalanche terrain using their own power. It contains the knowledge to both understand and avoid avalanches. IFMGA Mountain Guide Joe Stock has distilled decades of skiing, climbing, guiding and teaching avalanche courses into a step-by-step system that will lower your risk from avalanches while improving trip success. It combines modern knowledge from scientists and practitioners with Joe's time-tested method for avoiding avalanches, including the Avalanche Avoidance System, margins for safety, tips for climbers and mountaineers, and how to make good decisions. Over half of the book is color photos and graphics to explain the topics and stoke your learning.
The Avalanche Factor is a 304-page handbook for recreational skiers and climbers who want to get into backcountry avalanche terrain using their own power. It contains the knowledge to both understand and avoid avalanches. IFMGA Mountain Guide Joe Stock has distilled decades of skiing, climbing, guiding and teaching avalanche courses into a step-by-step system that will lower your risk from avalanches while improving trip success. It combines modern knowledge from scientists and practitioners with Joe's time-tested method for avoiding avalanches, including the Avalanche Avoidance System, margins for safety, tips for climbers and mountaineers, and how to make good decisions. Over half of the book is color photos and graphics to explain the topics and stoke your learning.
