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Good avy literature

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Lazylightning
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Yo! I am a beginner backcountry rider (completed my AIARE 1 last winter but have only been on a few tours) and I'm wondering what you guys like to read in the way of avalanche safety. I picked up a copy of staying alive in avalanche terrain and am currently reading that but was curious to see if there were any other books people recommend. I remember during my class they mentioned a few other books but I forgot the names, any suggestions?
Jan 5 2021 7:28AM 1 0
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SkiingNinja
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The Avalanche Handbook.

It's pretty dense compared to Staying Alive ... but it has a bunch of great info. Attend local snow and avalanche workshops, and watch / attend avalanche awareness clinics. It's not reading, but it's a good way to stay in the mindset.
Jan 5 2021 5:19PM 1 0
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Lazylightning
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I'll have to look that up, also yea I'm def gonna be trying to get as involved as possible.
SkiingNinjaThe Avalanche Handbook.

It's pretty dense compared to Staying Alive ... but it has a bunch of great info. Attend local snow and avalanche workshops, and watch / attend avalanche awareness clinics. It's not reading, but it's a good way to stay in the mindset.
Jan 5 2021 5:31PM 0 0
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ThaLorax
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Staying Alive in Backountry Terrain

Moutnaineering: Freedom of the Hills

Bacckcountry Skiing Skill for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering



These 3 are great place to start
Jan 8 2021 10:04PM 1 0
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Literature
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Check out The Avalanche Review from AAA.
Jan 8 2021 11:48PM 1 0
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