The Avalanche Factor

The Avalanche Factor - Understanding and Avoiding Avalanches The Avalanche factor is a 300 page handbook for recreational skier and climbers who want to get into backcountry avalanche terrain. It contains the knowledge to both understand and avoid avalanches. IMFGA Mountain Guide Joe Stock has distilled decades of skiing, 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 unique method for avoiding avalanches, such as 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 diagrams to explain the topics and stoke your learning.  Color = Blue Condition = Retail Item Number: 40-5 Item ID: 243017 Category: Guide Book