Valanghe, quello che devi sapere

This manual is not intended to teach you about nivology, snow composition or the theory of avalanche triggering. He wants to help you save your skin if necessary. Recognize the danger, behave accordingly and also take action if things go wrong. Simple, direct, essential. To read, reread, learn and perhaps take with you. Returning home safely from a mountain excursion should be the first requirement of anyone who goes out on skis or boards. This manual, published in the USA by Bruce Tremper and translated into Italian by Renato Cresta, precisely focuses on everything you absolutely need to know before venturing into the open mountains in winter. It will teach you the fundamentals of the mountain danger assessment process, accompanying you step by step with a reliable system tested over the years. These are precise checklists, valuable suggestions when it comes to making a decision that could even cost you your life, ideas for correctly viewing and analyzing the surrounding environment. And finally, many practical tips for managing emergencies in the event of an accident or burial in an avalanche. Written in the author's colloquial, very Yankee style, it is a manual that cannot be missing from the library of ski mountaineering, freeride and splitboard enthusiasts.