Conoscere e interpretare il terreno da valanga

The key to having fun ski mountaineering is knowing that you have the right knowledge to get home safe and sound. The more you know the snow and its characteristics in detail, the more precise you will be able to be in making decisions and with greater certainty you will be able to stay away from the danger of avalanches, peacefully enjoying the time you spend in the mountains." The author gets straight to the point. In this manual you will find the best advice on how to evaluate snow-covered slopes, how to test the stability of the snow cover, how to realize your exposure to danger and minimize risks. And then the techniques for a low-danger excursion, how to behave in the event of an avalanche and how to manage the human factor that often causes accidents.