Modern Avalanche Rescue
Title | Modern Avalanche Rescue PDF eBook |
Author | Ronald I. Perla |
Publisher | |
Pages | 104 |
Release | 1968 |
Genre | Avalanches |
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Outlines procedures for rescuing and treating avalanche victims, including pre-accident planning.
Modern Avalanche Rescue
Title | Modern Avalanche Rescue PDF eBook |
Author | Ronald I. Perla |
Publisher | |
Pages | 95 |
Release | 1968 |
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Daring Avalanche Rescues
Title | Daring Avalanche Rescues PDF eBook |
Author | Amy Waeschle |
Publisher | Capstone |
Pages | 48 |
Release | 2019-05-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1496645480 |
When snow comes tumbling down a mountain without warning, it can bury anythingÑand anyoneÑin its path. From well-known avalanches around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in these disasters and about the valiant attempts to save them. YouÕll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.
Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals
Title | Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals PDF eBook |
Author | Dale Atkins |
Publisher | |
Pages | 76 |
Release | 2010-02-01 |
Genre | Emergency medicine |
ISBN | 9780929752037 |
The ABCs of Avalanche Safety
Title | The ABCs of Avalanche Safety PDF eBook |
Author | Sue A. Ferguson |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780898868852 |
ABCs of Avalanche Safety, 3rd Edition is still the handy pocket guide offered at a bargain price. And it is still loaded with the vital information you need to survive in the mountains: how to determine potential avalanche hazard, traveling safely in avalanche terrain, what to do if you're caught in an avalanche, and search and rescue techniques. A respected authority since 1961, this enduring classic has been updated with the very latest research in the field, including avalanche transceiver technology.
Avalanche Search and Rescue
Title | Avalanche Search and Rescue PDF eBook |
Author | Alexis Alloway |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2020-01-10 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781734176148 |
Modern Transceiver Technology
Title | Modern Transceiver Technology PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Avalanches |
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This Powerpoint presentation covers the need for knowledge about avalance beacon technology and proper companion rescue skills. The effects of avalanche burial, chances of survival and statistics relating to avalanche rescue are used to highlight the risks when traveling in avalanche terrain. Tranceiver technology is described in detail along with different search techniques in an effort to shorten search time. Knowledge of the way tranceivers work is essential for the recreationist, backcountry professional or search and rescue personnel operating in avalanche terrain.