Snowstruck in the grip of avalanches /
An avalanche expert and predictor explores the often deadly nature of avalanches, sharing dramatic rescue and escape stories, including those of a skier who was forced to make a life-and-death decision and the race to save a buried victim.
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Main Author: | Fredston, Jill A. |
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Orlando :
Harcourt,
2007.
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Physical Description: |
342 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm. |
Edition: | 1st Harvest ed. |
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