Snowshoeing: From Novice to Master (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)

Snowshoeing: From Novice to Master (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)

Completely revised, the fifth edition of Snowshoeing teaches you how to navigate through snow-clad woods, compete in races, and climb to new summits with easily-learned snowshoeing techniques. This classic how-to snowshoeing manual has all the latest information on snowshoeing equipment, from various types of snowshoes to bindings and clothing. Discover techniques for all types of terrain and snow conditions, plus information on conditioning, cross-training, and even snowshoe racing. Snowshoeing also includes a chapter on the history of snowshoeing, information on navigation and route finding, camping, gauging snow conditions, and winter safety, with emphasis on the dangers of avalanches. Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series. This thorough guide -- itself an updated edition of the classic -- offers a range of advice. ( Los Angeles Times ) "If you plan to go far on snowshoes, read this book first." ( LA Daily News ) For an introduction to the sport, consider buying Snowshoeing, a book some refer to as the definitive guide on snowshoeing. ( Patriot Ledger (Quincy, MA) ) An outdoor recreation handbook has to be well-written, and on a very popular topic, to make it through five rewrites. And that's the case with the late Prater's 1988 work, which has become a how-to classic on the sport. ( Lexington (KY) Herald Leader ) You won't find a more complete guide than this; it covers not only the latest techniques but also new materials and designs fueling the growth of the sport. ( Lewiston (ME) Sun Journal ) Diagrams and photos help you to put your best foot forward. ( Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ) The fifth edition of the sport's best primer works as an introduction to the sport or a modern update…Simply, if you have a question, Prater's book has the answer. ( Erie (PA) Times-News ) Snowshoeing can help you leap into the sport. ( Syracuse (NY) Post-Standard ) Prater [and Felkley] offer tips, discoveries, and factoids that will make the snowshoeing experience more enjoyable. ( Pennsylvania Health & Fitness ) The authors provide information that makes the sport easier and more fun. They help the novice pick the right kind of showshoes. ( The Olympian ) Snowshoeing probably provides more information that the average snowshoer needs, but it's better to have too much information than not enough. ( Idaho Statesman (Boise) ) The late GENE PRATER was a pioneer of modern snowshoeing, an author, instructor, and equipment designer. DAVE KELKLEY updated the fourth edition of this book. He runs Bigfoot Snowshoe Tours and teaches snowshoe clinics out of Nederland, CO. Recommended Use: snowshoeing Publisher: The Mountaineers Books ISBN#: 100898868912 Author: Gene Prater Publication Date: 2002