Really helped me to feel confident in my pursuit of backcountry skiing. Gives you the knowledge to make smart gear buying decisions as well as the foundation for making smart terrain decisions. Definitely not a replacement for an avy course though (as it clearly states in the first chapter)

because of my trips to the Alps I need more words in English to talk to the guides. This book is super

Admittedly, I have skimmed through it, but find that from the beginning discussion skies, bindings and boots, to the history and beyond this book is inaccurate, and by and large out dated. It does not capture the Dynafit binding revolution more does it know of the NTN telemark binding revolution, and as I said the historic facts are not correctly presented. Like most american textbooks there is a lot of words to say very little rendering the reader to struggle to get the main message. Its a pity since the authors obviously between them has done a lot of skiing, and possess a lot of knowledge on the topic of american backcountry skiing. However, as a Norwegian who has skied since a little kid the information is more anecdotal, but again there are much better books on this topic on the marked

A great book to accompany any hands-on learning.

An excellent reference, but don't buy the pdf download version. There are essential techniques demonstrated through photos which are poorly reproduced on the pdf versions. The kindle viewer does not zoom nor is the photo quality adequate to gain an understanding of the technical descriptions of this technical manual. Best to buy the paper version and clearly see the photos.

good book. on time delivery. thanks.