Snow

Understanding, testing and interpreting snow conditions to make better
avalanche predictions.

This practical guide is aimed at walkers, climbers and snowsport enthusiasts
who want to acquire or improve their knowledge of snow and avalanche release.
It is equally suitable for snow professionals, guides, mountaineering and
snowsport instructors, and ski patrollers.

It describes the formation and evolution of snow, and shows practical methods
for examining and analysing snow cover. It illustrates how to identify the
many forms which snow may take and how to assess avalanche risk more precisely
and reliably…

It includes a system of snow observation and a handy snow crystal card for
identifying crystals in the snow layer.