Synopsis: The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Edition, provides comprehensive information on avalanche formation, characteristics, effects, and control. It covers backcountry avalanche forecasting, decision-making processes, and rescue techniques. This edition is illustrated with nearly 200 updated images and includes details on contributing weather and climate factors, snowpack analysis, transceiver search techniques, and preventative measures such as avalanche zoning. It serves as a critical resource for search and rescue professionals, ski patrol groups, and outdoor education programs.

Synopsis: Discover 1,000 unforgettable destinations in the U.S.A. and Canada. Explore the Maine Windjammers in Camden, gold-mining trails in Denali, and the beaches of Captiva. Experience a barbecue tour in Kansas City and visit unique attractions like the ice hotel in Quebec and the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia. Organized by region, the book features essential suggestions and destination highlights across various interests, including wilderness, dining, museums, and family-friendly locations. Each entry provides practical details, including addresses, websites, phone numbers, costs, and best visiting times.