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9781580800839

The Snowshoe Handbook

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  • ISBN13:

    9781580800839

  • ISBN10:

    1580800831

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-11-01
  • Publisher: Burford Books
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Summary

A succinct guide to the ultimate aerobic outdoor sport -- snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is undergoing a renaissance, thanks to a revolution in snowshoe technology. Veteran outdoorsman Len McDougall surveys the history of snowshoes, describes traditional and state-of-the-art snowshoes in detail with expert tips on selecting the right gear, and gives a complete seminar in snowshoeing on powder, hardpack, hills, on ice, and more.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
A History of Snowshoes
1(10)
Snowshoeing Today
11(18)
Snowshoeing Techniques
29(20)
Snowshoeing Activities
49(14)
Cold-Weather Hazards
63(12)
Orienteering on Snow
75(12)
Staying Warm
87(18)
A Buyer's Guide to Snowshoes
105(14)
Glossary of Snowshoeing Terms 119(6)
Snowshoe Manufacturers 125(4)
Snowshoeing Destinations Directory 129(12)
Index 141

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