The Avalanche Factor

With many years spent as an IFMGA guide in some of the harshest environments, Joe Stock has a thing or two (or three) to share about avalanches, snowpack discussion, and useful strategies for traveling through avalanche terrain. With the Avalanche Factor, Joe shares many lessons that can only be learned through years of experience and presents a logical and easy-to-understand system that will help you recreate in the backcountry, safely. Whether you are a seasoned backcountry traveler or just getting into the sport, everyone has something to learn from the Avalanche Factor.