Displaying 1 of 1 2005 Format: Book Author: Fredston, Jill A. Title: Snowstruck : in the grip of avalanches / Jill Fredston. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: Orlando : Harcourt, ©2005. Description: 342 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Summary: An avalanche expert and predictor explores the often deadly nature of avalanches, sharing dramatic rescue and escape stories, including those of a skier who was forced to make a life-and-death decision and the race to save a buried victim. Subjects: Avalanches. Natural disasters. Survival. Contents: Moments of truth -- Union of circumstance -- Unburying the past -- Walk in the park -- Rules of engagement -- Game of jeapordy -- Silver screens -- Line of fire -- Heat of friction -- Faces in the dark -- Truth or consequences -- Acknowledgements. Web Site: Sample text Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2005020454 ISBN: 9780151012497 0151012490 Other Number: 61123080 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 163393 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 551.31 Fredston Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
