عنوان

Secrets of the greatest snow on earth :

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9780874219500 (pbk.)

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0874219507 $q (pbk.)

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Secrets of the greatest snow on earth :

General Material Designation

[Book]

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weather, climate change, and finding deep powder in Utah's Wasatch Mountains and around the world /

First Statement of Responsibility

Jim Steenburgh

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

ix, 186 pages :

Other Physical Details

illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ;

Dimensions

26 cm

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-179) and index

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The secrets -- Wasatch microclimates -- Beyond Utah -- Flaky science -- Lake effect -- Alta goes to war -- Beyond the ropes -- Powder prediction -- Global warming

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"Snowriders in Utah have long claimed to have the best snow on Earth. Some contend that moisture from the Great Salt Lake fuels storms, while the western deserts dry out the snow to create light, magic flakes. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather lore, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing why Utah's powder lives up to its reputation. Chapters explore mountain weather, avalanches and snow safety, historical accounts of weather events and snow conditions, and the basics of weather and climate forecasting. Steenburgh explains what creates the best snow for skiing and snowboarding in accurate and accessible language and illustrates his points with 150 color photographs, making Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth a helpful tool for planning vacations and staying safe during mountain adventures. This insider's guide to the weather and climate of the Wasatch Mountains also serves as a guide to mountain weather and snow climates around the world. Snowriders, weather enthusiasts, meteorologists, students of snow science, and anyone else who dreams of deep powder and bluebird skies will want to get their mittens on Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth"-Provided by publisher

Climatic changes

Global warming

Weather

Wasatch Range (Utah and Idaho)

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Steenburgh, Jim

Date of Transaction

20160712084257.0

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[Book]

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