Tag: The Avalanche Factor

In his introduction to The Avalanche Factor, Stock writes, “If you are interested in Avalanches, this book addresses two questions: Why do people get caught in avalanches? and How can we avoid getting caught?”

Those questions, ultimately, pivot toward who the book’s potential readers are. Let’s get this out front—any backcountry tourists should be reading this book since, by default, you should be interested in the two foundational questions posed and answered in The Avalanche Factor. 

Those questions, ultimately, pivot toward who the book’s potential readers are. Let’s get this out front—any backcountry tourists should be reading this book since, by default, you should be interested in the two foundational questions posed and answered in The Avalanche Factor.