MOUNTAIN WEATHER (The Backcountry Pro Series)

Book Synopsis: Introduction * Characteristics of Mountain Weather * How does weather affect hiking? * How does weather affect your hiking route? * Getting a Weather Forecast at Home. * Resort and Remote Video Cams * Forecasting the weather in the field * Rain Gear * Trekking Poles * Use of Goggles and Glasses Goggle and Sunglasses Colors for each Weather Condition * Altimeter Use for Forecasting. * Understanding Weather Concepts * Mountain Weather Indicators * High Pressure * Low Pressure * The Effects of Wind * Changes in the season and frequency of storms * Regional influences * Effects of rain on Travel * Planning for Bad Weather * Rings around the sun * Star Visibility Weather and Sound * Compass Direction of the Wind * Temperature * Stages of Incoming Weather * Warm Sunny Weather * Types of Clouds and their Meaning * High Cirrus Clouds * Lenticular Clouds * Altocumulus Clouds * Horse Tail Clouds * Cumulonimbus Clouds * The Rules of Thirds * Lightning Precautions * Descending Ceiling * Wind * Ground Flurries Hiking in Low Visibility * Conditions * Trusting Your Instruments * Table of Barometric * Making Camp in Bad Weather * Talking and Communication in Bad Weather * Group Conduct in Bad Weather * Use of Two Way Radios * Conclusion * Appendix * The Beaufort Wind Scale * Wind and Body Pressures * Internet Sources Read more