Owen's Backcountry Ski Tour [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

Owen loves to ski and wants his dad to take him on a backcountry ski tour - but he is getting older and is ready to start learning how to make safe travel decisions in the backcountry. After urging his dad to show him the ropes, the duo head out on a day full of fun, outdoor education, and powder turns. Owen doesn't always feel confident in what he is seeing and hearing, but his dad takes every opportunity to help him understand the messages that the mountains are sending him.This book is great for any young skier wanting to transition into backcountry ski touring or splitboarding. It's never too early to start learning about safe travel and avalanche hazard mitigation, especially in such a fun and age appropriate way. Written in rhyme and using basic vocabulary, the educational aspects of the book are not full of complicated snow science jargon. Owen's Backcountry Ski Tour is a stepping stone for youngsters, and not intended to replace any kind of formal avalanche education. Read more