Anyone skiing or snowboarding in backcountry deep powder is at risk of incurring an avalanche, yet many freeskiers and freeriders are unaware of the serious danger they could encounter. This book teaches readers how to assess the chances of avalanche and avoid catastrophe and offers a three-step avalanche risk evaluation system that lowers avalanche risk to 1 percent. Color drawings show the parts of mountains to avoid under particular circumstances, and color photos picture skiers and snowboarders in a variety of terrain and snow conditions on avalanche-prone slopes. PowderGuide also includes vital information on safety equipment and how to use it, plus rescue techniques.