This field book is made for collecting data and making decisions in the backcountry, rain or shine. It was developed by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) to fit the new Pro/Rec class format in North America, and it meets the American Avalanche Association’s SWAG standards. The pages are water-resistant paper, so your notes survive wet days, and the book is small enough to keep in a pocket.
SPECS
- Developed by AIARE
- Meets American Avalanche Association SWAG standards
- Designed for the new Pro/Rec class format
- Water-resistant paper
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 11.5 cm (7 x 4.5 in)
- Weight: 90 g (3.2 oz)
BUYERS’ GUIDE
Quick heads up: this book follows the American AIARE system, and Canadian courses run on Avalanche Canada and CAA standards. If you’re signed up for a course here, ask your instructor what they want you using before you buy. If you’re a snow nerd who likes to keep notes, this is a fun, well-made book for it. Writing down what you saw and what you decided, then checking it against what happened, is a good habit for any backcountry traveller. It’s also an easy stocking stuffer for the person who has all the gear. Keep it somewhere you can reach with gloves on, with a pencil, since pens struggle in the cold.
