September 17, 2007 – Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book provided practical advice from two NOLS instructors on all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping.

As skiers venture farther from lift-served front country, they need to understand and avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold. This book teaches skiers how to choose the right equipment, build winter shelters, stay safe, and have fun while minimizing their impact on the wilderness.

Inside you’ll find hundreds of entertaining but very practical illustrations by renowned illustrator Mike Clelland. This new edition is completely revised, updated, and even better than ever!

About the Author
Allen O’Bannon grew up in Portland, Oregon and while he dabbled a little in skiing and winter camping in the Cascades of Oregon it was really upon moving to the mountains of Wyoming and Idaho at the end of the ’80’s that he began what has become a life long passion. Allen has worked for the National Outdoor Leadership School since 1987 and spent four seasons working for the United States Antarctic Program. He prefers cold to heat and is miserable at the thought of global warming. He would love some cold weather consulting work.

Mike Clelland is a NOLS instructor and illustrator who studied Mad magazine rather than go to art school. He has numerous books with his name on them, including Allen & Mike’s Telemark Tips and Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backpackin’ Book.

Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book, Revised and Even Better!
By Allen O’Bannon
Illustrated by Mike Clelland
ISBN 978-0-7627-4585-2 $12.95 Paperback 6 x 9 120 pages October, 2007
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