Log In
Or create an account ->
Imperial Library
Home
About
News
Upload
Forum
Help
Login/SignUp
Index
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Living With Ice and Snow
Advantages of Winter Travel
Disadvantages of Winter Travel
Chapter 2: Ice
Walking on Water
The Formation Process
Types of Ice
Ice Identification and Metamorphosis
Thick or Thin?
Bearing Strength of Ice
Overflow
Potentially Dangerous Areas
To Do and To Carry: Travel Procedures
Ice Tools
Mini Ice Drill
Ice Prod and Makeshift Chisel
Ice Dagger
Ice Chisel
Needle Bar
Swedish Ice Drill
Motorized Ice Drills
Chainsaw
Swedish Ice Saw
Chapter 3: Snow
Travel on Snow
Snowshoes
Snowshoe Travel
Snowshoe Tips
Skis
Sleds
Types of Sleds
Using Sleds
Sled Tie-Downs
Snow as a Shelter-Building Material
Four Basic Snow Shelter Designs
Common Features of Snow Shelters
Snow Tools
Avalanches
Safety Tips for Travel in Avalanche Country
Chapter 4: Trip Planning and Preparation
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Trip Navigation
Preparation
The Personal Survival Kit
Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink
Contents of the Personal Survival Kit
Items to Carry on Your Person
The Day Pack
Contents of Day Pack:
Chapter 5: Living With Cold
The Body’s Protective Mechanisms
Windchill
Hypothermia
Treatment
Frostbite
Chapter 6: Keeping Warm
Clothing
The Dress Code
Proper Materials
Tips for Cold-Weather Clothing
What Does All This Mean?
Footwear
Protect Your Skin and Eyes
Food Essentials
Food Values
Ease of Preparation
Snacks
Winter Trail Cooking Kit
Chapter 7: A Survival Scenario
This Could Happen to You
Survival Tips
Signals
International Distress Signals
You Are Not Alone When You Have a Phone
Other Means of Signalling
Signal Mirrors
Fires
Recommended Fire Starters Used with Matches
Recommended Fire Starters Used with Flint and Steel
Other Possibilities
Fire Tips
Mother Nature’s Survival Food
Plants
Fish
Mammals and Birds
Chapter 8: Fall
Summary: Rules For Survival
Appendix A: A Reference for Travellers
Vehicle Guide
Vehicle Kit
Snowmobile Guide
Snowmobile Kit
Light Fixed-Wing Aircraft or Helicopter Guide
Aircraft Passenger Kit
Appendix B: Snow Terminology
Acknowledgements
Suggested Reading
About the Author
← Prev
Back
Next →
← Prev
Back
Next →