SNOWSHOEING : (2nd Edition)

Seattle, WA: The Mountaineers, 1985. 2nd Edition, 2nd Printing . Soft cover. New/None as Issued. Archival Photos; Richard Pargeter & Margie Mueller (Line Drawings). Text/NEW & Bright. Softcover (photo by Art Wolfe)/Fine w/a whisper of shelfwear. Classic, how-to guide to recreational snowshoeing by Ellensburg, WA, snowshoe visionary, designer, manufacturer & presenter of snowshoe seminars in the Pacific Northwest, the Appalachians & the Rockies, Gene Prater ( - 1993, at age 64), who was affectionately known as "Mr. Snowshoe". First published 1974; this is the 1980 2nd Edition, 1985 2nd Printing. 176 pgs with line drawing & b/w photos in 13 chapters, 2 parts: Part I, Equipment (The Snowshoes, Bindings, Traction Devices & Balance Aids, Clothing, Other Equipment); and, II, Technique (Physical Conditioning, Walking on Snowshoes, Snow Conditions, Routefinding, Winter Safety, Illness & Injury, Snow Camping, and, Where to Snowshoe. Fine copy.