23/10-08   -   Press releases

The Snowmobile Bible, progressive safety over dangerous terrain

Author: Àlex S. Casanovas
Spanish to English translaction: Annette McGaffney
Barcelona, 2008
Price: 40,75 euros
http://www.lulu.com/content/2700092

The book
Moving around glaciers is a dangerous activity in which many accidents have fatal consequences. Throughout his six years guiding in Antarctica, the author carried out numerous tests and trials involving prototype systems and modified equipment over some serious terrain indeed. The meticulously logged data has been formatted into a practically structured and readable result. This is an essential piece of work for those who wish to get over and about glaciers, in safety, with snowmobiles. It´s all here in the Snowmobile Bible. The first book to explain in detail and with precision, the steps needed in order to be to plan and control snowmobile activity in this dangerous arena. This manual incorporates photographs, tables and diagrams which help the reader to understand the basic principles and kit. Practical simulated self and team rescue exercises for guides, participants and clients, plus basic medical considerations are also included. The Snowmobile Bible fills a documentary void, and does so using clear and accessible language making it a vital reference manual for the professional and amateur alike.

About the author
Àlex S. Casanovas (Barcelona, 1960) is an outdoor activities instructor and life-coach who began climbing at 15 and making serious solos within a year. Relevant professional activities have included Senior Mountain Guide and Logistics Coordinator at the Spanish Antarctic Station “Juan Carlos I" in Livingston Island. Guiding and Logistics for various commercial outfits in the Pyrenees and Catalonia and head of logistics and planning for “Medicos Sin Fronteras" in Guatemala. He has climbed globally from Catalonia and the High Pyrenees, the Alps and Dolomites to Brazil, Guatemala, Indonesia, Australia and Antarctica both partnered and alone. His other pastimes include, photography, mountain biking and competitive karting. He has completed two solo bike rides across desolate sections of the Simpson Desert (Australia) and the Atacama Desert (Chile). His written and photo essays have been published in Desnivel, Solo Bici, Vertex, the MSF-NGO magazine and the web blog from Antarctic Spanish Station. The snowmobile bible, progressive safety over dangerous terrain is his first book.