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Life-Link Snow Crystal Card
The 1mm and 2mm grids on this waterproof plastic snow crystal card are used to measure snow crystals. Examples of ten basic snow crystal types are included to aid in crystal identification. On the back are a few useful hints concerning avalanche forecasting.
$4.95 
Snow Crystal Card
My guide and I went to Mt. Shasta for an advanced avalanche awareness class in February. I have the snow study kit, which I purchased from you which includes a couple of the snow cards. My guide had this one, but I didn't. I liked it and so when I came home, I searched for it from your company. I love all of this backcountry gear. It is great fun to study the outdoors through fun gear. Not only am I learning about the earth and all of her magic and wildness, I can also be safe in doing so. That way, I can "live to climb another day" as my hero Ed Viesters says.
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Training Tips
As a long distance runner, a gradual increase in distance each week will allow you to build a solid areobic base. Distance increase should be no more than 10% of the previous week's distance.
When buying a new pair of running shoes, bring your old ones with you. You will get a better fit if you know if you supinate or pronate.
Heart monitors are useful for knowing when you are in the right zone for your training efforts. If you understand what your maximum heart rate is, you can set up your monitor to beep at you when you exceed the high or low range of your heart rate for the type of workout you are doing.
Cross training gives your body a chance to recover while still exercising. If yesterday has a hard run day up and down hills, then today's bicycle ride gives your aching knees a well deserved break.
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