Snowalker's Companion

[Pandabean]

Does anyone know where to get this book in the UK? Prices seem a bit on the high side.
Also can anyone tell me if the tutorials/guides in it are any good?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...p=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=0976031337

 

[Wayland]

It's a great book in my opinion.

I'm currently adapting one of the patterns in it to make an anorak and I'll probably make the Mukluks too.

Can't help you on the price other than saying do an author search because I think some of the editions had a slightly different title.

 

[Pandabean]

I was interested in making some mukluks as well, I am still interested in making snow shoes (2nd attempt - after which I may give in to buying a set :$ ) and hoping I can pull off the project I am working on.

I did find the book on Abe Books but it would have to be shipped from the States.

I recently got hold of Wildwood Wisdom and found that pretty good and useful, however it doesn't have much on snow shoes

 

[forestwalker]

I'll agree with everyone else; it is a good book. I think they may be up to a third edition, so check for that first. A quick look at amazon listed the first edition for only USD20, not too bad, and the latest one was not too expensive either.

The mukluks are nice, as are the mittens. Not tried the anorak yet, it is On My List.

 

[Wayland]

Have you checked out 'Building Wooden Snowshoes & Snowshoe Furniture' by Gil Gilpatrick.

There's a lot about building furniture too but about half of it is just about building traditional Snowshoes.

 

[Pandabean]

Yes I noticed the US site is alot cheaper. On the UK one its £58 for a copy.

I couldnt see any other reasonable priced ones, cheapest version was £20 something.

Thanks Wayland. I may have a look into that book.

I'll agree with everyone else; it is a good book. I think they may be up to a third edition, so check for that first. A quick look at amazon listed the first edition for only USD20, not too bad, and the latest one was not too expensive either.

The mukluks are nice, as are the mittens. Not tried the anorak yet, it is On My List.

Do you have any pictures of what you guys have made?

 

[Wayland]

Not yet, my anorak is still on the sewing machine at the moment. I've just run out of grey twist.

The design is slightly different from the Conover pattern. It's going to be reversible light grey canvas and military grade OG Ventile with a few of my own touches added.

Watch this space.

 

[delbach]

Don't know if this is any help had a quick search
http://www.alibris.co.uk/booksearch...hor=garrett+conover&cm_sp=works*listing*title
Andrew

 

[MikeLA]

Best advice I can give is keep a look out all the time on amazon uk. I bought the book and it was new and under £20 the latest edition from amazon not a private seller

 

[forestwalker]

I have Gilpatrics book as well, and plan to make a pair of snowshoes for next winter. Problem is getting wood; knot free wood is unobtanium around here.

 

[sam_acw]

Check on the authors names. Each edition of the book has a slightly different title.

 

[Pandabean]

Thanks folks, I did check the previous versions and there are as I mentioned some from the states which I may take.
Already got some hazel for the frams that I am going to have a look at this weekend and see if I can make them.

Wayland what did you have in mind for the mukluks/snow mocs?
Something like: http://www.skillsforwildlives.com/2010/02/making-your-own-winter-footwear-bushcraft-style/ ?

 

[Wayland]

Yes, very much like them but with L28 Ventile gaiters in place of the canvas.