Avalanche Diaries
Life and Death in the Backcountry
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Pub Date Mar 16 2027 | Archive Date Mar 19 2027
Globe Pequot | Falcon Guides
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Description
Defying death for over thirty years on mountain ranges throughout the world, D.C. Caruso has been a pioneer in the extreme sport of heli-snowboarding, participating in the rescue of many individuals from dangerous avalanches. But the one person who D.C. could not save was his best friend and mentor—his brilliant older brother John—who taught D.C. how to overcome all challenges, both on and off the slopes. His death from AIDS haunted D.C. for years, and he found that his only path to healing was to take on every challenge on the slopes, using the "fun-to-risk" ratio they developed as a means of ensuring survival in the danger zone.
D.C. takes the reader on a visceral journey in the steepest mountains in Alaska and in the Alps, difficult terrains where snow stability is always unpredictable. The adrenaline-pumping adventures are balanced by D.C.'s personal growth—a coming-of-age story—as he perseveres through life's difficulties, dealing with sorrow and loss, and finding inspiration and solace in nature.
Marketing Plan
A high-stakes adventure memoir from a pioneering figure in extreme winter sports, ideal for readers of wilderness survival narratives, expedition storytelling, and real-life rescue nonfiction. A behind-the-scenes look at extreme outdoor adventure, told as a heartfelt coming-of-age story that will resonate with readers beyond just hikers and thrill seekers.
Market
Market Opportunity and Audience:
Perfect for readers of The Beckoning Silence and The Darkest White, exhilarating survival stories with emotional resonance and introspection
Survival stories are always on trend: It’s a perennially popular genre across media, and audiences are always interested in extreme adversity, human resilience, and the resourcefulness required to beat impossible odds
The book has crossover appeal for readers of survival nonfiction, memoir, environmental writing, and psychological narratives about fear, endurance, and human decision-making under pressure. It will resonate with skiers, climbers, hikers, and outdoor athletes, but also with armchair adventurers, fans of disaster storytelling, and readers drawn to high-stakes human-interest narratives in the tradition
Core audience: High-altitude mountaineering enthusiasts and climbers interested in elite expeditions; readers of adventure memoirs and firsthand survival narratives; outdoor athletes seeking stories of resilience, risk, and personal growth; leadership, perseverance, and mental toughness readers; armchair adventurers fascinated by remote and dangerous environments; gift buyers seeking inspirational true stories; fans of mountaineering classics and expedition literature; readers interested in purpose-driven journeys, self-discovery, and overcoming adversity
Author Credentials
DC is an industry legend, celebrated for his hundreds of first descents and his in-depth knowledge of the dangerous and ever-changing hazards at some of the world’s steepest and deadliest mountains
The author brings firsthand expertise and deep credibility to the world of mountain travel, avalanche safety, and outdoor storytelling. With experience navigating high-risk winter terrain and connections within the backcountry skiing, mountaineering, and avalanche education communities, the author is uniquely positioned to speak to both seasoned outdoor enthusiasts and mainstream readers fascinated by survival, resilience, and the psychology of risk.
Publicity
Print, Broadcast & Major Media:
Major trade reviewers: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Shelf Awareness
Outdoor & adventure media: BACKPACKER, Outside, Climbing, Rock and Ice, Adventure Journal, Hiking Magazine, GearJunkie, Mountain Gazette, etc
National newspapers and magazines: The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Men’s Journal, TIME, etc.
Travel & bucket-list media: Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Atlas Obscura, Lonely Planet, etc.
Sports & endurance media: TrainingPeaks, The Pro Guide, and other publications focused on resilience, mindset, and peak performance
Literary and cultural media: Literary Hub, Book Riot, The Atlantic, etc
Podcasts:
Mountaineering & climbing: The Sharp End Podcast, The Enormocast, Climbing Gold, Alpinist Podcast, Dirtbag State of Mind, The Firn Line, etc.
Adventure & exploration: The Outside Podcast, Adventure Sports Podcast, The Explorers Podcast, Wild Ideas Worth Living, The Journey On Podcast, etc.
Leadership, business, & performance: Finding Mastery with Michael Gervais, The Learning Leader Show, etc
Travel & bucket-list: Zero to Travel with Jason Moore, The Travel Podcast, Amateur Traveler, Indie Travel Podcast, National Geographic’s Overheard, etc.
Survival & human resilience: Against the Odds, What It Takes, The Resilient Life Podcast, The Art of Manliness Podcast, etc.
Pacific Northwest regional: The Mountaineers Podcast, Washington Trails Association’s podcast, Cascade Backcountry Alliance, KUOW’s Speakers Forum, etc.
Trade & Consumer Marketing
Website Promotion
Featured in trade catalog
Institutional & Organizational Outreach
Pursue promotion with American Hiking Society (AHS): 1.5 million supporters nationwide; request feature in AHS’s newsletter, social channels, and National Trails Day promotional materials; bulk purchase opportunities for trail clubs and hiking groups
Social Media & Digital Marketing
Author Platform & Built-in Demand:
Coordinate promotion across Falcon Guides, Globe Pequot, and author accounts; amplify through brand partners’ social channels and Falcon’s regular partnership with American Hiking Society’s platforms
Digital & Influencer Outreach
BookTok and Bookstagram influencers: Target 15–20 accounts in outdoor adventure, hiking, travel, and adventure with 50K–1M followers
Outdoor, climbing, and adventure YouTube creators: Outreach to prominent creators such as Jimmy Chin, Cody Townsend, Mediocre Amateur, Everest Mystery, Tyler Andrews, and other climbing, mountaineering, and endurance-focused channels; pursue interviews, book features, and discussion of Everest and high-altitude expedition experiences
Email & newsletter ecosystem: Pitch placements in Outside, Climbing, Alpinist, Adventure Journal, ExplorersWeb, Mountain Gazette, American Alpine Club communications, The Mountaineers newsletter, and relevant Substack writers covering adventure, leadership, performance psychology, and inspirational nonfiction; pursue inclusion in business and leadership newsletters focused on resilience and high performance
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781493099573 |
| PRICE | $22.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 216 |