Is the CD-ROM an electronic guide book?
No, Turns All Year CD-ROM is not an electronic version of a guide book. Good guide books already exist in print for backcountry snowboarding and skiing in the Pacific Northwest. Instead, Turns All Year CD-ROM is a non-guide non-book! Each snowboard/ski trip photo gallery on the CD-ROM does include a trip report, but this is simply a description of the conditions found at the time of the trip. No attempt is made to provide detailed route descriptions. Similarly, route maps, GPS coordinates, elevation profiles, and photos with routes indicated are not provided. The CD-ROM is primarily a visual reference, and those who are looking for an actual guide book should purchase one. More on this topic. Back to top • Do I need a fast new computer to use the CD-ROM? No, you do not need a fast new computer to use the CD-ROM. The main idea behind the design of the CD-ROM was to keep things simple so that it would work on a wide range of computers and operating systems. No Flash! The CD-ROM has been