Skiing Books
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd The Stylish Life: Skiing
Book SynopsisFrom its origins in China and Scandinavia, the sport of skiing has come a long way to attract daring athletes, tourists and locals on winter holiday, the chic and wealthy leisure class, and international royalty. On the technical side, pioneering innovators developed cutting-edge equipment that, over the years, has grown skiing to become a fiercely competitive spectator sport while, on the cultural side, the exciting and well-groomed stars of the ski world and jetsetter destinations have come to define a distinctive and popular global culture and aspirational lifestyle. The Stylish Life: Skiing is a nostalgic and spectacular journey through alpine history and beyond, including this singularly unique sport's founders, superstars, influence on design and entertainment, and the evolution of its resorts, fashion, equipment, and much more.
£23.96
Quercus Publishing Powder: The Greatest Ski Runs on the Planet
Book SynopsisThe most impressive, thrilling and scenic ski runs from one of the world's leading ski experts.Long descents, big verts, challenging pistes and stunning scenery, Powder is the definitive guide to the best and most feared ski runs on the planet. Whether you're a serious off-piste skier or a novice with alpine ambitions, this visually stunning guide will undoubtedly inspire the winter Olympian in all of us. Along with classic runs in Chamonix, Whistler and Jackson Hole, Powder will also take you to offbeat and exotic locations such as the Himalayas, the Atlas Mountains and the 2014 Olympic destination of Sochi in Russia - places notable not only for the fantastic skiing and snowboarding, but also for their extraordinary scenery. Powder is the ultimate bucket list for any snowsports enthusiast, challenging beginners and experts alike to take on the most breathtaking runs the world has to offer. Contents include: Mt St Elias, Alaska; Whitehorn 2, Lake Louise, Canada; Inferno, Mürren, Switzerland; Tortin, Verbier, Switzerland; Aiguille Rouge, Les Arcs, France; Klein Matterhorn Descent, Cervinia, Italy; Lyngen Peninsula, Norway; Sochi Olympic Downhill, Rosa Khutor, Russia; Mizuno no Sawa, Niseko, Japan; Everest, Mt Everest, Nepal; The Motatapu Chutes, Treble Cone, New Zealand; Fast One, Mt Buller, Australia; Mt Vinson, Antarctica.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Foreword. NORTH AMERICA: McConkey's, Squaw Valley, USA; Gunbarrel, Heavenly, USA; Grizzly, Snowbasin, USA; Corbet's Couloir, Jackson Hole, USA; Walsh's, Aspen, USA; Goat, Stowe, USA; Mount St Elias, Canada/USA; Couloir Extreme, Whistler, Canada; North Bowl, Revelstoke, Canada; I Gully, Whitehorn III, Lake Louise, Canada; La Crete, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. NORTHERN EUROPE: Revelation, Kangaamiut, Greenland; Lyngen Peninsula, Karlsoy, Norway; Lundsrappet, Are, Sweden; Coire Dubh, The Back Corries, Scotland. WESTERN EUROPE: Luis Arias, Baqueira Beret, Spain; Pic du Midi, Pyrenees, France; Bellecote, La Plagne, France; Sarenne, Alpe d'Huez, France; Face de Bellevarde, Val d'Isere, France; Aiguille Rouge, Les Arcs, France; La Vallee Blanche, Chamonix, France; Kandahar, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany; Dammkar, Mittenwald, Germany; Valluga, Arlberg, Austria; Streif, Kitzbuhel, Austria; Olympia Run, Patscherkofel, Austria; Edelgriess, Dachstein, Austria; Wilde Grub'n, Stubai, Austria; Inferno, Murren, Switzerland; Backside, Verbier, Switzerland; Diavolezza Glacier, St Moritz, Switzerland; The Wall/Paradise, Champery, Switzerland; Parsenn to Kublis, Davos, Switzerland; Klein Matterhorn, Cervinia, Switzerland/Italy; Olympia, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy; Balma, Alagna, Italy; Val de Mesdi, Alta Badia, Italy; Mount Etna, Sicily; Italy. EASTERN EUROPE: Kanin to Sella Nevea, Slovenia/Italy; Goryczkowa, Zakopane, Poland; Itinerary 19, Palandoken, Turkey; Olympic Downhill, Sochi, Russia. ASIA: Southeast Shoulder to Drang, Sulmarg, India; Fishtail Base Camp Run, Annapurna, Nepal; Mizuno no Sawa, Niseko, Japan. SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE: Roca Jack, Portillo, Chile; Eduardo's, Las Lenas, Argentina; Mary's Slide, Hotham, Australia; Motatapu Chutes, Treble Cone, New Zealand. Index. Acknowledgements.
£24.00
Quercus Publishing Powder
£25.50
Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die
Book SynopsisFifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die—the 10th book in the popular Fifty Places series—takes readers to some of the world’s most inspiring skiing/snowboarding destinations: the Chugach Mountains (Alaska); Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat Springs (Colorado); Tuckerman Ravine (New Hampshire); Rusutsu (Japan); Chamonix (France); Portillo (Chile); and Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia). Based on interviews with leading experts, the book chronicles the rich history of these sports and the people who have mastered them, including Tommy Moe, Jonny Moseley, Billy Kidd, and Greg Harms. Above all, Santella provides readers with the gorgeous scenery, the glamorous ambiance, and the always thrilling experience of visiting mountains from the Alps to the Rockies, whether it’s après-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides into virgin Alaskan powder. Praise for Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die “Even the reader who gets no farther than the couch can feel transported to the snow-covered peaks, mogul fields, and sparkling expanses sculpted by the book’s avalanche of quirky nuggets, insider tips, and historical perspectives . . . After writing nine other Fifty Places guides, author Chris Santella has the drill down.” —Reuters.com “Whether you’re an expert looking to hit the double diamond moguls or a beginner who wants a gentle slope just in case stopping is an issue, these spots have a little something for everyone.” —The Daily Beast “For powderhounds, Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die by Chris Santella ($25) looks at snow sports destinations around the world.” —Associated Press
£17.99
National Geographic Society 100 Slopes of a Lifetime
Book SynopsisThis ultimate skier and snowboarder bucket list, through 100 energizing snowy experiences for all levels.
£22.50
Pesda Press Off Piste Performance
Book SynopsisWant to improve your off-piste skiing? Whether it's your first time off-piste or you are an experienced skier, this book will help develop your skills, fine tune your performance and take your skiing to the next level.
£17.99
Nevicata Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges: A Guide for
Book SynopsisThe stately Mont Blanc and Aiguilles Rouges massifs are amongst the world's most popular and prestigious ski and winter mountaineering destinations. Chamonix based mountain guide Anselme Baud, a figurehead of extreme skiing, has written and now updated the first comprehensive guidebook of ski mountaineering to this fantastic playground and its unique choice of ski rides. Ranging from backcountry ski touring classics to the toughest ski mountaineering challenges, this guide includes precise and complete descriptions of over 400 descents. With over 300 colour photos, maps and diagrams, this is an indispensable guide to quite simply some of the world's best skiing!
£17.05
Hardie Grant Explore Ultimate Skiing & Snowboarding
Book SynopsisUltimate Skiing & Boarding is your inspirational and practical guide to the top 35 ski destinations around the world, with insider tips for even the most seasoned skier or snowboarder. From Europe and North America to Japan, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, travel writer Flip Byrnes will show you where to point your ski tips for your next snow adventure. Chapters include information on the ultimate runs, family resorts, and the best places to lose the crowds freeriding (looking at you Colorado’s Silverton Mountain!) or to find the crowds at après (follow the Swedes in Engelberg). There are trail maps and photos, as well as advice from high-profile locals on everything including the best runs in variable weather. Whether you're seeking inspiration for skiing under a Scandinavian midday sun, or need tips on navigating the Tokyo underground with snowboard equipment, this is your go-to guide with insider information for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. It's essential to pack in your bag along with your boots.
£21.25
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Secret Ski Seasonaire
Book SynopsisThe Secret Ski Seasonaire is a no-holds-barred narrative memoir of time spent in the Alps in the mid-2000s on a quest to become a sponsored freestyle skier. The author provides an incriminatingly honest account of the absurd, debauched, yet beautifully utopian world of the ski season.
£13.49
Pesda Press Ski Touring: A Practical Manual
Book SynopsisFully revised and updated 2nd edition including an entirely new chapter on avalanches If you want to leave the confines of the piste, and explore the mountains and valleys beyond, then this is the book for you. Everything you need to make the transition from piste skiing to ski touring is here, from downhill off-piste and uphill skills to avalanche awareness. All aspects are covered in detail, with clear descriptions and stunning photos. The first section of the book covers the knowledge and techniques required to travel beyond the marked trail. The second part contains a selection of Bruce's favourite tours, in guidebook style, to help you plan your own backcountry adventure.
£17.09
Andes The Andes A guide for climbers and skiers
Book SynopsisThis is the 5th English edition of the only complete guidebook to the peaks of the Andes. It includes route information for all 100 of the major 6000m mountains, plus over 300 other peaks. With over 200 diagrams, 270 photos and 80 maps it also gives the best ski-mountaineering peaks in over 10 areas across 5 countries.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Where to go and when to climb 3. Travel to the Andes 4. Altitude and Acclimatisation 5. Planning Mountain Expeditions 6. Climbing Conditions 7. Equipment 8. High Altitude Tips 9. Ski Mountaineering 10. VENEZUELA 11. COLUMBIA 11.1 Bogota 11.2 Sierra N. de Santa Marca 11.3 Sierra Nevada del Cocuy 12. ECUADOR 12.1 The Volcanoes 13. NORTHERN PERU 13.1 Huaraz 13.2 Cordillera Blanca 13.3 Alpamayo 13.4 Huascaran 13.5 Cordillera Huayhuash 13.6 Yerupaja 13.7 Lima 13.8 Central Cordilleras 13.9 Cord Chonta & Huanzo 14. SOUTH EAST PERU 14.1 Cuzco 14.2 Cordillera Vilcabamba 14.3 Cordillera Urubamba 14.4 Cordillera Vilcanota 14.5 Cordillera Carabay & Aricoma 14.6 Cordillera Apolobamba 15. BOLIVIA 15.1 La Paz 15.2 Cordillera Apolobamba 15.3 Cordillera Real 15.4 Cordillera Quimsa Cruz & Lipez 16. CORDILLERA OCCIDENTAL 16.1 Peruvian Occidental 16.2 Arica Area 16.3 Sajama & Parinacota Area 16.4 Calama & Chilean Occidental 17. PUNTA DE ATACAMA 17.1 Calama area (Chile) 17.2 Salta area (Argentina) 17.3 Llullaillaco 17.4 Nevados de Cachi 17.5 Copiapo area 17.6 Tres Cruces 17.7 Ojos del Salado 17.8 Pissis & Bonete 18. THE HIGH ANDES 18.1 Agua Negra area 18.2 Mercdario 18.3 Mendoza 18.4 Aconcagua 18.5 Santiago & area 18.6 Maipo Area 19. MAULE & THE LAKES 19.1 Domuyo 19.2 Chillan 19.3 La Araucania 19.4 Andean Lakes District 19.5 Vocan Villarrica 19.6 Volcan Lanin 19.7 Bariloche area 19.8 Tronador 20. PATAGONIA 20.1 Chaiten & Aisen 20.2 Coihaique area 20.3 San Valentin & San Lorenzo 20.4 Fitzroy & Cerro Torre 20.5 Torres del Paine 20.6 Tierra del Fuego 21. APPENDICES
£30.60
Pesda Press Alpine Ski Touring: Selected Ski Tours in the
Book SynopsisThis is a selected guidebook of ski tours in the European Alps. We have chosen classic ski tours at a variety of grades spread through the Alps, with some well known venues and others not on the radar of British ski tourers. The 22 places selected have enough routes to keep you busy for a week or more's ski touring and will allow you to get to know the area well enough to inspire you to make up your own tours. Stunning photos, useful planning maps, and accurate descriptions make this the most up to date, English language guidebook to ski touring in the Alps available. In order to be as up to date as possible, the routes have been contributed by UIAGM/IFMGA guides who know the area well and have toured there recently. Contributors: Mike Austin, Martin Chester, Al Powell, Mark Charlton, Andy Teasdale, Tim Blakemore, Jonny Baird, Graham Frost, Bruce Goodlad, Terry Ralphs, Rob Collister, Olly Allen, Cain Olsen and Andy Perkins.
£17.99
Guide Editors Where to Ski in Italy
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£10.44
Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Ski A to Z: An Illustrated Guide to Skiing
Book SynopsisSki A to Z is a fun, illustrated introduction to skiing. It demystifies the world of skiing, making it more accessible. This book explains what it can take years to discover, and many things that no one mentions to beginner skiers. Ski A to Z has valuable information and advice that can empower the reader to be able to enjoy the experience of downhill skiing. This book will help anyone prepare for mountain experiences as its packed with useful tips and insights. Written and illustrated in the classic style of A-Z books, this fun and informative introduction to skiing makes for an ideal gift for anyone - at any age - who is interested in skiing.Trade Review"This is an absolute gem and one of the best ski books I've seen. Its perfect for families who are planning on going away on their first ski trip, as well as regular skiers, and it really is what it says it is. The A-Z of skiing. The work that has gone into this book, not just the incredible art, but the perfectly explained details of skiing is quite amazing. You will not be disappointed." Pat Sharples, Head Coach, Team GB Snowsport; "Congratulations Kimberley Kay on producing an informative and memorably illustrated book to introduce newcomers to alpine skiing and learn the unique terms and movements in a straightforward way." Sarah Lewis OBE OLY. Global Sports Leader and Secretary General of FIS International Ski Federation 2000-2020; "An entertaining insight into the world of skiing, ideal for anyone new to the sport." Dan Egan, author and extreme skier, US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
£11.66
Calazo Forlag Jostedalsbreen Breheimen
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£17.99
Maps International Ltd Alpine Skiing Collect and Scratch Print
Book SynopsisOur Alpine Skiing Resorts Map Print details our list 112 of the best ski resorts in the Alps. With colour coordinated percentages of runs and grades that each resort offers, there's something for everyone, no matter your skiing skills. If you've skied or snowboarded in a location, simply scratch if off the map, and move on to your next challenge. We even have Linked Resorts marked, to help you plan your skiing adventure. Whether you're on your first blue run, or a pro seeking a challenge off-piste, the Scratch Off Alpine Skiing Resorts map print will keep you on the slopes for years to come. Print: 170gsm silk art print with scratch coating. Frame not supplied. Size: A2 - 59.4 (h) x 42 (w) cm Packaging: Packaged in a well designed quality tube perfect for the gifting.
£17.28
Guide Editors Where to Ski in Austria
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£11.39
Cicerone Press Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 1 - Western Alps:
Book SynopsisSki mountaineering guidebook to the Western Alps including the classic Haute Route, Chamonix to Zermatt, tours in the Ecrins, Vanoise, Haute Maurienne, Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc, Valais and Urner Alps. The European Alps offer some of the finest and most accessible ski mountaineering in the world. A combination of magnificent and varied terrain, an enviable snow record, excellent public transport, unrivalled hut system and long ski season make them a focus for mountaineers and skiers throughout the world. Volume 2 of this Alpine Ski Mountaineering series covers the Central and Eastern Alps. The routes described will provide a lifetime's ski mountaineering for the average skier, with rewards and challenges for all levels of ability.Table of ContentsTours Écrins Haute Route Haute Maurienne Traverse La Poul#xe9; - Vanoise High-Level Circuit Grand Paradiso Haute Route Mont Blanc Haute Route High-Level Day-Tours in the Mont Blanc Massif The Classic Haute Route The Verbier High-Level Route Arolla High-Level Circuit Zermatt and Saas Fee 4000ers
£15.26
Headline Publishing Group Dead and Gondola
Book Synopsis''One of my all-time favorite fun mysteries'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''It''s perfect for curling up by the fire or under a blanket with a hot drink'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''So much fun! Loved it!!!!!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Ellie Christie is more than ready for a new chapter. She''s always dreamed of running her family''s historic bookshop, the Book Chalet, with her sister Meg, and after the last few years, returning to Last Word - a peaceful, Swiss-style hamlet nestled in the Colorado mountains and accessible only by ski gondola - seems like the perfect solution.And it is, until a deadly blizzard blows through, and a man is found dead on the gondola. Conditions worsen as the police open their investigation, and soon the town is left stranded with a murderer in their midst.Ellie and Meg may not actually be related t
£9.49
Heritage House (Publishers) Ltd The Alps - Skiing by Train
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£6.26
Fernhurst Books Limited Ultimate Skiing Adventures: 100 Epic Experiences
Book SynopsisUltimate Skiing Adventures takes you on a skiing voyage around the planet’s biggest, best and most unusual ski destinations – from the huge mega-resorts of the French Alps to sailing along Iceland’s north coast in search of great snow, there are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert. The inspirational descriptions of 100 locations combine Alf Alderson’s personal experience with the input of experts in all aspects of skiing and mountain sports and are accompanied by stunning full-page photography from some of the world’s foremost ski photographers. This book allows you to escape onto the slopes in your own home. Perfect for planning your next ski trip or indulging in some armchair skiing of slopes that only the most adventurous will tackle. And it’s not just about skiing – the contents cover avalanche rescue techniques, snow science, road trips, the work of ski patrollers and resorts so remote and obscure that you may never have heard of them. The book is divided into chapters on Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, Scandinavia and the Rest of the World. Discover where you will ski next – in reality or in your imagination.Trade Review"This season's most inspiring coffee-table read." (The Telegraph) “If I had to select one ski book to be my companion – to inspire, inform and fill me with a love of skiing then this would be it.” (James Cove, Editor and Founder of PlanetSKI) “Whether you are a beginner or expert, Ultimate Skiing Adventures will have you itching to get back to the slopes.” (Frank ‘Scoop’ Baldwin, Skier & Snowboarder magazine) “Any skier looking to tick off the ultimate bucket list of adventure destinations will love this book. Just a word of caution though, once opened the first-hand accounts and dreamy photos draw you into a wonderful world of snow that will be hard to resist. Prepare to travel!” (Rob Stewart, Ski Press) “Thoroughly (and quite literally) at home in the mountains, few people know the sport, the mountains, the resorts and the personalities as well as Alf Alderson, and no one else writes about it with such verve and passion. “ (Tim Hughes, Features Editor, Oxford Mail and The Oxford Times) “This superbly illustrated book of 100 epic skiing experiences round the world by one of our leading skiing and surfing adventurers should whet the appetite of anyone about to clip into a pair of bindings.” (Outdoor Focus, Winter 2020)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; Scandinavia; North America; Rest of the World.
£17.00
Calazo Forlag Hardangervidda vest Trolltunga Folgefonna
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£17.99
Calazo Forlag Romsdalen Eikesdalen
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£17.99
Calazo Forlag Trollheimen
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£999.99
Calazo Forlag Rondane
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£17.99
Calazo Forlag Senja
£17.99
Calazo Forlag Hardangervidda sør
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£17.99
Headline Publishing Group The Family You Make
Book SynopsisBeloved New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis begins a new series - Sunrise Cove - set near beautiful Lake Tahoe, with a heartwarming story of found family and love.''Perfect, feel-good fiction'' Sarah Morgan''Fall in love with Jill Shalvis! She''s my go-to read for humor and heart'' Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling authorReaders are already loving The Family You Make!''A strong 5 star read! . . . I absolutely adored this book''''I couldn''t put it down and didn''t want it to end. I loved it''''(A) beautiful and heartbreaking love story with a much deserved HEA''...............................................................................................Is this the life she was always meant to have? During the snowstorm of the century Levi Cutler is stranded on
£11.78
Independently Published The Skiing Psychology Workbook
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£11.93
Calazo Forlag Sunnmøre
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£17.99
Patagonia Books Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for
Book SynopsisDovetailing on the success of Training for the New Alpinism and Patagonia’s own emphasis on all mountain use, Training for the Uphill Athlete translates theory into methodology to allow you to write your own training plans and coach yourself to endurance goals. Steve House, one of the best mountaineers, and his coach Scott Johnston, an Olympic-level cross country ski coach, along with Kilian Jornet, hands-down best endurance athlete at this time, present training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength. This is an authoritative but accessible training manual for athletes and coaches who feel most alive in the mountains or pushing the uphill ascent. Distance running, ski mountaineering, skimo, and skyrunning are becoming increasingly popular all over the world, and are often undertaken by the same person during a single year. This book collects the scientifically backed and athlete-tested wisdom and experience of three of the best uphill athletes and coaches and extrapolates both to educate outdoor athletes of all stripes to perform their best. The book includes the same mix of theory, application, and experiential essays from experts in the field, as well as instructional illustrations as in Training for the New Alpinism. Contributions by Kilian Jornet increase the worldwide appeal of the book.Trade ReviewThis book provides a rigorous, scientific, and individualized approach to training and coaching for competitive mountain sport endurance athletes and coaches, as well as for beginners. -- Foreword ReviewsSteve House is one of the World’s best mountaineers, and his coach Scott Johnston is an Olympic-level, cross country ski coach. Along with Kilian, they have written a must-read book for anyone serious about the uphill – Training for the uphill athlete. --StillStoked.com"Read this book if: you struggle with your own endurance goals but know you are capable of far greater output. Buy this book for friends who: have a penchant for type II or type III fun. Live for the uphill slog and have big lofty dreams of mammoth ascents." --StillStoked.com"For mountain-endurance athletes who want to get serious about their training, this is the book. It distills three lifetimes’ worth of knowledge and experience between Kilian, Johnston, and House and makes it accessible to everyone." "While diving into processes like glycolysis and the Krebs cycle might give you flashbacks to high school biology, the book is surprisingly easy to understand, and it’s interspersed with beautiful imagery, athlete stories from the likes of Mike Foote, Emelie Forsberg, Clare Gallagher, Rickey Gates, and Dakota Jones, and “Notes From Kilian,” which keep the pace moving as well as provide interesting tips and anecdotes." --OutsideCovering how to write individualized training plans and achieve endurance goals, athletes who feel the most at home in the mountains—whether it’s skiing, running, climbing, or all three—will find the book an authoritative guide on getting the most of their high-altitude time. --www.5280.com"...Training for the Uphill Athlete is destined to become the definitive reference for endurance workouts . . . Uphill Athlete is the bible." --Men's Health magazineTable of ContentsForeword: TK Chapter 1: How to Use This Book Section 1 The Physiological Basis of Endurance Training Chapter 2: The Physiology of Endurance Section 2 The Methodology of Endurance Training Chapter 3: The Principles of Endurance Training Chapter 4: Important Concepts, Terms and Principles Chapter 5: Monitoring Your Training Chapter 6: The Application Process: Where Theory Meets Reality Section 3 Strength Training for The Uphill Athlete Chapter 7: Strength Training for the Uphill Athlete Chapter 8: Core Strength Chapter 9: Strength Training Section 4 How to Train Chapter 10: Programming Chapter 11: Transition Period Training Chapter 12: Base Period Introduction (for both running and skiing) Section 5: Planning Your Training Chapter 13: Training Planning for SkiMo Team and Individual Races Chapter 14: Base Training for Mountain Runners
£23.85
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd The Ultimate Ski Book: Legends, Resorts,
Book SynopsisA must-have tome for any ski fan, this wonderfully illustrated book is about all things skiing. Beginning with early Alpine pioneers through to the development of modern skiing, author and ski aficionado Gabriella Le Breton presents the evolution of this much-loved mountain sport and all the essentials of contemporary ski culture. Where is the longest run in the Andes? Which is the most spectacular descent in the Alps? Which is the most legendary hut in the Rockies? Hit the slopes with all of this expert insider info, as well as the best in ski fashion, style, accommodations, and après ski entertainment.
£36.00
University of Minnesota Press Brave Enough
Book SynopsisTravel with Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins on her compelling journey from America’s heartland to international sports history, navigating challenges and triumphs with rugged grit and a splash of glitter Pyeongchang, February 21, 2018. In the nerve-racking final seconds of the women’s team sprint freestyle race, Jessie Diggins dug deep. Blowing past two of the best sprinters in the world, she stretched her ski boot across the finish line and lunged straight into Olympic immortality: the first ever cross-country skiing gold medal for the United States at the Winter Games. The 26-year-old Diggins, a four-time World Championship medalist, was literally a world away from the small town of Afton, Minnesota, where she first strapped on skis. Yet, for all her history-making achievements, she had never strayed far from the scrappy 12-year-old who had insisted on portaging her own canoe through the wilderness, yelling happily under the unwieldy weight on her shoulders: “Look! I’m doing it!” In Brave Enough, Jessie Diggins reveals the true story of her journey from the American Midwest into sports history. With candid charm and characteristic grit, she connects the dots from her free-spirited upbringing in the woods of Minnesota to racing in the bright spotlights of the Olympics. Going far beyond stories of races and ribbons, she describes the challenges and frustrations of becoming a serious athlete; learning how to push through and beyond physical and psychological limits; and the intense pressure of competing at the highest levels. She openly shares her harrowing struggle with bulimia, recounting both the adversity and how she healed from it in order to bring hope and understanding to others experiencing eating disorders. Between thrilling accounts of moments of triumph, Diggins shows the determination it takes to get there—the struggles and disappointments, the fun and the hard work, and the importance of listening to that small, fierce voice: I can do it. I am brave enough.Trade Review "Jessie Diggins was an elite athlete long before she became an Olympic gold medalist. In Brave Enough, she shows world-class courage by sharing the truth about her eating disorder, her therapy, and the multitude of challenges, doubts, fears, and assorted bogeymen that are so often an untold part of the journey to greatness. She deserves another gold medal for her honesty and her inspiration."—Wayne Coffey, New York Times best-selling author of The Boys of Winter* "I’m honored to have played a role in inspiring Jessie on her journey to Olympic Gold. Brave Enough is a befitting title for this brutally honest and powerful story. As an athlete, Jessie was brave enough to win on the world’s biggest sporting stage. As a writer, she is brave enough to share a raw, heart-wrenching, nothing-held-back look at the struggles she went through to succeed. It’s an inspiring story, worthy of gold."—Jackie Joyner-Kersee "Already an inspiration to us all, Jessie once again shows her courage to leave it all on the track by sharing her deeply personal story. Readers will be encouraged by how one woman created a path forward for herself—and helped and uplifted so many in the process."—Ann Bancroft "Brave Enough is a powerful story that shows that striving for excellence can be essential in sport, yet not even Olympic champions are immune from its unforeseen destructive consequences. With admirable vulnerability, Jessie demonstrates how to be a leader and ‘best teammate’ while also being open to help and support from others. Her story motivates all of us, and she gives us hope and real tools to tackle our biggest challenges. I have never been more proud of my teammate and friend . . . not only has Jessie defeated foes on the race trails but she has courageously conquered the demons in her mind to become a true champion. She is an inspiration for everyone!"—Kikkan Randall, Olympic Champion and World Champion "Jessie has one of the most infectiously positive and bubbly personalities of anyone I have ever met. That, combined with her fierce drive and unwavering grit, is what makes her an inspiration to so many people, including myself, but I never realized just how inspiring she truly is until I read this book. World, meet the force that is Jessie Diggins."—Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympic Champion and World Champion Table of ContentsContentsPrologue: I Can Do It Myself 1. Snow Baby2. Wild Child3. Super Speed4. Thunder Bay5. The Stillwater Way6. Pain Cave7. The Great Balancing Act8. To Ski or Not to Ski9. Slow Spiral10. The Emily Program11. Never Alone12. Blood, Sweat, and Tears13. The National Team14. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles15. Because 96 Isn’t 10016. From Sochi, with Love17. Give It All You Got18. Know When to Fold ’Em19. PyeongChang20. Brave Hearts21. Let’s Go Get It22. One Team23. Here Be Dragons24. Coming Home; or, The Week I Masqueraded As a Rock StarEpilogueAcknowledgments
£14.24
University of California Press Skiing into Modernity
Book SynopsisTells the story of how skiing moved from Europe's Scandinavian periphery to the mountains of central Europe, where it came to define the modern Alps and set the standard for skiing across the world. This book aims to explore intersections between work, tourism, leisure, development, environmental destruction, urbanism, and more.Trade Review"[An] intellectual study." -- S. A. Riess CHOICE "A great case study ... Skiing into Modernity is a great read." -- Gulnur Tumbat Consumption Markets and Culture "Denning skillfully combines sport, cultural, and environmental histories... Skiing into Modernity is an excellent book." Canadian Journal of HistoryTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction PART ONE. TAKING ROOT 1 An Uphill Climb 2 A Civilizing Force 3 A Family Feud PART TWO. MODERN MOBILITIES 4 Joy in Movement 5 Ecstasy in Speed 6 Modernity in Sport PART THREE. LANDSCAPES OF LEISURE 7 Consuming Alpine Skiing 8 The Pursuit of White Gold Epilogue Bibliography Index
£999.99
Rowman & Littlefield Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring
Book SynopsisBasic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring has everything one needs to participate in this growing and exciting activity. Written by expert Molly Abolson, this book provides information on gear, skills, and preparation so that beginners and intermediate participants alike can enjoy this emerging sport with confidence.
£12.99
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British Mountaineering Council Off Piste Essentials DVD
Book SynopsisA DVD that may educate and inspire those wanting to learn the essential skills and techniques for back country skiing, ski touring and ski mountaineering. Filmed in the Silvretta Alps of Austria, it follows a team of four skiers on a varied and exhilarating week of piste, ski touring and ski mountaineering in glaciated terrain.
£17.99
American Traveler Press Skiing
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£7.46
Cyou Follow the Sun A Traverse of the Alps on Skis
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£17.05
Hedonist Surf Company Pty Ltd Snowfinder Guide to France
Book SynopsisA pocket sized wintersports guide to the best French ski resorts using genuine piste maps with detailed descriptions of each run. It also provides all the resort information skiers and snowboarders may need. Each resort is introduced by a famous skier or snowboarder.
£12.30
Hedonist Surf Company Pty Ltd Snowfinder USA The Ultimate Ski and Snowboard
Book SynopsisOffers information on the key snowboard and ski resorts in USA. This book introduces each resort by a pro skier or snowboarder who knows the resort and wants to share their knowledge with the reader. It couples each resort with a piste map. It also includes comments on the runs in each resort covered.
£15.15
Griffin Publishing Basic Guide to Skiing & Snowboarding
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£10.44
Vektor Publishing Skiing and Snowboarding in the Cairngorms National Park
£26.92
Rocky Mountain Books Bugaboo Dreams: A Story of Skiers, Helicopters &
Book SynopsisIf you''re a connoisseur of the high and wild, just hearing the name Bugaboos is enough to make you feverish with wanderlust. Topher Donahue captures not just the landscape but the people and dreams that shape these otherworldly peaks. --John Flinn, Executive Travel Editor, San Francisco Chronicle Bugaboo Dreams is a marvellously detailed account of the evolution of heli-skiing and -hiking in the Canadian Rockies. More importantly, however, it is the story of the remarkable man behind the business, Hans Gmoser, whose passion and commitment to mountain environments led to a lifetime of bringing others to recreate in these places he loved the most. --Rebecca Martin, Executive Director, Expedition Council, National Geographic Society The stars were aligned to create this remarkable story: a vast mountain wilderness of rock spires and undulating glaciers and a visionary individual who inspired others to help transform his Bugaboo dreams into reality. Topher Donahue has captured the tale in an engaging manner that makes for a great read. --Bernadette McDonald, author and former Director of The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festivals. It was an honour and one of the highlights of my youth to be part of the beginnings of the Bugaboos. Skiing with Hans Gmoser and the wonderful guides who joined him became an indelible experience, not only for the ultimate thrill of skiing in deep powder through the trees and vast open areas of untracked territory, but it also gave me an insight into the true qualities of leadership. Topher Donahue beautifully captures the essence of the experience and the hearts and souls of the pioneers who have made helicopter skiing a passion for so many. --Isadore Issy Sharp, founder, chairman and CEO of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Companion to the Order of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. Take the snowiest mountains in Canada, add two Austrian immigrants, an army of adrenaline-addicted skiers (kings, queens, billionaires, average people and everyday ski bums) and throw a helicopter into the mix for an unforgettable story of mountain adventure. The tale begins when two childhood friends-Hans Gmoser and Leo Grillmair-leave postwar Austria and travel to Canada in search of adventure. They stumble upon employment taking skiers across the vast glaciers and through the thick forests of Western Canada. When skiers start asking the immigrant mountaineers if it would be possible to use a helicopter to reach the best high-altitude powder, the two find themselves catapulted into a project brimming with more adventure, success, tragedy and fame than they could have dreamed. Complete with archival and contemporary photos, this is the inside story of the people, thrills, accidents and innovations behind the evolution of a sport from a dangerous, ramshackle and lawless enterprise into a multi-million dollar industry offering reliable access to one of the world''s most exciting forms of recreation.
£18.89
Rocky Mountain Books,Canada Summits & Icefields 2: Alpine Ski Tours in the
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£26.34
Swisstopo, Switzerland Gantrisch: 2018
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£12.99
Swisstopo, Switzerland Sustenpass: 2019
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£12.99
Swisstopo, Switzerland Bergun: 2017
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£12.99
