Skiing Books
History Press Lost Ski Areas of the Southern Adirondacks
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£17.59
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
University of Massachusetts Press Traveling the Old Ski Tracks of New England
Book SynopsisFor over a century New Englanders have taken to the slopes in search of ways to enjoy the coldest months, and skiing has deep roots in the region. In the late nineteenth century Scandinavian immigrants worked to educate snowbound locals on how to ski, make equipment, and prepare trails. Soon thereafter, colleges across the Northeast built world-class ski programs, massive jumps were constructed in Brattleboro and Berlin, and dozens of ski areas—big and small—cropped up from the 1930s through the 1980s.Traveling the Old Ski Tracks of New England offers a fascinating history of downhill, cross-country, and backcountry skiing across the region and its leading personalities. Moving from popular destinations like Stowe, Cannon, Bromley, and Mount Washington to the less intimidating hills surrounding Boston, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, E. John B. Allen also recovers the forgotten stories of ski areas that have been abandoned in the face of changing tastes and a warming climate.
£19.76
University of Massachusetts Press Traveling the Old Ski Tracks of New England
Book SynopsisFor over a century New Englanders have taken to the slopes in search of ways to enjoy the coldest months, and skiing has deep roots in the region. In the late nineteenth century Scandinavian immigrants worked to educate snowbound locals on how to ski, make equipment, and prepare trails. Soon thereafter, colleges across the Northeast built world-class ski programs, massive jumps were constructed in Brattleboro and Berlin, and dozens of ski areas—big and small—cropped up from the 1930s through the 1980s.Traveling the Old Ski Tracks of New England offers a fascinating history of downhill, cross-country, and backcountry skiing across the region and its leading personalities. Moving from popular destinations like Stowe, Cannon, Bromley, and Mount Washington to the less intimidating hills surrounding Boston, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, E. John B. Allen also recovers the forgotten stories of ski areas that have been abandoned in the face of changing tastes and a warming climate.
£65.45
Creative Paperbacks Snowboarding
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£14.39
Familius LLC Vintage Skiing: Nostalgic Images from the Golden
Book SynopsisBundle up for a visual adventure of vintage skiing featuring images by one of the most famous ski photographers of that era: Ray Atkeson. With more than 75 skiing photographs in stunning black and white, the snowy slopes of yesteryear will call to black diamond and bunny hill skiers alike.
£16.99
Amicus Ink Downhill Skiing
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£7.59
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
Rocky Mountain Books Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies
Book SynopsisCompletely revised and updated, this new edition of Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies features over 150 trails, tours and traverses for the nordic skier in the five Rocky Mountain National Parks, Kananaskis Country and in neighboring Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson Provincial Parks. This fifth edition contains stunning, full-color photos throughout.
£19.00
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
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
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Two Planks and a Passion: The Dramatic History of
Book SynopsisPredating the wheel, the ski has played an important role in our history. This is brilliantly brought to life in this engaging book. Roland Huntford's brilliant history begins 20,000 years ago in the last ice age on the icy tundra of an unformed earth. Man is a traveling animal, and on these icy slopes skiing began as a means of survival.That it has developed into the leisure and sporting pursuit of choice by so much of the globe bears testament to its elemental appeal. In polar exploration, it has changed the course of history. Elsewhere, in war and peace, it has done so too. The origins of skiing are bound up with the emergence of modern man and the world we live in today.Trade Review'This is a deeply scholarly work ... Fortunately scholarly in this instance is not synonymous with dull ... Huntford manages to to bind a wealth of material together with a strong narrative thread.' Simon Redfern, The Independent on Sunday"The breadth of his scholarship, which includes an easy familiarity with Scandinavian texts, is extraordinary." Literary Review"What elevates Huntford is his comprehensive approach ... accessible and enjoyable, even to the most armchair bound of 'schussers'." Paul Watkins, The Times"Could the outcome of the Second World War have been decided by the humble ski? That's the bold but surprisingly convincing claim made by Roland Huntford in Two Planks and a Passion." Roger Cox, The ScotsmanReview in The Daily Telegraph."Huntford's book will be a perfect stocking present for piste fantasists like me", Max Hastings, Sunday Times‘Huntford has also undertaken the monumental task of tracing and explaining the development of the sport of skiing outside Scandinavia, particularly in Alpine Europe. As such, he has provided us with a much richer and more complex picture than was previously available from Arnold Lunn's highly partial The Story of Skiing.' -- oxfordjournals.orgFeatured at number 6 in the top 10 bestselling winter sports books in 2011 feature in The Times.'This will be skiing's definitive history for years to come...' Alex Wade, Times Literary Supplement'[A] fine, erudite history of the sport', Hugh Thompson, The Independent"Roland Huntford's book is an amazingly detailed history of skiing's Scandinavian origins." BBC History MagazineTitle mention in The Guardian.Title mention in Skier & Snowboarder Magazine.'Our choice - pick of the paperbacks ... Huntford tells the ski story straightforwardly and simply' - Sunday Times"This is a compelling acount, and definitive history, of an activity that has evolved over time into one of our most thriving leisure industries." Sunday Telegraph"An engaging and insightful work" Sport Magazine"The most in-depth study of skiing currently in the English language and it will no doubt remain the defining record for some time." The GuardianMention in The Daily Mail, 28 November 2008.Mentioned in Skier and Snowboarder Magazine, 01 November 2008."In his early books, Huntford chronicled the race to the South Pole ("The Last Place on Earth") and wrote biographies of Ernest Shackleton and Fridtjof Nansen. "Two Planks" seems a natural progression for him ... Huntford deserves praise for bringing together a lot of rich material." New York Times Book Review.Table of ContentsWorking chronologically from Nordic mythology through to the modern leisure pursuit and Olympic stars of today.
£52.25
The Crowood Press Ltd Skiing: Technique, Tactics & Training
Book SynopsisCrowood Sports Guides are superbly-designed full colour paperbacks providing sound practical advice that will help make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques and tactics, or reviewing the fundamentals of your game. Ideal for the novice or the experienced skier in search of new ideas or confidence, Skiing concentrates on movement and posture, overcoming psychological barriers and introduces the technique of "tactical skiing."
£9.49
Heritage House (Publishers) Ltd The Alps - Skiing by Train
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£6.02
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.
£16.79
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
Scottish Mountaineering Club Ski Mountaineering in Scotland
Book SynopsisThis is the incredibly popular and indispensable guide to ski mountaineering routes in Scotland from the Scottish Mountaineering Club. Written by two experts and illustrated with colour photographs and route maps, this facsimile reprint covers the hills from the Borders to Ben Rinnes, Mamlorn to Moruisg, with photos that inspire. The reprint has the same 112 photographs and 72 maps, 121 pages as the original. This is the first and most sought-after guidebook to ski mountaineering in Scotland, first published in 1987 and unavailable since 2011.
£17.10
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
Rocky Mountain Books,Canada Summits & Icefields 1: Alpine Ski Tours in the
Book SynopsisRMB is pleased to present the third edition of Summits and Icefields 1: Alpine Ski Tours in the Canadian Rockies, one of our bestselling guidebooks. Researched and written by legendary alpinist Chic Scott, with the assistance of mountain guide Mark Klassen, this guidebook will continue to be the bible of ski mountaineers in the Rockies. There will be plenty of new tours in the book, particularly in newly developed areas where skiers can grab a few powder turns near the road. Information on other areas will be either greatly expanded or completely rewritten and updated. The entire book will be printed in colour, showcasing many mouthwatering ski images and destinations. Digital shaded maps prepared from satellite imagery will illustrate the routes and terrain and will allow this guidebook to set a new standard for ski guidebooks in North America. The companion volume, Summits and Icefields 2: Alpine Ski Tours in the Columbia Mountains, is also available.
£23.24
Rocky Mountain Books,Canada Summits & Icefields 2: Alpine Ski Tours in the
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£23.24
Guide Editors Where to Ski in Italy
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£10.44
Swisstopo, Switzerland Gantrisch: 2018
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£12.34
Swisstopo, Switzerland Sustenpass: 2019
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£12.34
Swisstopo, Switzerland Bergun: 2017
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£12.34
Swisstopo, Switzerland Rochers de Naye: 2018
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£12.34
Swisstopo, Switzerland Wildstrubel: 2018
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£12.34
Swisstopo, Switzerland Nufenenpass: 2020
Book Synopsis78 sheets and 26 composites The accurate and informative topographic map of Switzerland for hikers, alpinists, cyclists, planners, travelers and adventurers.?Complete rail network, all freeways and highways, most of the roads and routes. Freeways, rest areas and major roads are labeled. Distinct representations of settled areas, hydrography, and terrain. Complete lettering of the shown objects. Entire Switzerland and adjoining foreign territory on 78 sheets.
£12.34
Swisstopo, Switzerland St-Maurice: 2018
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£12.34
Swisstopo, Switzerland Montana: 2018
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£12.34
Swisstopo, Switzerland Klausenpass / Lach: 2015
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Prattigau / St Antonien / Arosa / Davos: 2017
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Tarasp: 2018
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Nufenenpass: 2021
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Val Leventina: 2021
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Julierpass / Disgr: 2021
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland St-Maurice: 2019
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Visp / Ginals / Simplon / Alpe Devero: 2020
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Valle Antigorio: 2021
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Martigny / Courmayeur: 2019
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Arolla / Valpelline: 2019
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Mischabel / Zermatt: 2019
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£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Mont Blanc / Chamonix / Courmayeur /
Book SynopsisThe 1:50,000 snow sports maps from swisstopo are an essential accessory for every ski or snowshoe tour, whether during the planning stage at home or when help is in need on the slopes. Routes, information on public transportation, slopes and nature reserves are clearly indicated on the maps. Information on environmentally-friendly winter sports, mountain rescue and avalanches as well as important phone numbers and internet links are available to help you plan your tours. The snow sports maps are published in collaboration with the Swiss Alpine Club SAC.
£20.89
Swisstopo, Switzerland Montafon / Malbun / Ratikon / Schruns: 2019
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£18.99
Swisstopo, Switzerland Prattigau / Schanfigg / Landschaft Davos: 2019
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£18.99
Swisstopo, Switzerland Sustenpass: 2020
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£18.99
Swisstopo, Switzerland Rochers de Naye: 2019
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£18.99
Swisstopo, Switzerland Wildstrubel: 2019
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£18.99
Swisstopo, Switzerland St-Maurice: 2019
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£18.99
