Skiing Books
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Arcadia Publishing (SC) Skiing in New Mexico
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Arcadia Publishing (SC) Park City
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Arcadia Publishing (SC) 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale
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£19.19
History Press Lost Ski Areas of Tahoe and Donner
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£18.69
History Press Skiing Sun Valley A History from Union Pacific to
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£55.96
History Press Ski Jumping in Washington State A Nordic
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History Press Ski Jumping in the Northeast
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£18.69
History Press Mount Bachelor
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£19.19
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
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McFarland & Co Inc Ski Films
Book Synopsis Skiing in movies, like the sport itself, grew more prevalent beginning in the 1930s, when it was a pastime of the elite, with depictions reflecting changes in technique, fashion and social climate. World War II saw skiing featured in a dozen films dealing with that conflict. Fueled by postwar prosperity, the sport exploded in the 1950s--filmmakers followed suit, using scenes on snow-covered slopes for panoramic beauty and the thrill of the chase. Through the free-spirited 1960s and 1970s, the downhill lifestyle shussed into everything from spy thrillers to beach party romps. The extreme sports era of the 1980s and 1990s brought snowboarding to the big screen. This first ever critical history of skiing in film chronicles a century of alpine cinema, with production information and stories and quotes from directors, actors and stuntmen.Table of Contents Acknowledgments vi Preface 1 Introduction 4 Ski Films 21 Semi-Ski Films 240 Appendix A: Chronology 379 Appendix B: Series, Themes and Subgenres (A Chronological Listing) 384 Appendix C: Location, Location, (Shooting) Location 388 Appendix D: Best to Worst 393 Glossary of Ski Terms 395 Bibliography 399 Index 405
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Taylor Trade Publishing The Ski Guide Manual
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£23.75
Rowman & Littlefield Climbing and Skiing Colorados Mountains Over 50
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Rowman & Littlefield Without Restraint
Book SynopsisThe thrilling extreme sporting adventure of Free Solo meets the heartfelt honesty of growing up with autism depicted in Atypical in WITHOUT RESTRAINT (98,000 words), the story of a fatherâs unlikely discovery of his sonâs prodigious talent for skiing that ultimately saved his sonâs life. Ryan DeLenaâs childhood was a complicated one. When he was a toddler, he would launch into impassioned monologues from classic books and films, was fascinated by ventilation systems, and loved climbing the walls of his houseâliterally. His eidetic memory, penchant for brutal honesty, and defiance led to a diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorderâa subclass of the autism spectrum. When public preschools werenât equipped to manage him, his parents, Rob and Mary Beth, enrolled him in a private âœtherapeuticâ school program, a decision that locked Ryan into a school that relied on destructive methods of behavior modificationâincluding painful physical restraints and extended isolation, practices that
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Cornell University Press Skis in the Art of War
Book SynopsisK. B. E. E. Eimeleus was ahead of his time with his advocacy of ski training in the Russian armed forces. Employing terminology never before used in Russian to describe movements with which few were familiar, Skis in the Art of War gives a breakdown of the latest techniques at the time from Scandinavia and Finland. Eimeleus''s work is an early and brilliant example of knowledge transfer from Scandinavia to Russia within the context of sport.Nearly three decades after he published his book, the Finnish army, employing many of the ideas first proposed by Eimeleus, used mobile ski troops to hold the Soviet Union at bay during the Winter War of 193940, and in response, the Soviet government organized a massive ski mobilization effort prior to the German invasion in 1941. The Soviet counteroffensive against Nazi Germany during the winter of 194142 owed much of its success to the Red Army ski battalions that had formed as a result of the ski mobilization. In this luciTrade ReviewWith an approachable introduction by the justly celebrated ski historian E. John B. Allen, Skis in the Art of War offers advice, of course, on martial matters... [and] holds wisdom for the contemporary skier. Thoroughly engaging. * The Wall Street Journal *Skis in the Art of War, along with its prefacing commentary, gives readers insight into the topic of winter warfare conditions, and ski culture and history, at the intersection of environment and technology studies. This fascinating source is sure to benefit a wide variety of readers, from historians of Europe, Russia, the Arctic, and the environment, to those broadly interested in ski and military history. * H-net *Expert translation and commentary by ski historians Frank and Allen have produced this compelling version of a Russian manual of ski-based training and combat from 1912. [The] final sections of technical detail provide a fascinating glimpse into the international cooperation, civil society initiatives, and interwoven military-athletic culture of pre-1914 Europe. * Choice *...an outstanding translation with commentary.... a superbly presented, brilliantly researched and readable book. All the original 119 illustrations, line drawings and photographs are reproduced with remarkable clarity. * Slavonic and East European Review *Recently translated from the original Russian by William D. Frank and E. John B. Allen, and completed with commentary, explanations of technical terminology, and beautifully transferred sketches and images, this book is a work of passion for skiing and athletics by its author, and a substantial achievement for those who worked to bring it to a modern readership. * Canadian Slavonic Papers *Thanks to this magnificent translation, the reader can enjoy this excellent work that would otherwise have been very difficult due to its original language. [T]he notes section, with comments provided by professors Frank and Allen, is simply masterful. [T]he bibliography is nothing short of a treasure. * Journal of Sport History *
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University of Minnesota Press Winter's Children: A Celebration of Nordic Skiing
Book SynopsisThe story of Nordic skiing in the Midwest—its origins and history, its star athletes and races, and its place in the region’s social fabric and the nation’s winter recreation In the winter of 1841, a Norwegian immigrant in Wisconsin strapped on a pair of wooden boards and set off across the snow to buy flour—leaving tracks that perplexed his neighbors and marked the arrival of Nordic skiing in America. To this day, the Midwest is the nation’s epicenter of cross-country skiing, sporting a history as replete with athleticism and competitive spirit as it is steeped in old-world lore and cold-world practicality. This history unfolds in full for the first time in Winter’s Children.Nordic skiing first took hold as a sport in the Upper Midwest at the end of the nineteenth century, giving rise to an early ski league and a host of star athletes. With the arrival of a pair of brothers from Telemark, Norway, the world’s best skiers at the time, the sport—and the ski manufacturing industry—reached new heights in Minnesota, only to see its fortunes fall after World War II, when downhill skiing surged in popularity. In Winter’s Children Ryan Rodgers traces the rise and fall of Nordic skiing in the Midwest from its introduction in the late 1800s to its uncertain future in today’s rapidly changing climate. Along the way he profiles the sport’s stars and stalwarts, from working-class Norwegian immigrants with a near-spiritual reverence for cross-country skiing to Americans passionately committed to the virtues of competitive sport, and he chronicles races like the thrilling 1938 Arrowhead Derby (which ran from Duluth to St. Paul over five days) and the American Birkebeiner, the nation’s largest cross-country event, which takes place every year in northern Wisconsin, snowpack permitting. Generously illustrated with vintage photography and ski posters, and featuring firsthand observations drawn from interviews, Winter’s Children is an engaging look at the earliest ski teams and touring clubs; the evolution of cross-country skis, gear, and fashion; and the ambitious and ongoing effort to establish and maintain a vast trail network across the Minnesota state park system. Trade Review"Ryan Rodgers captures the essence of cross-country skiing in the Midwest, from its earliest days of making wooden skis to the snowmaking loops and large races of today. Learning the rich history of the sport I love so much brings an even greater appreciation to skiing and all the amazing individuals who have collectively changed the sport over the years. The detail and character of the photos woven into Rodgers's storytelling bring this amazing history to life."—Jessie Diggins, Olympic gold medalist and author of Brave Enough"On a perfect summer night, I read Winter’s Children, and all I could do was wish for snow. Ryan Rodgers’s entertaining chronicle of the development of cross-country skiing reminds us how many before us broke the trail we ski on today."—R.T. Rybak, former mayor of Minneapolis and author of Pothole Confidential"If you want to take a trip down Nordic skiing's memory lane in the Midwest, I hail Ryan Rodgers's new book, Winter's Children. Having lived many of the experiences he writes about, I found it both a ski journalism achievement and a pleasure to read. His research is meticulous, and the photographs captivate. The pages come alive with stories about the growth of the cross-country ski sport, the brilliance of people like Telemark's late Tony Wise, and the sport’s most beloved and innovative personalities. I couldn't put it down. I'm so pleased Rodgers shares the extraordinary legacy of the people who helped the sport grow and prosper."—Peter Graves, ABC Sports Olympic commentator, cross-country skiing, Lake Placid Olympic Games "Rodgers takes the epic tales of American skiing, and allows its practitioners to work together with his prose to form a journey with all the ebbs, flows, wanderings, and epiphanies of a long ski in the woods. In doing so, he lifts the stories of this sport, done at the edges of frozen existence, out of the ether and into something material."—FasterSkier "It is a beautiful book through and through with photos from all eras."—Grand Rapids Herald Review "Highlighted in chapters within the coffee table-style book it northwestern Wisconsin, particularly the American Birkebeiner and other local ski races."—Sawyer County Record "Generously illustrated, this is an engaging look at the earliest ski teams and touring clubs; the evolution of cross-country skis, gear, and fashion; and the ambitious effort to maintain a vast trail network across Minnesota’s state park system."—The Timberjay "Winter’s Children’s biographical profiles are one of its greatest strengths. Rodgers’s richly detailed, dynamic storytelling reveals his experience as a freelance writer for outdoors publications. He weaves people’s lives into the larger history of skiing."—Middle West Review "Rodgers enlivens the history by focusing on the people who developed Nordic skiing, weaving together biographical info with anecdotes and including some 300 photos."—Cross County Skier "Rodgers’ writing is engaging and at times almost poetic. He blends oral history with archival sources and personal reflections in a seamless way that makes reading his prose a pleasure."—Nordic Sports Studies Forum "Generously illustrated, this is an engaging look at the earliest ski teams and touring clubs; the evolution of cross-country skis, gear, and fashion; and the ambitious effort to maintain a vast trail network across Minnesota’s state part system."—KTNF-AM
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University of Massachusetts Press From Skisport to Skiing: One Hundred Years of an
Book SynopsisThis text examines the history of skiing in America, from its utilitarian origins to its transformation into a purely recreational activity. It integrates the history of skiing in the context of cultural, social and economic developments.
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Sports Illustrated Books,U.S. Skiing: Six Ways to Reach Your Skiing Potential
Book SynopsisThis one book distills all the information you'll ever need to make your skiing ability soar! Internationally-renowned ski instructor Tim Petrick starts with the oft-overlooked keys of edging, rotary motion and pressure control and then presents a natural skill progression that can help even the least-athletic person ski to his or her ulimate potential. Sports Illustrated Skiiing will show you: Helpful tips on selecting the right equipment and clothing Three fundamentals that can positively transform your skiing How foot-consciousness can make you a more balanced skier Ten easy steps for progressing from christy to parallel skier The secret to skiing steeper sloped Skiing the bumps Nine special exercises that can help you master any mountain Special chapters on year-round training, nutrition, imaging, ski-specific stretching and much, much more
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Griffin Publishing Basic Guide to Skiing & Snowboarding
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Jewish Lights Publishing Spiritual Adventures in the Snow: Skiing &
Book SynopsisFor the millions of people who head for the mountains for fun, escape and community, SPIRITUAL ADVENTURES IN THE SNOW enhances the experience by focusing on the renewal of spirit that comes with tuning in to the rhythms of gliding across trails or down the mountain. The authors articulate and affirm what adventurers in the snow already sense about alpine life - that there is something sacred about these outdoor cathedrals of winter. Out of their passion for snow sports, and their belief that spirituality is fed by play and challenge, attentiveness and the wonder of nature, they explore snow sports as tangible experiences of the spiritual essence of our bodies and the earth. With humour and grace, they seek out the life lessons to be learned from adventures in the snow and offer new ways of seeing life's ups and downs as part of a sacred rhythm. Each chapter also features a "Conversation with an Adventurer," highlighting interviews with professionals, such as former Olympians, a backcountry skier and a spiritual skiing guide, that capture their extraordinary experiences and inspirational stories Appendices include "A Week of Meditations for Spiritual Adventures in the Snow," as well as ideas for planning a soul-filling spiritual adventure in the snow for families, youth and young-adult groups, ski clubs and holidaymakers.
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Arcadia Publishing (SC) Lost Ski Areas of the White Mountains
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Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Long Distance: Testing the Limits of Body and
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Rowman & Littlefield Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing in the
Book SynopsisThe mountains and foothills of western Maine can be truly a winter wonderland, featuring some of the finest winter terrain in the Eastern United States. Join Registered Maine Guide Doug Dunlap on thirty-four excursions for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or both, from quiet forest and lakeside treks to mountain ascents. Included are trips on groomed trails at outdoor centers such as Rangeley Lakes Trail Center and Sugarloaf Outdoor Center that also offer rentals and lessons; as well as routes in wild lands, such as Bigelow Preserve. It's all rounded out with maps, photographs, and practical tips on everything from winter safety to proper gear to bringing children or the family dog along. There's even information on forging your own trail and traveling at night by moonlight.
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History Press Lost Ski Areas of the Southern Adirondacks
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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
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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.
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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.
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Creative Paperbacks Snowboarding
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Appalachian Mountain Club White Mountain Winter Recreation Map & Guide
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Appalachian Mountain Club Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast: 50
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Menasha Ridge Press Inc. Skiing Tales of Terror
Book SynopsisLaugh out loud with this hilarious guide to downhill skiing, as seen through the eyes of renowned cartoonist William Nealy. A celebrated author and cartoonist, William Nealy gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning—not by doing but by crashing and burning! The works of this American treasure were almost lost forever, but Menasha Ridge Press is proud to help bring back William’s irreverent illustrations. Skiing Tales of Terror is an insightfully demented look at what it means to ski. Learn while you laugh at Nealy’s self-effacing humor. It won’t matter if you are a member of your nation’s alpine team or just getting ready to hop onto the bunny slopes, this book will lighten your heart and expand your mind as it teaches you several skiing techniques. Topics include: Beardsickles Lift operators Screaming slides Snowboarding Much, much more! William’s zany illustrations have been bound and bandaged together in a monumental new collection of books that include cartoons long out of print. Skiing Tales of Terror is a wonderful part of The William Nealy Collection, ideal for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys the great outdoors.
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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.
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Amicus Ink Downhill Skiing
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Jewish Lights Publishing Spiritual Adventures in the Snow: Skiing &
Book SynopsisTurn your recreation in the snow into a spiritual high point! Activities that are exhilarating and fun are not usually thought of as spiritual. But to the contrary, such ventures may well point us to our most profound spiritual connections. For when we are able to come fully into the present moment, turn off the noise in our minds, feel our true essence as complete union of body-mind-spirit, we enter into a kind of other worldly state of ecstasy that we can experience only as a spiritual dimension.from Chapter 1 Debunking the myth that your body has nothing to do with your spiritual life, avid winter sports enthusiasts Dr. Marcia McFee and Rev. Karen Foster demonstrate how spirituality is fed by play and challenge and how your snow-filled adventures can serve as a set of metaphors for seeing lifes ups and downs as part of a sacred rhythm. Whether you have a need for speed or are drawn toward more lyrical motion, McFee and Foster offer poignant insights on how you can find your peak spiritual life in your favorite snow sport, no matter your skill level. Learn how to: Reduce stress and embrace your need for fun Achieve harmonious integration of mind, body, and spirit Trust your bodys inherent wisdom Appreciate the details in nature and everyday life Clear your head and persevere in difficult times Cultivate a sense of community
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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