Snowboarding Books
National Geographic Society 100 Slopes of a Lifetime
Book SynopsisThis ultimate skier and snowboarder bucket list, through 100 energizing snowy experiences for all levels.
£28.50
ACC Art Books Heroes: Women in Snowboarding
Book Synopsis“His images are a triumph of artistic photography and snowboard camaraderie that showcase all that is great about women’s snowboarding – something the photographer feels has been left on the margins of the sport for too long.” — Sam Haddad, Glorious Sport Heroes: Women in Snowboarding is the product of two years’ work by photographer Jérôme Tanon, following some of the most dedicated female snowboarders around the world. It is a declaration of love, highlighting the culture, passion and dedication of female snowboarders. Though women's snowboarding has developed radically over the last decade, few photographs celebrate the champions of the sport. Over two winter seasons, Tanon travelled the world to meet several snowboarders, hear their stories and photograph them in the streets, the parks and the back-country. The sheer passion they put into their sport was instantly obvious. Shared here are personal stories and artworks by the snowboarders themselves. Contributors: Estelle Pensiero, Robin Van Gyn, Mary Walsh, Crystal Legoffe, Marie-France Roy, Leanne Pelosi, Nirvana Ortanez, Desiree Melancon, Marion Haerty, Kaisa Lemley, Morgan Anderson, Sarah King, Elena Graglia, Melissa Riitano, Ylfa Runarsdottir, Elena Könz, Ivika Jürgenson, Naima Antolin, Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir, Christy Prior, Jessa Gilbert, Tina Jeler, Natasza Zurek, Anna Gasser, Hana Beaman, Jamie Anderson, Laurie Blouin, Leila Iwabuchi, Annie Boulanger, Alexis Roland, Zoë Vernon, Mia Brookes, Sina Candrian, Klaudia Medlova, Natacha Rottier, Christina “Pika” Burtner, Alicia Gilmour, Margot Rozies, Hannah Eddy, Zoi Sadowski-Synnnott. Trade Review"While the images are the heart of the book, each snowboarder gave snippets of their story which are included in the book alongside their artistic action shots." - Snowhunter, Snow-forecast.com"His images are a triumph of artistic photography and snowboard camaraderie that showcase all that is great about women’s snowboarding – something the photographer feels has been left on the margins of the sport for too long." - Sam Haddad, Glorious Sport
£18.00
Human Kinetics Publishers Mastering Snowboarding
Book Synopsis Ever watched professional snowboarders and wanted to pull some of the same tricks they make look so simple? If so, Mastering Snowboarding is the resource for you. Olympic gold medalist and X Games champion Hannah Teter teams up with expert snowboard writer Tawnya Schultz to bring you the techniques and tricks used by the pros. They'll take you inside the sport and provide in-depth coverage of snowboarding equipment, including how to select and customize a board to fit your style and needs. Packed with the coolest tricks, expert advice, and secrets from the pros, this full-color guide is the only resource you need in order to own the slopes. Whether you are a recreational rider or a seasoned vet about to drop in to the halfpipe, Mastering Snowboarding has you covered. Add this one-of-a-kind resource to your library and you'll soon be ready to put your new skills on display. Trade Review“Hannah has not only won Olympic gold and silver medals, but she has also lifted women’s snowboarding to the next level during her 10-year pro career. Mastering Snowboarding lays out a clear path so you too can reach your potential, feel great, and have fun." Mike Jankowski-- Head Coach, U.S. Snowboarding and Freeskiing “Mastering Snowboarding is a great tool to help snowboarders at any level hone their skills on the mountain. I highly recommend it!”Mark McMorris-- 2014 Bronze Medalist at the Olympic Games in Sochi; 2012 and 2013 X Games Gold Medalist Table of ContentsPart I: Before You Begin Chapter 1: History of Snowboarding Chapter 2: Choosing and Assembling Your Equipment Chapter 3: What to Expect Part II: Basic Techniques Chapter 4: Getting Started Chapter 5: Be in Control, Stay in Control Chapter 6: Ride Any Terrain Part III: Advanced Riding Chapter 7: Introduction to Tricks Chapter 8 Taking It to the Next Level Chapter 9: Getting the Most out of Your Ride Chapter 10: Competitive Riding
£17.99
Mountaineers Books The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the
Book Synopsis2023 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2023 Banff Mountain Book Award finalist in Guidebooks Includes stories, lists, and prescriptive guidance based on Jones's experiences as well as those of other wellknown adventurers Anecdotal and experiential approach for creating a resilient mountain life Features original art by the author 1% of all sales of this book benefit Protect Our Winters Not a technical guide on snowboarding but, rather, a very personal approach to how to think about mountains, snow, and adventure, The Art of Shralpinism reflects the remarkable journey of snowboarding superstar Jeremy Jones. Drawing on the hundreds of journals he has kept over the years, Jones offers intriguing snapshots of time and place that include his own on-the-slope stories and white-out moments, as well as those of other prominent adventurers such as Jimmy Chin, Zahan Billimoria, and Christina Lusti. Shralpinism is a compendium of lessons hard won: quick tips, sound advice, and impactful stories. Learn which aspects of avalanche training are most crucial to absorb, ways to anticipate slope behavior or recognize clean lines, how to cut a cornice or develop safety protocols, how to build a fitness routine, the art of the turn, and keys to developing terrain and skills progression. Jones discusses the importance of mentors, the necessity and intensity of practice, the nature of risk, and the shape of failure. But at its heart, The Art of Shralpinism revels in the power of experience, the impact of stoke, and the beauty that underscores all outdoor adventure.Trade ReviewOnce you dive into the book, you'll find this instructional guide unlike any other.-- "National Outdoor Book Award Judges" There isn't a single section among the book's 288 pages that can't teach a snowboarder something useful about being safe and having fun in the mountains. Most books will teach readers something worthwhile, but it's rare that a book can deliver on every page.--Jeremy Evans "Tahoe Quarterly" Ultimately, this is a book about managing risk, our most important work in the mountains. Jones has thought about this as much as anyone.... Jones begins the book with a quote from Robert Pirsig's 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.' My first impression was to judge this connection a reach. But I'm happy to say that these books belong on the same shelf. And you'll learn at lot more from Jones about how to live safely in the mountains than you will from Pirsig about how to tune your Ducati 900SS.--David Stevenson "American Alpine Journal" The Art of Shralpinism is an insightful read for anyone who enjoys being in the mountains. While written directly for snowboarders (Jeremy Jones himself is a pioneer and luminary in the snowboarding space), skiers, climbers, and even armchair alpinists can learn from and be inspired by the stories, wisdom, and pieces of artwork Jones provides his readers.--Ali Gray "The Mazama Bulletin" You can learn from the superstar himself, as each topic serves as a snapshot from the slopes.--Brittany Artwohl "Mountain Weekly News" [The Art of Shralpinism] is filled with insights and lessons from Jeremy's long and storied career in the backcountry. From how Jeremy reads terrain and snow, to the importance of mentors and life lessons, it is all there.-- "Black Sheep Adventure Sports Snowboarder's Gift Guide" If you're an aspiring shralpinist, this is a must-read and if you have an aspiring shralpinist in your life the book would make an excellent gift. For this 30-something splitboard guide, The Art of Shralpinism was a great pre-season read to put myself in the winter state of mind.--Aaron Diamond "The Avalanche Review" Having read this book now, I feel like in 20 years people will be quoting this the way Bruce Lee used to talk about water. His whole section about how the turns he made as a kid at Stowe return to him when he needed to shred an icy face in Nepal...the way he views his entire snowboarding life and every turn meaning something and what he does with it.--Mike Rogge "BLISTER Podcast" While I think it's fair to assume that Jeremy's intention was, first and foremost, to lay out more of an ethic or a way of life in this book than to (first and foremost) create some great work of literature that happens to have riding at the center of the story ... there are numerous descriptions and passages in The Art of Shralpinism that hold up to the descriptions and passages of the writing of John Krakauer, Christopher McDougall, and even (dare I say it?) one of my all-time favorite authors -- someone who, in his own way, was every bit as passionate about wild places and the outdoors -- Henry David Thoreau.--Jonathan Ellsworth "BLISTER" The Art of Shralpinism is like a handbook for mountain aspirants; there are many nuggets, some literal, some more mystical. Jones also peppers the book with not infrequent comments and advice from a who's who of the mountain scene.--Jason Albert "WildSnow" Of special appeal to readers with an interest in snowboarding, mountain climbing, and outdoors exploration, "The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains" is also nicely illustrated by author Jeremy Jones and should be considered a 'must read' for his legions of snowboarding fans.-- "Midwest Book Review" A tasteful and creative how-to book for splitboarders all premised on the lessons the author has learned over the years.-- "WildSnow" Think of the book as part memoir, part manual for best practices in the mountains, part art book, and an ode to finding joy by making turns. Page after page, Jones exudes the glass-half-full ethos.-- "Totally Deep" Drawn from decades of journal entries and years of experience, the book is full of stories and tangible tips about how to live and travel well in the backcountry, which we could all use as we think about our personal futures on snow.--Heather Hansman "Outside" The Art of Shralpinism serves as a manual for those who learn by experience rather than a classroom. Truly, in essence we must all learn mountain sense in this way.... This is where the book shines. Jones helps elevate the base level of mountain awareness to a point where others after him can learn from the mistakes he and his contemporaries made along their journey, and hopefully empower the next generation of Shralpinists to go further down the road that they have paved.--Steve Andrews "The Inertia" Equal parts autobiography, epic tale, and guidebook to snowboarding, outdoor adventuring, and survival--a beautifully conceived scrapbook from a masterful athlete, and a love letter to mother nature.--Jacqui Davis "SnowBrains" In 'The Art of Shralpanism: Lessons from the Mountains, ' legendary snowboarder Jeremy Jones has created an elegant fusion of memoir, manifesto and mentorship that is required reading for backcountry snow enthusiasts, but should also be given to every high school graduate.--Meg Olson "Mount Baker Experience" [Jones] shares his accumulated wisdom in the new book The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains... "Shralpinism" is a portmanteau of "shredding" and "alpinism," two pursuits Jones has combined with aplomb.--Gregory Scruggs "The Seattle Times" Part memoir, part skills guide, part almost motivational, self-help guide, The Art of Shralpinism provides a window into Jones' evolution as an individual and an athlete. It gives readers the opportunity to learn from his lessons, lifestyle and wisdom.--Tom Hallberg "Backcountry Magazine"
£18.95
Die Gestalten Verlag Powder: Snowsports in the Sublime Mountain World
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£40.00
WW Norton & Co Skiing and Boarding Outside Adventure Travel
Book SynopsisIntroducing a unique series of international sport/travel guides: your favorite sports, Outside's top picks of the greatest places on earth to pursue them. Each guide is an invitation to take your first steps toward an active vacation of exploration.
£16.14
Rizzoli International Publications Shaun White
Book SynopsisThe recently retired 3-time Olympic gold medalist shares his favorite action-sports photographs and family albums in this personally curated illustrated autobiography.White chronicles his evolution from his childhood in California into becoming the world’s best snowboarder and skateboarder, his travels to train and compete around the world, his appearances in fashion editorials and advertising, and his interest in music. Some of the world’s best action-sports photographers capture White performing his extreme snowboarding and skating tricks around the world--from his groundbreaking aerial maneuvers such as his Double McTwist 1260 on Olympic half pipes, to his radical skating tricks such ashis Frontside 540 Sky Hook at the X Games. White exceeded the imaginable limits of snowboarding and raised the bar for other snowboarding competitors to try to keep up with him. Narrated by White with detailed commentary throughout, this book is an autobiography i
£34.00
WW Norton & Co Utah The Complete Ski and Snowboard Guide
Book SynopsisUtah is known for having the greatest snow on earth, and this comprehensive guide provides all the details you need to make the most of your vacation.
£14.24
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.
£14.36
SkiMountain Scottish Offpiste Skiing Snowboarding Nevis
Book SynopsisScottish offpiste guidebook, focusing on the amazing terrain in the mountains around Ben Nevis and Nevis Range. 91 routes, 200 pages, 170 full colour photos and diagrams - plus advice on avalanche safety.
£18.00
SkiMountain Scottish Offpiste Skiing Snowboarding Glencoe
Book SynopsisThe second in the Scottish Offpiste guidebook series, this colourful book focuses on the incredible mountains of Glencoe
£18.00
Griffin Publishing Basic Guide to Skiing & Snowboarding
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£9.89
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.
£12.34
Mountaineers Books Snowboarding: Learning to Ride from All-mountain
Book SynopsisWith millions flocking to the sport each year, snowboarding has become one of the of most popular winter pastimes. Written for the beginning to intermediate practitioner, "Snowboarding" focuses on the techniques of the sport, from park and pipe riding to boardslides and tail presses. This is the comprehensive guide to get you out on the mountain.
£16.19
Appalachian Mountain Club White Mountain Winter Recreation Map & Guide
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£9.45
Triumph Books Gold from Iron: A Humble Beginning, Olympic
Book SynopsisEvery summer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Nick Baumgartner went to work pouring concrete, taking on the harsh physical conditions of the construction trade in order to support his professional snowboarding dreams come winter. Unable to afford housing for those months spent training in the mountains, he lived out of a crusty van, parked anywhere he could find a spot. And in 2022, after 17 years of failure—all the crashes, injuries, and personal setbacks—he won Olympic gold at 40 years old, becoming the oldest Olympic snowboard medalist in history. Baumgartner details his journey from a one-stoplight town to the podium in Beijing in this candid and affable memoir. Tales of crisscrossing the globe on the racing circuit and competing in four Olympic Games sit comfortably alongside Baumgartner's reflections as a single parent and his affectionate portrayal of Iron River, Michigan, the community that raised him. More than just a sports story, Gold from Iron is a tale of massive dreams, constant sacrifice, and the lessons that can be learned racing down an ice-covered course with your feet strapped to a thin board.
£24.26
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
ACC Art Books Heroes
Book SynopsisHis images are a triumph of artistic photography and snowboard camaraderie that showcase all that is great about women's snowboarding something the photographer feels has been left on the margins of the sport for too long. Sam Haddad, Glorious SportHeroes: Women in Snowboarding is the product of two years' work by photographer Jérôme Tanon, following some of the most dedicated female snowboarders around the world. It is a declaration of love, highlighting the culture, passion and dedication of female snowboarders.Though women''s snowboarding has developed radically over the last decade, few photographs celebrate the champions of the sport. Over two winter seasons, Tanon travelled the world to meet several snowboarders, hear their stories and photograph them in the streets, the parks and the back-country. The sheer passion they put into their sport was instantly obvious. Shared here are personal stories and artworks by the snowboarders themselves.Contributors: Estelle Pensiero, Robin Van Gyn, Mary Walsh, Crystal Legoffe, Marie-France Roy, Leanne Pelosi, Nirvana Ortanez, Desiree Melancon, Marion Haerty, Kaisa Lemley, Morgan Anderson, Sarah King, Elena Graglia, Melissa Riitano, Ylfa Runarsdottir, Elena Könz, Ivika Jürgenson, Naima Antolin, Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir, Christy Prior, Jessa Gilbert, Tina Jeler, Natasza Zurek, Anna Gasser, Hana Beaman, Jamie Anderson, Laurie Blouin, Leila Iwabuchi, Annie Boulanger, Alexis Roland, Zoë Vernon, Mia Brookes, Sina Candrian, Klaudia Medlova, Natacha Rottier, Christina Pika Burtner, Alicia Gilmour, Margot Rozies, Hannah Eddy, Zoi Sadowski-Synnnott.
£36.00
Booth-Clibborn Editions Blower: Snowboarding Inside out
Book SynopsisA comprehensive insider's view of the world's fastest-growing winter sport and the energetic subculture it has spawned. It offers a holistic picture with action shots, behind-the-scenes reportage, hospital portraits and the latest graphic designs and illustrations. These images are infused with commentary, quotes and jargon from those who live for snowboarding - pitching iconic high-points alongside day-to-day minutiae, weather obsessions with the trappings of a professional rider's engagements.
£30.40
Candy Jar Books Floating Worlds
Book SynopsisA colourful account of the birth, growth and future direction of snowboarding within Britain, told through the prism of the author''s life. Beyond the sport itself, the book explores its relationship with alternative music and the early Internet. An anarchic tour around a subculture that became a global industry, as well as a moving account of the author''s lifelong passion.
£9.49
Planeta Publishing La Final de Nuestras Vidas
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£16.11
