Winter sports / activities Books

Book SynopsisAn unparalleled memoir that grapples with the complex relationships that exist within the mountaineering community. On 20 January 2003, at 10:45 a.m., a massive avalanche released from Tumbledown Mountain in the Selkirk Range of British Columbia. Tonnes of snow carried 13 members of two guided backcountry skiing groups down the 37-degree incline of a run called La Traviata and buried them. After a frantic hour of digging by remaining group members, an unthinkable outcome became reality. Seven people were dead. The tragedy made international news, splashing photos of the seven dead Canadian and us skiers on television screens and the pages of newspapers. The official analysis did not specifically note guide error as a contributing factor in the accident. This interpretation has been insufficient for some of the victims families, the public, and some members of the guiding community. Buried is the assistant guides story. It renders an answerable truth about what happened by delving deep into the human factors that played into putting people in harms way.

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Book SynopsisFive easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!Join Bizzy Bear and friends as they take a winter trip into the mountains! Little ones will love using the chunky sliders to help Bizzy go up in the ski lift, then zoom down the mountain again - and end the day with a spin around the ice-skating rink! Another exciting title in this best-selling series which encourages preschoolers to get involved in the storytelling.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Racing Driver and lots, lots more!

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to 50 ski touring and snowshoeing routes in the Dolomites. The routes, which carry an Alpine (and when appropriate, a Volo/Toponeige) grading, range from 5km to 18km, taking between 2 and 7 hours to complete. The routes are based in and around areas such as Canazei, Arabba, Corvara and San Martino, taking in stunning scenery, quaint villages and enchanting mountain vistas. Clear route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50K mapping and photo topos, together with information such as total ascent and descent (as well as aspect), expected duration of route and equipment required. Also provided is invaluable practical advice on things such as mountain safety and navigation, equipment, transport options to, from and around the Dolomites, ski passes, accommodation and more. Regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, the Dolomites offer endless winter escapades. Those who venture off the beaten track and into the backcountry (whether by ski or by shoe) will discover a veritable winter wonderland.Table of Contents1 Canazei - Val di Fassa Route 1 Latemar labyrinth Route 2 Val San Nicolò Route 3 Forcia Neigra Route 4 Val Duron Route 5 Forcella Sassolungo Nord 2 Canazei and Arabba - Sella Group Route 6 Val Mesdì Route 7 Canale del Ghiacciaio Route 8 Canale Col Anton into Val Lasties Route 9 Val Setus 3 Ortisei and Selva - Val Gardena Route 10 Compaccio Route 11 Alpe di Siusi traverse Route 12 Chiesetta di San Giacomo and Monte Pic Route 13 Forcella di Mesdì Route 14 Forcella della Roa 4 Corvara - South Badia Route 15 Val de Chedul and Col Toronn Route 16 Forcella de Ciampei Route 17 Pisciadù and the Ciampac Traverse Route 18 Santa Croce and Ranch da Andr#xe8; Route 19 Lech dla Lunch to Lech da Sompont 5 San Martino - North Badia and Fanis Route 20 Monte Muro Route 21 Crep dales Dodesc Route 22 Munt da Medalges Route 23 Malga Vaciara Route 24 Utia Lavarella circuit Route 25 Col Becchei Dessora Route 26 Monte Castello 6 Arabba - Marmolada and Livinallongo Route 27 Punta Penia Route 28 Forcella Marmolada Route 29 Monte Sief 7 San Cassiano - Passo Falzarego Route 30 Settsass Route 31 Forcella Grande Route 32 Cadin di Fanis Route 33 Canale della Nonna Route 34 Col dei Bos Route 35 Cinque Torri and Nuvolau Route 36 Tofana di Rozes 8 Selva di Cadore - Passo Giau Route 37 Monte Pore Route 38 Monte Mondeval Route 39 Lastoni di Formin Route 40 Croda da Lago 9 Pecol - Val di Zoldo Route 41 Col de la Puina Route 42 Citt#xe0; di Fiume Route 43 Rifugio Venezia traverse Route 44 Spiz de Zuel 10 Cortina and Misurina - Passo Tre Croci and Tre Cime Route 45 Malga Ra Stua Route 46 Posporcora and Col Rosa circuit Route 47 Forcella Faloria traverse Route 48 Passo del Cristallo Route 49 Giro delle Tre Cime Route 50 Sasso di Sesto Appendix A Glossary of mountains, towns and passes Appendix B Glossary of mountain terms Appendix C Useful transport and tourist information contacts Appendix D Ski schools, mountain guide offices and sports shops Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Courier;} Appendix E Further reading

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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.

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Book Synopsis''They''re places skiers will love.'' - Metro''An intercontinental romp through a galaxy of ski trivia.'' - Scotsman''Whether you''ve ever skied or never been near a chairlift or the piste, there is gold in these pages. '' - Press & The Journal The amazing history behind the best ski trails in the world.Veteran ski journalist Patrick Thorne has unearthed the incredible stories behind 50 unique runs from the utterly unmissable to the totally unexpected. Discover the two different Alpine ski areas who claim to be Hannibal''s route through the mountains with his elephants; the debate around what is really the world''s steepest slope; how smugglers have used ski runs to escape custom patrol; and why hundreds of skiers dress as witches at Belalp in Switzerland every year.Features skiing from across Europe, North America and South America, as well as fascinating global ski destinations including China, Iran and evTrade ReviewThey're places skiers will love. * Metro *Around the World in 50 Slopes is an intercontinental romp through a galaxy of ski trivia, in which the various runs are included not only because of the quality of skiing they offer, but also because of the stories they have to tell. -- Roger Cox * The Scotsman *Whether you've ever skied or never been near a chairlift or the piste, there is gold in these pages and Patrick is a master of the quirky, the weird and downright surreal. -- Neil Drysdale * The Press & The Journal *

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Book SynopsisLovers of curling are passionate about the game. More than one million Canadians curl at 1,000 curling clubs nationwide. This title offers advice for improving both your skill level and your understanding of the game. It gives you tips on creating a game plan, choosing the best shot, and the arts of sweeping and delivery.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A living testament to the adage 'if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,' the Jacobellis story profoundly illustrates the power of striving for self-knowledge in pursuit of an elusive goal. Anyone who has failed but refuses to give up should know Lindsey’s story. One of the most inspirational stories of all time.” — Denise K. Shull, MA, founder and CEO, the ReThink Group, and author of Market Mind Games “[Jacobellis] delivers a variety of relatable family and sports stories, including accounts of the many injuries she endured and numerous years of competitions fueled by dogged, laser-focused perseverance…inspiring…Sure to appeal to fans of Jacobellis as well as the sport.” — Kirkus Reviews “Not only is Lindsey Jacobellis the most decorated snowboarder of all time, but she is a brilliant writer and storyteller. Unforgiving grips your attention from beginning to end, as we learn more about Lindsey’s well-publicized and never-before-told ups and downs—including her incredible double gold medal win at the 2022 Olympics that thrilled the world. Her never-quit attitude will continue to inspire generations to come.” — Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO, U.S. Ski & Snowboard “I know what it’s like to come so close to achieving your goal only to have it slip through your hands. Watching Lindsey pick herself up and fight her way back to not one but two gold medals at the Beijing games was inspiring. It’s easy to smile and wave when you’re on top, but when things go wrong, it’s what you do next that really shows who you are inside. And Lindsey certainly showed us all!” — Shaun White, 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist in Men’s Snowboarding "The medals that come to you in youth are sometimes easy and expected. The hard part is finding the mindset that allows you to keep competing for the next ten or twenty years, as age and life get in the way. That's the story Lindsey Jacobellis tells in "Unforgiving," covering her journey from an early disappointment all the way to her legendary gold medal runs in Beijing. Lindsey's full throttle energy to never give up will inspire all." — Shaun Palmer “Highly recommended for fans of winter and Olympic sports. Also essential for women’s sports history collections. Winter and extreme sports fans will find this Olympic champion’s resiliency, ability to overcome disappointment, and relationship with her family inspiring.” — Booklist “Olympic gold medalist Jacobellis traces the arc of her snowboarding career in this inspiring ode to self-forgiveness….This forthright account of Jacobellis’s rebound. . .should win her new admirers.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisWriter, adventurer, ex-teacher and veteran of umpteen travel disasters, Will Randall has fallen off donkeys in Spain and out of canoes in the Solomon Islands, but none of this has prepared him for a disastrous season as a ski-bum with a posse of raucous, hard-drinking ex-students.Dismally unfashionable and hopeless at skiing, Randal finds that his stay in the charming Alpine backwater of mont St Bernard brings a whole host of new opportunities for domestic catastrophe, romantic rejection and public humiliation, including a stint as a chalet girl and an encounter with a Russian oligarch and his hair-raising entourage.Wry, self-deprecating and deliriously funny, ANOTHER LONG DAY ON THE PISTE is a rollercoaster of a travel adventure and essential apres-ski reading.Trade ReviewUnremittingly calamitous, self-deprecating and entertaining * DAILY MAIL SKI + SNOWBOARD *Highly entertaining . . . there is much pointed irony and satire to enjoy * THE TIMES *...side-splittingly funny... Randall is a gifted raconteur... * FRENCH NEWS *timely and humorous * DAILY MIRROR *

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Book SynopsisNominated for the 2019 Toronto Heritage Book AwardWe may never see a playoff series like it again.Before Gary Bettman, and the lockouts. Before all the NHL's old barns were torn down to make way for bigger, glitzier rinks. Before expansion and parity across the league, just about anything could happen on the ice. And it often did. It was an era when huge personalities dominated the sport; and willpower was often enough to win games. And in the spring of 1993, some of the biggest talents and biggest personalities were on a collision course.     The Cinderella Maple Leafs had somehow beaten the mighty Red Wings and then, just as improbably, the St. Louis Blues. Wayne Gretzky's Kings had just torn through the Flames and the Canucks. When they faced each other in the conference final, the result would be a series that fans still talk about passionately 25 years later.     Taking us back to that feverish spring, <

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Book SynopsisWinter in the Wilderness is a handbook for those who want to explore cold-weather camping and those who might find themselves in need of this critical information during an unexpected winter's night out. It emphasizes the benefits of enriching and deepening our connection with the outdoors.Trade Review"It gives you all the basic and intermediate things you need to know to survive in the wilderness.... [T]his book does an excellent job at teaching how to survive for days, even in the frigid wilderness. I'm giving Winter in the Wilderness 8 out of 10 stars." * francistapon.com *Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Priorities2. Fire3. Shelter4. Water5. Sustenance6. Helpful Crafts and Skills7. Navigation and OrienteeringConclusionAppendix A: Motor Vehicle Considerations Appendix B: Survival Kits Appendix C: Winter Gear Checklist Appendix D: Suggested ReadingNotes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE TIMES BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDSIn the 1930s, as the world hurtled towards terrible global conflict, speed was all the rage. It was described by Aldous Huxley as ''the one genuinely modern pleasure'', and one of the fastest and most thrilling ways to attain it was through the new sport of bobsledding. Exotic, exciting and above all dangerous, it was by far the most popular event at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. It required an abundance of skill and bravery. And the four men who triumphed at those Games lived the most extraordinary lives.Billy Fiske was an infamous daredevil, blessed with a natural talent for driving. He would later become the first American airman to die in the war - flying for the RAF. Clifford Gray was a notorious playboy and a player on both Broadway and Hollywood. Or was he? His identity was a mystery for decades. Jay O''Brien was a gambler and a rogue who, according to one ex-wife, forced womeTrade ReviewWritten with great pace and lightness, Speed Kings will enthral anyone who loved Seabiscuit and The Boys in the Boat. * The Times, Books of the Year *A tale of exceptional sporting bravery... genuinely thrilling. A gripping yarn. * Observer *A wonderful story, told in marvellous style. * Literary Review *A rich slice of history about courage and nobility... irresistible personalities. Unlike so many of his peers Fiske saw Nazism early for what it was. He became the first American to join the RAF, flying in the Battle of Britain. This is what makes him worthy of Bull's affectionate attention. It's also what gives the book its cohesion and its last act, which is far more moving than you have a right to expect given all the fun that precedes it. Fiske stays with you. He's the superhero you wish you'd been. * The Times *If there's any justice, the winner of the 2015 William Hill Sports Book of the Year will be Andy Bull's Speed Kings which tells the story of the four larger-than-life characters who won bobsleigh Olympic gold at Lake Placid in 1932. The enormous research needed to bring to life the quartet has been a remarkable feat. -- Charles Sale * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisIncredible jumps, spectacular crashes, amazing wins and crushing defeats--these are the ups and downs of the pro snowboarder''s life. Meet some of the best Canadian riders to ever carve a turn in this look at one of the hottest extreme sports: Victoria Jealouse''s journey from ski racer, to snowboard racer and on to one of the world''s most famous big mountain snowboarders Ross Rebagliati who won Olympic gold in Nagano and then nearly lost his medal when he tested positive for marijuana Greg Todds, who pioneered noboarding (snowboarding without bindings), and died tragically in an avalanche near his home Kevin Sansalone''s luck and attitude that took him to the top of the big air competitions and beyond Shin Campos, the snowboard adventurer who dropped a jump off Domanski''s, Whistler''s impossible cliff, and rode away clean New-school star Etienne Gilbert''s comeback from injury to the slopestyle podium Rube Goldberg, who went from digging jumps for the pros to riding as one of them J

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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.

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Book SynopsisMaisie loves pitching for her softball team, so she's crushed when she has to move halfway across the country to live with her dad. Upset about the move and her parents' divorce, Maisie isn't thrilled when her dad asks her to join his curling team. She thinks it's a strange sport. But as she learns more about curling, and how much her dad loves it, she begins to have a change of heart. But when its crunch time for the team, will Maisie be able to take charge and lead? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book!

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Book SynopsisThe first woman to ski solo to the South Pole tells the story of what it took to get there At home in Norway it is eight o’clock on Christmas Eve night, but ahead, at the Amundsen–Scott base that has been visible for hours, it is already early in the morning of Christmas Day when Liv Arnesen, after skiing solo for 745 miles in fifty days, finally arrives. She had been dreaming of the South Pole for most of her forty-one years, and now, even in her joy at having reached her goal in December 1994, she has to ask herself: what took you so long? In Skiing into the Bright Open Arnesen describes the exhausting, exhilarating experience of being the first known woman to ski unsupported to the South Pole. She also answers her own question, framing her account of her historic expedition with her longtime struggle to find the freedom and confidence to follow her dreams into uncharted territory. From her childhood in Norway to the seasons she spent working as a guide on Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, Arnesen courted the cold, and her memoir reflects the knowledge and passion for Arctic and Antarctic exploration that grew with her adventures in the wintry reaches of Norway and beyond. Tracing her path from the heroic stories of explorers like Fridtjof Nansen and Ernest Shackleton to her own crossing of the Greenland Ice Cap in 1992, Arnesen credits the inspiring feats of those who preceded her but also describes the obstacles—including niggling self-doubt—that tradition, convention, and downright prejudice put in her way as she endeavored to find the support and sponsorship granted to men in her field.A tale of solitary adventure in the bleak and beautiful bone-chilling cold of Antarctica, Skiing into the Bright Open tells a story of gritty determination, thrilling achievement, and perseverance in the face of near despair and daunting odds; it is, ultimately, an object lesson in the power of a dream if one is willing to pursue it to the ends of the earth.Trade Review"This account of a remarkable history-making solo adventure is told with understated grace by a no less remarkable woman. . . . Her towering inner strength, her courage and calm in the face of adversity, and her endless curiosity about what’s over the horizon all make for an amazing expedition."—Ann Bancroft, from the Foreword"Skiing into the Bright Open is an inspiration. In following Liv Arnesen from her childhood dreams of exploration in Norway to her historic solo expedition to the South Pole, we are drawn especially into the journey of Liv herself—bound to her dreams no matter the odds and obstacles, and as a woman in a field that too often tried to tell her no. This book will give strength to anyone fighting to follow their dreams. And the view from the ice is spectacular. I just listened to my own heart when thinking about the book."—Liv Ullmann"Skiing into the Bright Open by Liv Arnesen is a remarkable book that documents an incredible achievement. This gripping and personal narrative of Arnesen’s preparations and her solo journey on skis to the south pole is an unforgettable tale of focus and persistence. While hauling a 220-pound sledge across stastrugi and crevasses for 1200 kilometers, the author comes through as a person I would very much like to meet."—Arlene Blum, author of Annapurna: A Woman's Place and Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life"Skiing into the Bright Open is an inspiring memoir about the gritty determination that’s needed to achieve dreams and accomplish feats that once seemed impossible."—Foreword "Amid sundry accounts of other great polar achievements, overwhelmingly by men, Arnesen tells her story almost effortlessly, even chummily, sidestepping the usual tone of turmoil."—Star Tribune "There's something wonderfully perplexing about Norwegian adventurer Liv Arnesen's account of her solo ski journey to the South Pole."—The Daily Gazette "This humble telling of a remarkable accomplishment makes for a good read in a cozy spot, watching winter out the window. "—The Ely Winter Times"A tale of solitary adventure in the bleak and beautiful bone-chilling cold of Antarctica, Skiing into the Bright Open tells a story of gritty determination, thrilling achievement, and perseverance in the face of near despair and daunting odds; it is, ultimately, an object lesson in the power of a dream if one is willing to pursue it to the ends of the Earth. "—The Polar TimesTable of ContentsContentsForewordAnn BancroftPrologueFruit is Best Enjoyed when RipeSki-Touring between the Covers of a BookFinding My Own WayA First Test in GreenlandSkiing against the TideMy Provocative AnnouncementI Harden Myself in the Himalayas“Have you ever hauled a sledge, my dear?”Training with Tires and PavarottiThe EarthquakeYou Can Achieve What You WantFrom the Cold North to the Freezing SouthSteak and Red Wine in Chile—and We’re OffAlone at LastWind, Weather, and Proper ClothingI’m Enjoying Myself!Message No. 6: “Finish South Pole”And the Satellites Keep OrbitingA Quiet Toast Halfway

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Book SynopsisA full-colour portrait of Canada's curling giants--Randy Ferbey, Dave Nedohin, Scott Pfeifer and Marcel Rocque--winners of three world championships and four Canadian Briers.

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Book Synopsis"Now after 50 years, it's time for Canada to stand up and cheer. Stand up and cheer everybody! The Olympics Salt Lake City, 2002, men's ice hockey gold medal: Canada!" —Bob Cole, CBC play-by-play broadcaster There was no iconic Paul Henderson moment, nor a Sidney Crosby golden goal, but Canada’s 5-2 victory against the rival United States in the men's 2002 Olympic gold medal game wiped out 50 years of frustration for the nation that invented ice hockey. Canadians from coast to coast were whipped into a frenzy, with impromptu celebrations on streets like Granville in Vancouver, Yonge in Toronto, Ste-Catherine in Montreal, and Portage and Main in Winnipeg.Gold is the definitive chronicle of how the men of Team Canada made history. Marking 20 years since the momentous victory, Tim Wharnsby delivers the inside story of how Gretzky built the team and Pat Quinn got them to the gold medal, featuring exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and personnel.Readers will hear directly from Gretzky, Jarome Iginla, Joe Sakic, Steve Yzerman, and more in this thrilling and immersive narrative of Olympic triumph.Trade Review"Now after 50 years, it's time for Canada to stand up and cheer. Stand up and cheer everybody! The Olympics Salt Lake City, 2002, men's ice hockey gold medal: Canada!" -- Bob Cole, CBC play-by-play broadcaster

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Book SynopsisIn the run-up to the NHL Entry Draft in 1992, the Buffalo Sabres interviewed Matthew Barnaby. John Muckler, Buffalo's coach, asked him, "What happens at 8:05 on Saturday night in Detroit when Bob Probert asks you to fight?” When the teenager responded, “That’s easy. At 8:03, I’d have already asked Probert to fight,” they knew they had to draft him. Through 14 NHL seasons after that exchange, Barnaby never stopped fighting. In Unfiltered, the former right wing reflects on the adventures of a high-profile life and the determination that got him there, from getting drafted last in juniors to carving out a role for himself on each new NHL team, to discovering new joys and passions in retirement. Barnaby also opens up about the memorable hijinks, the larger-than-life hockey characters, and the very real challenges and risks that come with the sport's physicality. Both hilarious and heartrending, this is an unvarnished story of battles fought and lessons learned.

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Book SynopsisYour daily dose of nature doesn’t have to retreat with the warm weather. The Joy of Winter Hiking is your ultimate guide to getting outdoors in the most underrated season. In fact, author Derek Dellinger believes you should be seeking outdoor adventure in colder months, not just in spite of snow and cloudy days but because of these factors! From unmatched snow-capped views to the mental and physical health benefits of nature to precious wildlife sightings, the winter holds endless hiking opportunities. Alongside stunning winter photography, Dellinger prepares readers to venture safely and securely into nature. There’s advice on the gear you need to get going, the wildlife you might expect to find, understanding weather risks and even the how-tos of cold-weather camping. Made for the winter sportsman, tree hugger and avid hiker alike, this book is a thorough guide and breathtaking showcase of what’s awaiting you in the great outdoors.

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Book Synopsis Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies – 2nd Edition describes 100+ great routes for snowshoers of all levels – from beginners who have never snowshoed, to experienced backcountry travelers who are looking for new challenges. The 61 routes described in the first edition have been augmented with 45 new routes, including trips in the Crowsnest Pass and new treks at Lake Louise. In addition, several routes have been updated with new descriptions and better photos. Alternative, safer routes up several soon-to-be-classic ascents such as Rummel Ridge and Rawson Ridge are also a new feature of this book.The trips extend from scenic Waterton in the far south to the breathtaking Columbia Icefield in the north section of Banff National Park. Photos, maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each trip, as well as level of difficulty, objective hazards and additional equipment requirements.Whether you are looking for an easy day on flat terrain amid beautiful surroundings or far-reaching and magnificent views from the summit of a picturesque mountain, you will find even more of it in the second edition of this spectacular new guidebook.

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies describes 100+ great routes for snowshoers of all levels — from beginners who have never snowshoed, to experienced backcountry travelers who are looking for new challenges. The 61 routes described in the first edition have been augmented with 45 new routes, including trips in the Crowsnest Pass and new treks at Lake Louise. In addition, several routes have been updated with new descriptions and better photos. Alternative, safer routes up several soon-to-be-classic ascents such as Rummel Ridge and Rawson Ridge are also a new feature of this book.The trips extend from scenic Waterton in the far south to the breathtaking Columbia Icefield in the north section of Banff National Park. Photos, maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each trip, as well as level of difficulty, objective hazards and additional equipment requirements.Whether you are looking for an easy day on flat terrain amid beautiful surroundings or far-reaching and magnificent views from the summit of a picturesque mountain, you will find even more of it in the second edition of this spectacular new guidebook.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect resource for planning a quick snowshoeing adventure in the heart of Canada's glittering Rocky Mountains.Snowshoeing continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in North America. Each season thousands of winter-loving individuals and families venture into the stunning winter landscape for a quick getaway or an extended tour in areas surrounding Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Jasper, and Waterton. This new guidebook features 40 popular routes in the southern Canadian Rockies, from Waterton in the far south to Bow Lake about 500 km to the north. Some of the routes included are:Ranger RidgePrairie MountainKananaskis VillageMarushka LakeSpray LakeWatridge LakeWarspite LakeElk PassLower Kananaskis LakeUpper Kananaskis LakeLake MinnewankaInk PotsStanley Glacier ValleyEmerald LakeWapta FallsBow LakeStunning colour photos, informative maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each trip, as well as level of difficulty, time required and distance travelled.

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Book SynopsisTheNHLis a young man's league. How young? Connor McDavid was twenty years old when he won the scoring title andMVPin2017. Auston Matthews was still a nineteen-year-old rookie when he tied for second in the Rocket Richard Trophy race with forty goals. By the end of theNHL's hundredth season, eight of the top thirty scorersincluding four of the top tenwere twenty-three years old oryounger.Who are these fresh players? How did they get their starts? What did their journeys look like? This new generation of hockey superstars grew up differently than their predecessors and they weren't all skating on frozen ponds like Bobby Orr. Connor McDavid strapped on rollerblades and deked around paint cans in his parents' two-car garage. Auston Matthews learned to play hockey on a tiny three-on-three rink in the desert. Patrik Laine shot pucks at pop cans, William Nylander's dad'sNHLbuddies dropped him off at hockey camp, and Johnny Gaudreau chased Skittles candies around the ice while still in diapers. Each story is different. While Aaron Ekblad was always the biggest and strongest kid even while playing two years above his age group, a late bloomer like Mark Scheifele was continuously knocked around as he fought through obstacle after obstacle on his longer and more arduous path to theNHL. What the players share is passion and perseverancealmost to the point ofobsession.Hockey expert Michael Traikos travelled around the world from Helsinki to Thunder Bay interviewing risingNHLstars, their families, and more than two hundred teammates, coaches, scouts and friends. The result is a first-hand look at how each young star became the player he is todayand what they might become in thefuture.

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Book Synopsis“Mr. Brunner’s winning book is a reassuring, nostalgic reminder that winter is the season of both play and regeneration.”—Wall Street Journal In Winterlust, a farmer painstakingly photographs five thousand snowflakes, each one dramatically different from the next. Indigenous peoples thrive on frozen terrain, where famous explorers perish. Icicles reach deep underwater, then explode. Rooms warmed by crackling fires fill with scents of cinnamon, cloves, and pine. Skis carve into powdery slopes, and iceboats traverse glacial lakes. This lovingly illustrated meditation on winter entwines the spectacular with the everyday, expertly capturing the essence of a beloved yet dangerous season, which is all the more precious in an era of climate change “Brunner masterfully does in words what resilient and adventurous people have done in their lives for centuries; he finds beauty in blizzards and ice and the crystallized enchantment of snow.” —Dan Egan, Pulitzer finalist and author of The Death and Life of the Great LakesTrade Review“Thoughtful and meditative… Brunner offers readers pining for summer something to look forward to instead.” —Publishers Weekly “In an age of climate change, any writing about the dazzling beauty of winter takes on a subdued—almost nostalgic—tenor. Such is the case with Bernd Brunner’s slim, thoughtful meditation.” —Literary Hub “Part coffee table book, part deep dive into everything winter, Winterlust is a collector’s piece. Beautiful imagery combined with stoic storytelling weave a masterful, peaceful and, at times, thrilling embodiment of winter.” —Explore Magazine “A wonder-filled journey through humanity’s multifaceted relationships with this most endangered of seasons. Brunner’s explorations reveal how we shape and are shaped by the environments in which we live.” —David George Haskell, Pulitzer finalist and author of The Forest Unseen “Brunner masterfully does in words what resilient and adventurous people have done in their lives for centuries; he finds beauty in blizzards and ice and the crystallized enchantment of snow.” —Dan Egan, Pulitzer finalist and author of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes “A wonderful read and fascinating study of the coldest time of the year—Brunner adds warmth to this subject. I only regret this invaluable book was not available during my own research.” —Bob Eckstein, New York Times-bestselling author of The Illustrated History of the Snowman "In prose as clear and glittering as lake ice, Brunner captures the many facets of winter, which he reveals to be an enchanting—and, in some ways, endangered—season." —Robert Moor, On Trails “Winterlust is a powerful book, evocative and informative in equal measure. I thoroughly enjoyed feeling chilled by the atmosphere and then warmed by fascinating facts.” —Tristan Gooley, The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs “Winterlust is a dazzling piece of writing that explores, in prose as clear as an ice-crystal, the complex cultural meanings of winter across human and natural histories.” —Richard Hamblyn, The Invention of Clouds “What a delight … [Winterlust]is a novel exploration of various components of winter. The illustrations are delightful and help convey how the idea of winter fully engages the human imagination.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune “[Winterlust] often feels, bracingly, like a stroll through a curiosity shop.” —Christian Science Monitor

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Book SynopsisSnowboarding maverick Billy Morgan has dedicated his life to redefining what is possible. With two world firsts to his name, he is also the first British male to win an Olympic medal on snow. Emerging from working-class origins in Southampton, a long way off piste, Morgan came late to the traditionally bourgeois world of snowsports. Driven by a latent love for fun, he reaches far beyond the cliches of stoner kids and street slang to explore the courage required at his sport's highest levels. Morgan's specialist event, Big Air, involves flying off a 50-metre ramp at 70 miles per hour, spinning and twisting while airborne, then landing. Even within the death-defying world of adventure sports, it is one of the most dangerous disciplines imaginable. In this groundbreaking autobiography, Morgan outlines the culture, ethos and philosophy of his sport. A sport in which one wrong move can cause life-changing injury. A sport whose party-animal practitioners feel peculiarly attuned with nature. Drop In! is a testament to human potential.

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Book SynopsisBen Nevis and Glen Coe remain at the forefront of Scottish winter climbing and hold their place on the world stage of climbing. The classic climbs are highly regarded objectives. This selection of the best climbs across the area is enough to offer any climber a lifetime of inspiration. This eighth edition of Cicerone's classic guide is the first guide to categorise every climb and to describe in detail how they form, in order to help climbers choose the best route and judge the climbing conditions. Being in the right place at the right time is a major part of winter climbing and this book will guide you through the decision-making process to make more expeditions successful. With snow, ice and mixed routes ranging from grade I introductory ascents to extreme test pieces - including the hardest traditional winter climb in the world - there are routes to suit all abilities and preferences, plus advice to help you select an appropriate route for the prevailing conditions.Table of ContentsVOLUME 1 Topos key Preface Introduction Winter climbing: a recent history Types of winter climbs: snow, ice and mixed Weather Avalanches Access Equipment Additional safety precautions Using this guide Glen Coe Aonach Eagach Buachaille Etive Mòr Stob Dearg Stob Coire Altruim Lairig Eilde Sròn na Lairig and Eilde Canyon The Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail) Lost Valley Buttresses East face of Gearr Aonach Coire nan Lochan North-west face of Gearr Aonach Stob Coire nan Lochan Far Eastern Buttress North face of Aonach Dubh Coire nam Beitheach West face of Aonach Dubh Bidean nam Bian Stob Coire nam Beith Glen Coe - outlying areas Beinn Udlaidh Sgùrr na h-Ulaidh Beinn a' Bheithir Beinn Fhionnlaidh Garbh Bheinn Stob a' Ghlais Choire Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Route summary table by area Appendix C Route summary table by style VOLUME 2 Topos key Introduction Using this guide Ben Nevis Climbs from Coire Leis Little Brenva Face Climbs from Observatory Gully North East Buttress First Platform The Minus Face The Orion Face Point Five Gully area Indicator Wall Gardyloo Buttress Tower Ridge East Side Tower Ridge Douglas Boulder Climbs from Coire na Ciste Tower Ridge West Side Pinnacle Buttress Goodeve's Buttress and the Cascades The Comb Number Three Gully Buttress Creag Coire na Ciste The Trident buttresses Moonlight Gully Buttress C#xe0;rn Dearg Buttress Climbs from Castle Coire Castle Coire North Face of Castle Ridge Glen Nevis Mamores Stob B#xe0;n Mullach nan Coirean Aonach Mòr and Aonach Beag Aonach Mòr East Face - Coire an Lochain Aonach Mòr West Face Aonach Beag North Face Aonach Beag West Face Stob Coire an Laoigh Stob Coire an Laoigh Appendix A Route summary table by area Appendix B Route summary table by style

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to more than 450 winter climbs in the Northern Corries of Cairn Gorm, Braeriach, Beinn a’Bhuird, Lochnagar, Glen Clova and Creag Meaghaidh. Includes a wide selection of snow, ice and mixed routes of varying grades and lengths, from straightforward Grade I snow gullies through to extreme ice and mixed climbs of Grade VII and above. With clear route descriptions accompanied by symbols denoting the type of climb (snow, ice and mixed) and photographic topo diagrams, this guide helps climbers choose the best route for the prevailing conditions. Advice is given on how the required snow/ice conditions form for each climb, as well as how to evaluate avalanche risk, while approach maps for each climbing area show the best routes to access each crag. The Cairngorms offer some of the most reliable and accessible winter climbing in Scotland. Deep recesses and remote corries are home to some of the best mixed climbing anywhere. In good weather the journeys to and from the climbs can be as rewarding and memorable as the ascents themselves, while in poor weather the conditions will challenge the skill of the greatest mountaineers.

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Book SynopsisNew from Bradt is the first-ever, standalone English-language guide to Hokkaido, Japan''s second-largest island and northernmost prefecture. Home to under 5% of the country''s population, this is a land of vast, wild expanses which demands exploration at any time of year - and feels a world away from Tokyo. Penned by an outdoors-loving travel writer resident in Japan, Bradt''s Hokkaido delves far deeper into this frontier land than country-wide guidebooks can possibly do. Author Tom Fay provides detailed coverage of the island''s history, unique wildlife, local food, the Ainu (indigenous people), outdoor activities, skiing logistics, hiking courses and the practicalities of visiting in winter, when deep snow carpets the ground and the sea turns to ice.Hokkaido''s varied landscapes include remote mountain ranges, fertile lowland plains, sweeping forests and enormous wetlands home to rare birds and other wildlife. Even for the Japanese, Hokkaido has a somewhat wild and exotic aura - plac

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Book SynopsisGuide to nearly 1000 winter climbs in the English Lake District, ranging from classic high-mountain gullies and buttresses to frozen watercourses and icefalls. Covers all the known venues, with routes at all levels of difficulty from Grade I to Grade VI and above. Scafell, Pillar, Great Gable, Newland’s Hause, Helvellyn’s eastern coves, and outliers such as Cautley Spout Photo topos picture the lines taken by climbs, with accompanying text describing the key route features, crux and access/descent notes Approach maps show the best way to access each crag Details on climbing with nature conservation in mind, with symbols highlighting routes that are known habitats of rare alpine plants, or within Sites of Special Scientific Interest Joint production with the Fell and Rock Climbing Club Comprehensive notes on climbing ethics, including agreed venues for dry tooling Includes a list of first ascents dating back to the earliest Victorian pioneers Accommodation listings, climbing walls, safety notes, equipment, and a complete index of routes Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Maps and diagrams in this guide Location map Map key Editor's note Introduction Conditions Winter ethics Winter climbing styles Where to climb? Equipment Winter grades Dry tooling grades Using this guide First ascents or first claims? South Lakes Langdale Oxendale Bowfell Langdale Pikes Coniston Dow The Old Man Of Coniston Wetherlam Tilberthwaite and The Slate Quarries West Lakes Eskdale Little Narrow Cove Wasdale Scafell Massif Scafell Scafell Pike Lingmell Mosedale Western Wasdale Ennerdale Mirklin Cove Mirk Cove and Wind Gap Cove Pillar Great Gable and Kirk Fell Gable South Gable North Kirk Fell Buttermere Honister Pass Fleetwith Pike - North Face Warnscale Bottom Birkness Combe Bleaberry Combe Grasmoor Newlands Coledale Whinlatter North Lakes Borrowdale Borrowdale East Great End Area Borrowdale West Northern Fells Skiddaw Blencathra (Saddleback) Carrock Fell Thirlmere East Lakes Helvellyn Massif Helvellyn Nethermost Cove Ruthwaite Cove Cock Cove Dollywaggon Patterdale and Adjacent Valleys Patterdale - East Patterdale - West Grisedale Deepdale Sleet Cove Dovedale Kirkstone Pass Far Eastern Fells Mardale Blea Water Riggindale Whelter Bottom Swindale Longsleddale Kentmere Outlying Areas The Howgills Northern Pennines Dry Tooling Routes First Ascents Appendix A Winter Climbing and Nature Conservation Appendix B Procedure for Mountain Accidents Appendix C Useful Contacts Appendix D Campsites and Camping Barns Appendix E Climbing Walls Index of Routes

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Book SynopsisHere is the essential beginner’s guide to the fastest growing sport in the country according to the National Sporting Goods Association. The most important questions—how to stop, how to turn, and how to avoid the crash and burn syndrome—are answered because the author takes the reader along as he learns the sport himself. Basic gear, preparation, technique, and safety are also discussed.Trade Review"A fun look at learning to ride." -- Skiing Magazine"Important chapters on safety and courtesy augment the no-nonsense sections on gear, terminology, and basic moves." -- Library Journal

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Book SynopsisAmerican photographers John Huet and David Burnett were commissioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to create a personal record ofthe Olympic Games in their own way; these new books are the result of that freedom and artistry. They capture the essence and adventure of the Olympic Games through stunning and unconventional photographs.David Burnett is the co-founder of Contact Press Images in New York. He covered the Vietnam War as a staff photographer for "Life "magazine.John Huet is a sports photographer and a director of commercials. His book "Soul of the Game: Images and Voices of Street Basketball "was published to critical acclaim in 1997."

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Book SynopsisCome winter, Lake Tahoe’s trails, mountains, and shores shed their hikers and transform under a white blanket of snow into a serene winter wonderland. With towering snowy vistas, frozen subalpine lakes, lofty summits, and beautiful tree canopies, Lake Tahoe is one of America’s favorite winter playgrounds—with some of the most beautiful and invigorating views in the world.50 of the Best Snowshoe Trails around Lake Tahoe offers snowshoers of all levels a wide range of excursions—from flat and easy to steep and strenuous. It includes an immense variety of snowshoe routes, such as Mount Rose, Carson Pass, Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Highway 89, Truckee, and Donner Pass. Features include: Fifty distinct routes with directions to trailheads, detailed trip descriptions, and topographic maps Forty-five stunning photographs of popular trails, landscapes, and lake views Easy-to-read headings that provide key information on trail difficulty, distance, elevation, avalanche risk, facilities, managing agencies, highlights, lowlights, and more A wide range of outings for snowshoers of all abilities Recommendations on where to grab a hot drink, enjoy a hearty meal, or snuggle up for a cozy overnight stay Tips on everything from proper clothing and footwear to equipment checklists, pre-hike warm-ups, sanitation, dog-friendly trails, and permit requirementsWhether you are an amateur explorer or a winter adventure enthusiast, this comprehensive guidebook has everything you need to explore the winter playgrounds surrounding Lake Tahoe. Trade Review“This book is a thorough yet easy-to-navigate summary of snowshoeing treks in the Lake Tahoe area. White zeroes in on every aspect of a successful snowshoe trek and deftly describes them for readers. It’s a work that should be mandatory for newbies and longtime Tahoe locals alike.” —Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal

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Book SynopsisA strong likeable woman on her way to the top - over the ice and up the cliffs.

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Book SynopsisOff-Piste skiing and ski mountaiuneering has become more and more popular in the Lombardia area (Italy) recent years... it is a huge area with some very established resorts which act as convienient bases for the adventurous skier. This new guidebook from Versante Sud describes 50 off-piste routes and includes all the information a visiting skier will need including starting points, any ascent necessary, information on the chosen descent plus any possible variations that may be of interest. The guidebook is illustrated in full colour throughout and the text is in Italian and English...

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