Description
Book SynopsisA huge number of people ski, and this fun little book looks at all aspects of what makes it so appealing. For some, it's a serene communication with nature as they glide down a gentle slope in silence, for others it's a 100-miles-an-hour descent down an almost vertical piste with an evening of beer, cheese and singing as a follow-up.
The Little Book of Skiing delves into this fascinating sport, starting with the history and encompassing pretty much everything that draws us to beautiful white slopes across the world. So whether you're a once-a-year wobble-down-a-nursery-slope type or a skiing superstar in lycra, this book will inform, amaze and amuse, and hopefully make your next epic power day that little bit better.
SAMPLE QUOTE:
'There are really only three things to learn in skiing: how to put on your skis, how to slide downhill, and how to walk along the hospital corridor.' - From A Chinaman in My Bath and other pieces by Lord Mancroft, 1974
SAMPLE FACT:
The word 'ski' comes from the ancient Norse word 'skio', which means a split piece of wood.
Table of ContentsIt's All Downhill From Here: The history of skiing, from the earliest records of transporting goods over snow to the most exciting downhill challenges.
All You Need is Gloves: This chapter looks at skis, boots, goggles, poles and all the other fancy accoutrements you may 'need' on the slopes.
Peak Your Interest: The most interesting, exciting and famous places you can ski, from all around the world, from St Moritz, Courchevel and Zermatt in Europe, Whistler in Canada, Aspen in the USA, to Thredbo in Australia, Niseko in Japan and Whakapapa in New Zealand.
Après Ski: For some, it's a critical party time, for others it's stretching out by a log fire with some mulled wine.
Powder to the People: Includes great skier biographies, details of skiing types and tournaments, records, facts, quotes and more.
The Best Things in Life Are Freeze: Quotes, sayings, proverbs and jokes.
