Skiing into Modernity is the story of how skiing moved from Europe's Scandinavian periphery to the mountains of central Europe, where it came to define the modern Alps and set the standard for skiing across the world.
This is the dramatic story of the development and history of Sugarloaf ski resort from its beginnings as a hand-cleared path to an international ski and golfing resort of world renown.
Utah skiers claim to have the greatest snow on earth, and this revised and updated edition guides readers to the best backcountry ski tours in the state.
Climbing and Skiing Colorado's Mountains is a select guidebook to 50 of the most classic, aesthetic, and iconic backcountry ski descents in the state of Colorado.
Maine Ski Hall of Famer John Christie, author of the definitive history of the resort at Sugarloaf and veteran of Maines ski industry, teams up with his son Josh to guide skiers to all the best places.
Kinder für Sport begeistern: Was Schulen, Vereine & Gesellschaft jetzt ändern müssenDopingskandale, Milliardenverschwendung, Korruption das Ansehen von Sportverbänden und Spitzensportlern hat in den letzten Jahren stark gelitten.
Zur Saisonvorbereitung sollen mit einem abwechslungsreichen Programm und mit vielfältigen, modernen Trainingsmitteln sowohl Anfänger als auch Fortgeschrittene in Schwung gebracht werden.
Zur Saisonvorbereitung sollen mit einem abwechslungsreichen Programm und mit vielfältigen, modernen Trainingsmitteln sowohl Anfänger als auch Fortgeschrittene in Schwung gebracht werden.
Mit achtzehn Jahren bezwang er den Ortler, den Mont Blanc, das Matterhorn und die Eiger-Nordwand, mit Reinhold Messner stand er auf sieben Achttausendern – Hans Kammerlander ist einer der erfolgreichsten Extrembergsteiger der Welt.
Ski mountaineering guidebook to the Western Alps including the classic Haute Route, Chamonix to Zermatt, tours in the Ecrins, Vanoise, Haute Maurienne, Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc, Valais and Urner Alps.
Century of Northwest wilderness skiing stories by noted expert150 black-and-white and color photographsCelebrates the friluftsliv, or open-air living spirit, of backcountry skiingIn Written in the Snows, renowned local skiing historian Lowell Skoog presents a definitive and visually rich history of the past century of Northwest ski culture, from stirring and colorful stories of wilderness exploration to the evolution of gear and technique.
2023 Independent Publisher Book Award GOLD in Travel GuidebooksOverview of sixteen complete systems (three or more huts) with all you need to know to plan a trip from terrain to costs and other logisticsAt-a-glance tables for quick comparison of hut systemsFull-color photos and detailed mapsHut to Hut USA celebrates the opportunities for hut-tohut hiking, mountain biking, and skiing or snowshoeing at sixteen hut systems across the United States from the Appalachian Mountain Club s hiking huts in the White Mountains, to the San Juan Huts that allow mountain bikers to pedal from Telluride or Durango to Moab, to the Rendezvous Huts for Nordic skiers in Washington s Methow Valley.
The mountains and foothills of western Maine can be truly a winter wonderland, featuring some of the finest winter terrain in the Eastern United States.
Maine Ski Hall of Famer John Christie, author of the definitive history of the resort at Sugarloaf and veteran of Maines ski industry, teams up with his son Josh to guide skiers to all the best places.
Whether you re an experienced backcountry skier or intermediate snowboarder looking to ramp up your out of bounds expeditions, Brittany and Frank Konsella have the cred to guide you to the state s special runs.
Nearly 100 backcountry ski routes most located in the central Wasatch Written by a ski-obsessed outdoor journalist Both day trips and overnights includedJared Hargrave averages more than 70 ski days a year, which adds up to a ton of local knowledge.
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Backcountry Medicine"e; from Mountain Travel & Rescue(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)Completely updated and expanded official rescue workbook of the National Ski Patrol, now available to other wilderness first responders and the general public* Authoritative and comprehensive mountain safety and rescue text -- your most valuable search and rescue equipment * Recommended for classroom and educational program adoption* All-new illustrationsAs a leading authority of on-mountain safety since 1938, the nonprofit National Ski Patrol has dedicated itself to serving the public and the outdoor recreation industry by providing education, and accreditation to emergency care and safety services providers.
CLICK HERE to download a sample route from Backcountry Ski & Snowboard WashingtonSki and snowboard adventures can be found year-round when you know where to look start here!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHAPTER ON "e;BASIC SKI SKILLS"e; NOW FROM CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)* Technique demonstrated in step-by-step photos* Special learning activities reinforce instruction * Sidebars for trouble-shooting common problems and matching technique to terrain and snow conditions* Tips for engaging the family From the first time you step into your bindings to mastering the stride, the glide, and the skate: Steve Hindman has you covered.
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Uphill Movement"e; from Backcountry Skiing(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)* For intermediate-to-advanced backcountry skiers* Includes trip planning, navigation, fitness, and avalanche safety information, in addition to techniques* Provides advice on how to make well-informed backcountry decisionsMartin Volken and his co-authors provide skiers with all the tools and knowledge they need to safely and successfully travel in the mountain backcountry.
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Backcountry Forecasting & Decisions"e; from The Avalanche Handbook * Information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion * Chapters on the elements of backcountry avalanche forecasting and the decision-making process * This is the text used by search and rescue professionals, ski patrol groups, and outdoor education programs Technical yet accessible, The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Edition, covers the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; rescue techniques; and research on understanding and surviving avalanches.
Snow Tales and Powder Trails is a collection of short stories and photographs, telling of a lifetime journey through snowy lands and mountains, using skis as a mode of transport and artistic medium.
Climbing and Skiing Colorado's Mountains is a select guidebook to 50 of the most classic, aesthetic, and iconic backcountry ski descents in the state of Colorado.
