This deeply revised and comprehensive second edition of Backcountry Skiing, by elite Swiss mountain guide Martin Volken and his coauthors, Margaret Wheeler and Scott Schell, provides skiers and boarders with foundational skills, improved techniques, and better preparation before they head into the mountains.
The champion snowboarder and Dancing with the Stars contestant chronicles her battle with and recovery from bacterial meningitis, which cost her her legs.
This book provides a comprehensive look at the snowboarding phenomenon, including its history; techniques and equipment; biographies of the sport's pioneers, athletes, and heroes; key sites and events; and future directions.
* Tips on the latest gear and developments in the snowboarding industry* A useful manual for those serious about improving their technical snowboarding skills on the mountain* Clear, authoritative approach to learning the techniques of the sportWith millions flocking to the sport each year, snowboarding has become one of the of most popular winter pastimes.