Author : David Holyoak
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 19,69 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781552978283
A guide to the top 40 ski resorts in North America.
Author : Louis W. Dawson
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,64 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :
Presents historical background on ski mountaineering, which is climbing a mountain on skis and then skiing down the slopes, and offers tips on climbing and skiing specific mountains.
Author : Margaret Supplee Smith
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,54 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780806142951
Explores the combined phenomena of skiing, tourism, and architecture from a national perspective. Focusing on destination ski resorts in New England, the Rocky Mountains, the Far West, and southern Canada, Smith examines the architecture of recreational skiing from the 1930s to 1990, showing how small, family-operated businesses evolved into the massive, theme-oriented, multipurpose ski establishments of today.
Author : Alf Alderson
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 12,35 MB
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1912621282
Ultimate Skiing Adventures takes you on a skiing voyage around the planet's biggest, best and most unusual ski destinations – from the huge mega-resorts of the French Alps to sailing along Iceland's north coast in search of great snow, there are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert. The inspirational descriptions of 100 locations combine Alf Alderson's personal experience with the input of experts in all aspects of skiing and mountain sports and are accompanied by stunning full-page photography from some of the world's foremost ski photographers. Published in a year of great uncertainty for ski travel, this book allows you to escape onto the slopes in your own home. Perfect for indulging in some armchair skiing of slopes that only the most adventurous will tackle and for planning your next ski trip. And it's not just about skiing – the contents cover avalanche rescue techniques, snow science, road trips, the work of ski patrollers and resorts so remote and obscure that you may never have heard of them. The book is divided into sections on Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, Scandinavia and the Rest of the World. Discover where you will ski next – in reality or in your imagination.
Author : David Goodman
Publisher : Appalachian Mountain Club
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 27,95 MB
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781628421248
Updated for the first time in ten years, the "bible of Eastern backcountry skiing" returns with an all-new edition, fully revised to reflect the latest and greatest off-piste lines--as well as the trove of newly created and rehabilitated ski glades in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, and Massachusetts.
Author : Kurt Niiler
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 2020-09
Category :
ISBN : 9780578720654
Often credited as the "birthplace of extreme skiing" in North America, the steep gullies of the Presidential Range have inspired east coast skiers for more than a century. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, the need for a definitive guidebook has presented itself. This is the first guidebook to focus solely on backcountry skiing in the Presidential Range, giving these iconic mountains the attention they deserve. While Tuckerman Ravine and the east side of Mount Washington serve as the focal point to this guide, other lesser explored areas throughout the range are also featured-some of them in writing for the first time ever.Inside are detailed descriptions of 91 different routes, spanning from King Ravine on the north side of Mount Adams down to the Webster Cliffs in Crawford Notch. Each area features stunning aerial photography, detailed maps, approach information, inspiring action shots, and much more. This is without question the most comprehensive guide to backcountry skiing in the Presidential Range to date!
Author : Tam Leach
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 30,96 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781843530794
A guide for both skiers and snowboarders to the slopes and resorts of the US and Canada, covering over 100 destinations from world-class mountains to local gems. There is in-depth coverage of the ski areas, including piste reviews, suggestions for backcountry forays, details of boardparks and tips on avoiding crowds. The guide also provides informative and colourful reviews of the other attractions that make up a ski trip - hotels, restaurants, bars, spas and shopping.
Author : Gordy Megroz
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,2 MB
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781426221958
This ultimate skier and snowboarder bucket list, from celebrated runs in Alta, Utah, to the challenge of Switzerland's 4 Vallees races through 100 energizing snowy experiences for all levels. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from experts, need-to-know travel information, and practical tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best ski and snowboarding experiences on breathtaking slopes around the world. Complete with a foreword from celebrated Olympic alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, 100 Slopes of a Lifetime is divided by interest and skill level: cross-country routes to intermediate downhill moguls to expert-only backcountry terrain, skiers and snowboarders will find the perfect destination for their dream terrain. From dreamy Colorado escapes to Hokkaido, Japan, where Siberian storms dump more than 60 feet of snow every year, you'll find countless slopes to add to your bucket list from the wilds of Alaska to breathtaking Morocco. Plus find plenty of apres ski activities including: Getting up close with elk in Jackson Hole Trying Europe's longest toboggan run Or sampling the Dolomite's finest cuisine) Grab your skis or boards; this comprehensive and innovative guide will lead you to experience the greatest snow-play adventures the world has to offer!
Author : Brian Finestone
Publisher : Gordon Soules Book Publishers
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 36,17 MB
Release : 2012-01-15
Category : Blackcomb Mountain (B.C.)
ISBN : 9780987779601
This is a guidebook for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders to maximize their experience at Whistler Blackcombski and snowboard resort. The book presents detailed information about the many ski areas on the mountains, including 120 runs not published on the resort's trail map. It includes 85 colour aerial photographs, providing unobstructed views of the countless opportunities available for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders to test their skills. Whistler Blackcomb is a premier ski and snowboard resort located in Canada's Coast Mountain Range. The resort is a two hours drive from Vancouver, British Columbia, and was one of the event sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Author : Simon Hudson
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 32,86 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
With an emphasis on European issues, this book looks into the dynamics of the international ski industry. It presents research and statistical information, as well as case studies from Europe and North America.
