Mastering Snowboarding


Book Description

Olympic gold medalist Hannah Teter teams up with Snowboard magazine editor Tawnya Schultz in Mastering Snowboarding. Step-by-step instructions and color photo sequences depict essential techniques and tricks in park, halfpipe, and backcountry snowboarding.




The Illustrated Guide To Snowboarding


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Focusing on one of the most rapidly growing sports in this country, "The Illustrated Guide to Snowboarding" is geared toward anyone seriously interested in learning to ride and enjoy a snowboard. Illustrations.




Snowboarding Skills


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From the basics of standing up and stopping to the challenges of pivoting and jumping, Snowboarding Skills covers everything you need about the sport.




Snowboarder's Start-up


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Designed to prepare and motivate the start-up snowboarder during those first shaky days on the slopes. Endorsed by Ted Martin, International Snowboard Federation.




100 Slopes of a Lifetime


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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!




The Young Snowboarder


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Provides information on the history of snowboarding, necessary equipment, and step-by-step instructions on the techniques and moves involved.




Glacier Mountaineering


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Glacier Mountaineering provides the knowledge and skills needed to safely and self-sufficiently navigate over glacier terrain. Hundreds of hilarious and helpful illustrations by Mike Clelland complement the clear and concise text by Andy Tyson. Providing critical instruction for anyone planning to travel over glacier country—from the Cascades to the Rockies to Denali—this book will guide and entertain readers through glacier anatomy, equipment, route finding, and rescue techniques.







How to Snowboard (Have Fun) and Not Die


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Snowboarding is pretty fun, especially when you don't die. Whether it's avalanches, hypothermia, runaway snowboards, falling ice, tree-wells, or even goats... snowboarders have a lot to worry about! In this guide you'll find everything you need to conquer the sport, gain first-hand experience from the experts, and learn how to avoid some of the (literal) pitfalls that you'll find. Whether you are going to compete in the X-Games someday, or you just want to have some fun in the snow, there's something in this book for everyone.Alpine climates are tricky if you aren't used to them, so there's a lot to teach when it comes to the snow. My goal was to create a guide that anyone could learn from, even if you've never even seen the snow. Everyone should be able to experience the joy that comes with snowboarding, so this guide was written to be universally accessible. At the end of the day I want to teach you how to snowboard (have fun) and not die. Whoa! That's the title!




Ski A-Z


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Ski A-Z is an illustrated introduction to skiing. It demystifies the world of skiing, making it more accessible. This book explains what it can take years to discover, and many things that no one mentions to beginner skiers. Ski A-Z has valuable information and advice that can empower the reader to be able to enjoy the experience of skiing. This book will help anyone prepare for mountain experiences as its packed with useful tips and insights.