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Skiing is a popular winter leisure activity that offers healthy outdoor action for the whole family, usually in spectacular mountain settings. This book gives the reader an introduction to the sport, covering types of skiing, essential equipment and gear, basic techniques and turns, advanced skills, and how to interpret snow conditions.... (More)
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An instruction manual for skiers seeking the developments in technique and technology that includes techniques for ski designs and tips for fine-tuning boots for specific styles and terrain. It offers a tactical approach to applying technique to meet the needs for various conditions and ski objectives, such as ice, powder, moguls and steeps.... (More)
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White Heat is a thrillingly written exploration of the extreme skiing life, the cult of speed, danger, and adventure that draws countless people to risk everything in the pursuit of high-altitude exhilaration... (More)
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A step-by-step guide to becoming an expert all-mountain skier. It takes you to the difficult places on the mountain - bumps, steeps, and trees - and helps you conquer them. It contains the information you need on equipment - including shaped skis, boots, bindings, and footbeds.... (More)
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The European Alps offer some of the finest and most accessible ski mountaineering in the world. This book describes the 'Classic Haute Route', the traverse between Chamonix and Zermatt, and also brings together a selection of the high-level ski tours in the Western Alps in areas as diverse as the Ecrins, Vanoise, Haute Maurienne, and more.... (More)
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The European Alps offer some of the finest and most accessible ski mountaineering in the world. This book includes some of the ski tours of the central and eastern Alps; hut-to-hut tours that explore the Bernese, Urner, Albula and Bernina Alps of Switzerland, and tours through the Silvretta, Otztal, Stubai and Ortler regions of Austria and Italy.... (More)
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A guide to skiing. It helps readers to master techniques - from the snowplough to parallel turns.... (More)
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Contains suitable tricks for various levels of skiing ability. This book also provides explanations as to how to ski in the halfpipe and moguls, or grind on rails. It is designed to teach the public training progressions that can be learned both on and off the snow, and to continue training during the months between May and August.... (More)
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Profiling over 80 of the best places to ski in Europe and North America, this book provides an overview of skiing in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and South America. It also provides information on individual resorts. It presents regional overviews, with information on mountain ranges, ski conditions, industry development and general character.... (More)
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Whether you're in it for the adrenaline buzz, the social scene or the tremendous feeling of freedom it brings, a love affair with snowsports takes work, but it could just be one of the most satisfying relationships you'll ever have. And this book gives you a guide to getting the best from your experience.... (More)
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Whether you are a first time skier or regularly take to the slopes, your chances of an enjoyable - and injury free - holiday are greatly enhanced if you prepare for the physical exertion of skiing. This book provides a fitness programme specifically designed for the rigours of skiing at all levels.... (More)
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Provides an introduction to ski touring in the Savoie and covers the Vanoise National Park and surrounding area. This guide covers the major areas of the region and includes tours of various levels of difficulty and of all styles, from one-day trips to multi-day, hut-to-hut journeys.... (More)
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