Winter Sports category: 401 books
Snow Business
Nordic Adventures of a Ski Rep
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2018
A useful guide for aspiring ski reps, providing insight into a typical winter season
Explores Swedish culture and traditions– portrays Sweden in an honest, different light
Andrew Reed spent a winter as a ski rep for a well known UK travel company in the resort of Åre, Sweden. The...
by Sheri Colberg-Ochs
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2012
Vacations, skiing, sledding, hot tubs, and other winter fun—this second book of the Sandy Beach series has it all! A winter skiing vacation takes teenaged Sandy and her friend, Forrest, and their two families to a ski resort in South Lake Tahoe, where in addition to having fun, Sandy ends up investigating...
Winter Trails™ Colorado
The Best Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2013
Revised and updated, this guide leads readers to 50 of the best snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails in Colorado--from Rocky Mountain National Park to Telluride.
by Prof. John G. Norris
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2013
Book to be published, SKIING IN CHINA by John G. Norris. The idea and goal is to reach a broad spectrum of potential buyers by approaching various levels of winter sports federations, National Ski Councils, Equipment manufacturers and distributors, Universities, Government agencies, airlines, tourism...
Spiritual Adventures in the Snow
Skiing & Snowboarding as Renewal for Your Soul
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2012
Turn your recreation in the snow into a spiritual high point!
Activities that are exhilarating and fun are not usually thought of as spiritual. But to the contrary, such ventures may well point us to our most profound spiritual connections. For when we are able to come fully into the present...
by Kate Burke
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Do you like the idea of going on a skiing and snowboarding holiday, but just don’t know where to start? If this sounds like you, then you’ve come to the right book.
Skiing and Snowboarding – A Beginner’s Guide demystifies the world of winter sports, opening the door for everyone...
by H. A. Rey, Margret Rey
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2009
George and the man with the yellow hat enjoy watching the winter sports competition. When they stop to warm up with some cocoa, George's curiosity about the racing equipment leads to some wild rides up and down the slopes. He creates quite a stir at the resort, and may even create a new sport!
by Martin Volken, Guides Of Pro Guiding Service
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
CLICK HERE to download a sample route from Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Washington
Ski and snowboard adventures can be found year-round when you know where to look — start here!
* Only Mountaineers Books offers guidebooks for backcountry ski routes in Washington, and this is the...
25 Top Ski Destinations
This Amazing Handbook Will Let You Discover The Best Ski Destinations For Your Ski Vacations Including Skiing In Austria, Skiing In Aviemore, Skiing In France And So Much More!
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2012
When it comes to skiing and winter sports, Europe has more than its fair share of amazing resorts. From the greatly priced, to the more than reasonable, Europe has it all, and has so much to offer any skier. If you’ve never been to Europe on a skiing holiday, or if you’re looking to expand your...
A Turn for the Worst
A Curling Widow's Story
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2015
Curling Widow: the spouse or significant other of a professional curler who is alone for long periods of time during the competitive curling season. A Turn for the Worst is the story of one such woman. This book follows her and her family through the ups and downs of the curling world, including experiences...
by Jeremy K. Davis
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2018
The Berkshires of Massachusetts have long been known as a winter sports paradise. Forty-four ski areas arose from the 1930s to the 1970s. The Thunderbolt Ski Trail put the Berkshires on the map for challenging terrain. Major ski resorts like Brodie Mountain sparked the popularity of night skiing with...
But Now I See
My Journey from Blindness to Olympic Gold
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2012
The US Olympic gold medalist and four-time World Champion bobsledder shares the traumatic account of losing his sight—and his remarkable comeback.
One of the top bobsledders in the world and leader of the four-man American team, Steven Holcomb was considered a strong gold contender for the...
by K.C. Althen
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015
Many outdoor recreationalists, including skateboarders, surfers, and sailboarders, are discovering this fabulous way to enjoy winter. You can, too! This book covers all aspects of snowboarding:
How to get started
Basic and advanced techniques
Freestyle maneuvers
Equipment and accessories
Safety,...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2018
The Science of Figure Skating is the first book to provide an evidence-based and comprehensive reference for the scientific underpinnings of this complex Olympic sport, where early specialization presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes alike.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and...