Winter Sports category: 401 books

Completely revised, the fifth edition of Snowshoeing teaches you how to navigate through snow-clad woods, compete in races, and climb to new summits with easily-learned techniques. This classic how-to manual has all the latest information on snowshoeing equipment, from various types of snowshoes to...

Some dreams should be stronger than our fears Fiona Easton is a contradiction - a ski instructor who's scared of heights, and a passionate woman who's afraid of intimacy.  But a lost child, an approaching blizzard and a legendary Scot force her to face her fears, and re-examine her dreams. Dreams...

Maddie’s ski vacation is shaping up to be a disaster—can she catch a break? A surprise ski trip with her dad is just what Maddie’s winter vacation needs. And when Dad says she can bring along her BFF Aimee and her pug, Phinnie, it’s guaranteed to be the best week ever. But things keep...

It's winter vacation, and Zack Allen's family is headed to the mountains. When Zack arrives, Johnny, the school's biggest bully, tricks him into entering the annual ski competition. While on the slopes, however, Zack discovers an even greater problem, an evil villain is building a giant freeze ray within the mountain. Now Zinc must stop his evil plans and take home the ski trophy.

Snow day! School’s closed! And somewhere out there, a snowball fight is waiting to happen! Comedian and future Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon brings the high action and high comedy of winter’s most riotous kid rite of passage to life in brisk, uproarious verse. Snow bunnies and Fallon fans of...

Hannah and Brian have the run of Snowstream, a cool winter resort. But a new kid, Zach, starts a boys-only snowboard cross team. What will Brian do when he’s forced to choose between Hannah and snowboarding?

Do your kids like snow, sliding, and candy?  They will love Bobsleigh Jellybeans over the holiday season! And if you like teaching your children about following their passions, and why kindness and teamwork are more important than winning, then this book is doubly for you. Plus... who doesn't...

Every winter, world-class racers schuss down race courses at speeds upwards of 80 mph, going all-out for 2 minutes of racing. Die-hard recreational skiers spend weekends exhausting themselves to catch that last chair-lift ride. Professional ski instructors devote their free time to honing skills in...

* Tips on the latest gear and developments in the snowboarding industry * A useful manual for those serious about improving their technical skills on the mountain * Clear, authoritative approach to learning the techniques of the sport With millions flocking to the sport each year, snowboarding has become...

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Uphill Movement" from Backcountry Skiing (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * For intermediate-to-advanced backcountry skiers * Includes trip planning, navigation, fitness, and avalanche...

The more you know about snow stability, the better your travel and rescue skills. And the sharper your decision making, the better you’ll be able to avoid avalanche danger and have more fun in the winter backcountry. In Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 3rd Edition, acclaimed snow and avalanche...

This new edition of Summits & Icefields 2: Alpine Ski Tours in the Columbia Mountains continues RMB’s tradition of offering snow enthusiasts updated editions of our bestselling guidebooks. Researched and written by legendary alpinist Chic Scott, with the assistance of certified mountain guide...

Snowshoeing is a great outdoor activity to do during the winter when snow has accumulated on the ground. It can burn twice as many calories as walking, at about 600 calories per hour. It is inexpensive to start snowshoeing as a hobby since all you need is a pair of snowshoes. Poles are optional if...

Do snowshoes come in different sizes? What type of snowshoes are best for me? What kind of gear do I need for the backcountry? Claire Walter provides expert answers to a variety of common snowshoeing questions so people of every age and fitness level can start enjoying this easy, low-impact wintertime...