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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Winter sports > Snowboarding
The second in the Scottish Offpiste guidebook series, this
colourful book focuses on the incredible mountains of Glencoe
centred around the historic White Corries ski area. 93 routes, 230
pages, 210 full colour photos and diagrams - plus a completely new
section on avalanche and mountain safety and decision making.This
offpiste skiing and snowboarding guidebook showcases and explores
stunning backcountry freeride terrain, steep faces, remote gullies,
epic traverses, and the oldest ski hill in Scotland. The skiing on
offer in the corridor between Crianlarich and Ballachulish is some
of the best in the country, and with the Pass of Glencoe steeped in
mountaineering history there are few more atmospheric places to
have adventures. Inside you will find easy freeride routes at
Glencoe Mountain Resort, hidden corries and gullies on the famous
Buachailles and the Bidean nam Bian massif, as well as some classic
days out such as the prized Black Mount Traverse. With route entry
diagrams, detailed descriptions, and loads of colour photos, this
book is not only an essential source of information but a guide
that will keep readers inspired until the snow arrives!
Shred the slopes with Desktop Snowboarding! This kit contains
everything you need to assemble a miniature winter mountain slope
so you can do some finger snowboarding, right at your desk. * MINI
SNOWBOARD: Includes 3-inch mini snowboard with tiny boots attached
for your fingers * ONE-OF-A-KIND MINI MOUNTAIN SLOPE PIECES: A
mini, flocked mountain slope in two pieces that snaps together,
including a jump ramp on one side and a rail on the other *
CUSTOMIZABLE: Incudes 2 sheets of full-color sticker to deck out
your board * BOOK INCLUDED: Instructional mini book on finger
snowboarding, accompanied by full-color illustrations
With more and more people heading into the winter backcountry on
skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount
importance. Allen & Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book
distills the sometimes overly technical information of snow science
into a user-friendly format with helpful illustrations and
easy-to-understand text. With years of experience as NOLS
instructors to draw on, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland team up to
give winter recreationists the information they need to stay safe
in the backcountry, including how to prepare for your trip, proper
equipment and how to use it, snowpack assessment, choosing safe
travel routes, decision making, and rescue scenarios. Written for
both aspriring winter backcountry travelers and experts alike, this
book is a must-read for anybody who loves to experience the
solitude and beauty of the snowy mountains.
There's nothing more exciting and engaging than the Olympic Games.
Athletes from across the globe unite to participate in the most
thrilling and vigorous competitions of their lives. These athletes
didn't get to the Olympics by accident -- it takes years of
dedication, sweat, and training to become an Olympic athlete. But
you don't have to be training for the Olympics to enjoy sports.
Whether you like bike riding, skiing, or softball this official
U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Series has been designed to introduce
young athletes and their families to the world of Olympic sports.
Each book explains how the sport is played, what to watch for as a
spectator, and how to get actively involved as a participant.
Before a surfing accident caused thirty-three-year-old Devon Raney
to lose all but 15 percent of his vision, he had already lived an
extraordinary life. Time and again he’d gone against the grain to
maximize time for his passions—surfing, skateboarding, and
snowboarding—bringing him into the direct path of colorful
characters, unexpected adventures, and even the occasional brush
with death. Through it all, Devon’s commitment to outdoor
adventure never wavered. If anything, he learned to approach the
other commitments he would make in life—as a husband and as a
father—with the same passion and dedication he’d applied to
board sports. So when facing a devastating mid-life challenge,
Devon once again went against the grain -- sideways. Instead of
retreating into a life made smaller by the things he could no
longer do—drive, build houses, read to his young daughter—Devon
resolved to keep his commitments to the same passions that had
defined and sustained him. Using his remaining peripheral vision,
he developed a style of tandem snowboarding, figured out how to
read the waves, and carried himself through his daily life in such
a way that few people other than his close friends and family were
aware of his vision loss. Still Sideways makes the case for
the sustaining power of nature for a new generation of outdoor
enthusiasts: the late Gen X / early millennial generation that has
one foot firmly in adulthood and the other foot buckled into a
binding. Readers will relate to Devon’s stubborn refusal to
organize his life around convention and will be inspired by how his
dogged devotion to shredding brings him salvation, not comeuppance,
when it all hits the fan. A must-read for any mid-life adventurer,
Still Sideways intersperses a gripping narrative of Devon’s
incredible decade and flashbacks of formative experiences from his
youth and young adulthood with humor, candor, and authenticity.
This book provides the first in-depth analysis of the global
phenomenon of snowboarding culture. Adopting an interdisciplinary
approach, it offers key insights into the sport, lifestyle,
industry, media, gender relations, travel, and physical experience
of snowboarding, in both historical and contemporary contexts.
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!
"Snowfinder USA" is a guide book for people who love the snow,
written by people who love the snow. This "pro-in-your-pocket" is
written by local experts, pro skiers and boarders, to give you the
low down on the best ski resorts in the USA.The 'snowfinder'
concept is based on the four key requirements to maximise snow time
and apres enjoyment. This guide provides you with all the info you
need on the key snowboard and ski resorts in USA.Firstly, each
resort is introduced by a pro skier or snowboarder who intimately
knows the resort and wants to share their knowledge with the
reader.Secondly, each resort is coupled with a clear and easy to
navigate piste map, so the skier instantly has the map to hand (or
in his pocket!) whenever it is needed. "Snowfinder USA" also gives
information on the best off-piste runs too.Thirdly, the guide
comments on the important runs in each resort, a must for any skier
or snowboarder who does not have previous knowledge of the
resort.And finally, as well as the professional information, the
guide also offers information on apres ski - for each resort it
details the best places to eat, drink, chill out or dance the night
away: All this information in a guide which fits neatly into your
coat pocket! It contains: over 800 stunning photographs and clear
illustrations; easy to use piste maps, and detailing the best on
piste, off piste and backcountry skiing in USA; and, low down on
every resort from professionals and local experts.
Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die-the 10th book in
the popular Fifty Places series-takes readers to some of the
world's most inspiring skiing/snowboarding destinations: the
Chugach Mountains (Alaska); Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat
Springs (Colorado); Tuckerman Ravine (New Hampshire); Rusutsu
(Japan); Chamonix (France); Portillo (Chile); and Whistler
Blackcomb (British Columbia). Based on interviews with leading
experts, the book chronicles the rich history of these sports and
the people who have mastered them, including Tommy Moe, Jonny
Moseley, Billy Kidd, and Greg Harms. Above all, Santella provides
readers with the gorgeous scenery, the glamorous ambiance, and the
always thrilling experience of visiting mountains from the Alps to
the Rockies, whether it's apres-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides
into virgin Alaskan powder. Praise for Fifty Places to Ski and
Snowboard Before You Die "Even the reader who gets no farther than
the couch can feel transported to the snow-covered peaks, mogul
fields, and sparkling expanses sculpted by the book's avalanche of
quirky nuggets, insider tips, and historical perspectives . . .
After writing nine other Fifty Places guides, author Chris Santella
has the drill down." -Reuters.com "Whether you're an expert looking
to hit the double diamond moguls or a beginner who wants a gentle
slope just in case stopping is an issue, these spots have a little
something for everyone." -The Daily Beast "For powderhounds, Fifty
Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die by Chris Santella
($25) looks at snow sports destinations around the world."
-Associated Press
Here is the essential beginner's guide to the fastest growing sport
in the country according to the National Sporting Goods
Association. The most important questions--how to stop, how to
turn, and how to avoid the crash and burn syndrome--are answered
because the author takes the reader along as he learns the sport
himself. Basic gear, preparation, technique, and safety are also
discussed.
A comprehensive insider's view of the world's fastest-growing
winter sport and the energetic subculture it has spawned. It offers
a holistic picture with action shots, behind-the-scenes reportage,
hospital portraits and the latest graphic designs and
illustrations. These images are infused with commentary, quotes and
jargon from those who live for snowboarding - pitching iconic
high-points alongside day to day minutiae, weather obsessions with
the trappings of a professional rider's engagements. Blower has
made its way in to snowboarding's inner circle - sourcing
information and iconography from the specialist print media,
clothing and graphic creatives who are shaping its future.
Utah is known for having "the greatest snow on earth," and this
comprehensive guide provides all the details you need to make the
most of your vacation.
From listing by terrain types to tips and tricks at each resort,
this book explores skiing and snowboarding in Utah in exceptional
detail and provides the insight you need to enjoy everything the
mountains have to offer. Full-color throughout.
In this riveting first-person account, former Olympian and
professional hockey player Eric LeMarque tells a harrowing tale of
survival-of how, with only a lightweight jacket and thin wool hat,
he survived eight days stranded in the frozen wilderness after a
snowboarding trip gone horribly wrong. Known by his National Guard
rescuers as "the Miracle Man," Eric recounts his rise to success
and fame as a hockey player and Olympian, his long and painful fall
due to crystal meth addiction, and his unbelievable ordeal in the
wilderness. In the end, a man whose life had been based on
athleticism would lose both his legs to frostbite and had to learn
to walk-and snowboard-again with prosthetics. He realized that he
couldn't come to terms with his drug addiction or learn to walk
again by himself. He had to depend on God for his strength. Now an
inspirational speaker committed to raising awareness for the
dangers of drugs and crystal meth, Eric, in 6 Below, confronts the
ultimate test of survival: what it takes to find your way out of
darkness, and-after so many lies-to tell the truth and, by the
grace and guidance of God, begin to live again.
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