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The most impressive, thrilling and scenic ski runs from one of the
world's leading ski experts. Long descents, big verts, challenging
pistes and stunning scenery, Powder is the definitive guide to the
best and most feared ski runs on the planet. Whether you're a
serious off-piste skier or a novice with alpine ambitions, this
visually stunning guide will undoubtedly inspire the winter
Olympian in all of us. Along with classic runs in Chamonix,
Whistler and Jackson Hole, Powder will also take you to offbeat and
exotic locations such as the Himalayas, the Atlas Mountains and the
2014 Olympic destination of Sochi in Russia - places notable not
only for the fantastic skiing and snowboarding, but also for their
extraordinary scenery. Powder is the ultimate bucket list for any
snowsports enthusiast, challenging beginners and experts alike to
take on the most breathtaking runs the world has to offer. Contents
include: Mt St Elias, Alaska; Whitehorn 2, Lake Louise, Canada;
Inferno, Murren, Switzerland; Tortin, Verbier, Switzerland;
Aiguille Rouge, Les Arcs, France; Klein Matterhorn Descent,
Cervinia, Italy; Lyngen Peninsula, Norway; Sochi Olympic Downhill,
Rosa Khutor, Russia; Mizuno no Sawa, Niseko, Japan; Everest, Mt
Everest, Nepal; The Motatapu Chutes, Treble Cone, New Zealand; Fast
One, Mt Buller, Australia; Mt Vinson, Antarctica.
'They're places skiers will love.' - Metro 'An intercontinental
romp through a galaxy of ski trivia.' - Scotsman 'Whether you've
ever skied or never been near a chairlift or the piste, there is
gold in these pages. ' - Press & The Journal The amazing
history behind the best ski trails in the world. Veteran ski
journalist Patrick Thorne has unearthed the incredible stories
behind 50 unique runs from the utterly unmissable to the totally
unexpected. Discover the two different Alpine ski areas who claim
to be Hannibal's route through the mountains with his elephants;
the debate around what is really the world's steepest slope; how
smugglers have used ski runs to escape custom patrol; and why
hundreds of skiers dress as witches at Belalp in Switzerland every
year. Features skiing from across Europe, North America and South
America, as well as fascinating global ski destinations including
China, Iran and even North Korea. Along the way we'll meet Franz
Klammer, the greatest ski racer in history, as well as The Beatles,
Count Dracula, St Patrick and James Bond. Complimented with
practical information and trail maps, it is the perfect gift for
the skier in your life.
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