The Rough Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding in North America
Title | The Rough Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding in North America PDF eBook |
Author | Tam Leach |
Publisher | Rough Guides |
Pages | 582 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9781843530794 |
A guide for both skiers and snowboarders to the slopes and resorts of the US and Canada, covering over 100 destinations from world-class mountains to local gems. There is in-depth coverage of the ski areas, including piste reviews, suggestions for backcountry forays, details of boardparks and tips on avoiding crowds. The guide also provides informative and colourful reviews of the other attractions that make up a ski trip - hotels, restaurants, bars, spas and shopping.
50 Classic Ski Descents of North America
Title | 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America PDF eBook |
Author | Art Burrows |
Publisher | |
Pages | 201 |
Release | 2010-11-15 |
Genre | Mountaineering |
ISBN | 9780982615430 |
Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America is a large-format compilation of iconic and aesthetic ski descents from Alaska to Mount Washington. Created by ski mountaineers Chris Davenport, Art Burrows and Penn Newhard, Fifty Classic Ski Descents taps into the local knowledge of contributors such as Andrew McLean, Glen Plake, Lowell Skoog, Chic Scott and Ptor Spricenieks with first person descriptions of their favorite ski descents and insightful perspectives on ski mountaineering past, present and future. The book features 208 pages of gorgeous action and mountain images from many of North America's top photographers. Whether you are planning an expedition to Baffin Island's Polar Star Couloir or heading out for dawn patrol on Mount Superior, Fifty Classic Ski Descents is a visual and inspirational feast of ski mountaineering in North America.
Skiing the Great Resorts of North America
Title | Skiing the Great Resorts of North America PDF eBook |
Author | Wendy Williams |
Publisher | Chicago : Contemporary Books |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780809277070 |
Ski North America
Title | Ski North America PDF eBook |
Author | David Holyoak |
Publisher | Tom Edwards |
Pages | 314 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | North American |
ISBN | 9780954519902 |
An invaluable resource for planning successful ski trips, "Ski North America" is an informative, illustrated guide to choosing the ideal ski resort. Details include relative costs, accessibility, accommodations, recent improvements, and more.
Wild Snow
Title | Wild Snow PDF eBook |
Author | Louis W. Dawson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN |
Presents historical background on ski mountaineering, which is climbing a mountain on skis and then skiing down the slopes, and offers tips on climbing and skiing specific mountains.
Skiing and Snowboarding in North America
Title | Skiing and Snowboarding in North America PDF eBook |
Author | Tam Leach |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | North America |
ISBN |
Best Family Ski Vacations In North America
Title | Best Family Ski Vacations In North America PDF eBook |
Author | Laura Sutherland |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 1997-10-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780312167806 |
Day care, gentle slopes, supportive ski instructors, and entertainment and activities for non-skiers--these are all important aspects of a family ski vacation. This guide selects the ski resorts across the United States and Canada with the best features for parents and kids alike. Travelers will also find details on how to get family packages, choosing a resort, buying children's equipment, and packing for the trip.