Books
Skiing Around the World
Every real skier will want to own the two-volume set of Jimmy Petterson’s absorbing tales of his first-hand experiences skiing in 75 countries. Did you know that it was possible to ski in Uganda? Venezuela? Israel? Whether you are interested in iconic ski resorts like Aspen, Chamonix, Zermatt or Kitzbühel, or your
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Snowbird Secrets: A Guide to Big Mountain Skiing
This new book by acclaimed ski author—and Realskiers Editor—Jackson Hogen and Snowbird “Guru” Dave Powers is unique. One could argue that the title is coyly misleading: The “Secrets” are secret to elite skiers only in that they have not before been so clearly articulated and, although this remarkable book centers
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Deep: A History of Skiing and the Future of Snow
“The Story of Skiing and the History of Snow” goes the tagline of Porter Fox’s superb—and scary—volume and that says it all. Maybe the key quote: “The ski industry itself has been surprisingly slow to react to climate change, given that it could put the industry out of business.” If you
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The Fall Line
The Fall Line by Nathaniel Vinton reports on the race season of 09/10 on a granular level—focusing on Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller—but it is much more than that. The book is nothing short of a superb history of World Cup racing, an insider’s analysis of ski racing culture and
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Controlled Fall: Collected Ski Stories
Controlled Fall: Collected Ski Stories is perhaps the most curious compendium of ski tales ever assembled. Author’s note That all these stories are the product of one brief career in ski “journalism” is perhaps frightening. The pieces assembled here—some slightly used by prior appearances in the pages of SKI and
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Anyone Can Be An Expert Skier
Anyone is a comprehensive skier manual devoted to equipment selection and preparation and a clear description of modern technique, including step-by-step progressions for developing carving skills. Companion video available
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Anyone Can Be An Expert Skier 2
Anyone 2 takes the Primary Teaching System to its next level, emphasizing bumps, powder, ice speed and steeps. This book can stand alone; its real power is when used in conjunction with Anyone 1. Companion video available
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The Clendenin Method
John Clendenin, Skiing Hall of Fame honored member, is a genius on skis, as he has been since before observers of the ski scene began recording the two-time world champion’s exploits. Most geniuses can’t communicate their brilliance without abandoning, bludgeoning or boring their students. Not so, Clendenin. In “Four Words
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Total Skiing
(Publisher’s Description) What type of skier are you? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? How can you improve your skills and your downhill experience? Total Skiing was developed specifically to help you answer those questions. Author and renowned ski instructor Chris Fellows shares his proven pyramid program for
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The Athletic Skier
A comprehensive 1993 update to the ideas presented in How The Racers Ski, with emphasis on carving and boot alignment, but much more. Warren Witherell and David Evrard. Another must-have.
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How the Racers Ski
The first comprehensive effort to bring world cup technique and equipment prep to the general skiing public. Still one of the best references for high performance skiing. A must for every serious skier’s library.
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Ski Faster
While former pro racer Densmore Ballard draws heavily on her racing experience and this is a great resource for aspiring junior or master racers, there is much in Faster that can enrich the ski life of any skier. The travel and packing advice alone is worth the price.
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The New Skiing Mechanics
Essentially an update of Howe’s seminal 1983 publication, NSM now focuses on short carving ski design, technique and, to whatever level of depth the reader wishes to go, the mechanics of skiing. This is an extremely technical book, but the Appendices and a revised Chapter 10 alone are worth the
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How to Ski the Blues and Blacks
Blues and Blacks is nothing short of a pocket encyclopedia on skiing, including concise information on technique, North American resorts and anything that has to do with skiing.
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