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-The fall line: how American ski racers conquered a sport on the edge by Nathaniel Vinton, New York : W.W. Norton & Co., 2015
from the publisher: Harnessing nature's most powerful forces, elite downhillers descend icy, rugged slopes at speeds cresting 90 miles per hour. For decades, American skiers struggled to match their European counterparts, and until this century the US Ski Team could not claim a lasting foothold on the roof of the Alps, where the sports legends are born. Then came a fledgling class of American racers that disrupted the Alpine racing world order. Led by Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn, Julia Mancuso and Ted Ligety, this band of iconoclasts made a place for their country on some of the world's most prestigious race courses
-Dead Men Don't Ski by Patricia Moyes; NYC : Felony & Mayhem Press, 2018. (ebook)
- Two Planks and a Passion: the dramatic history of skiing by Roland Hunterford; Continuum, 2008.
Catalog summary: In this first title in her ""Inspector Tibbett"" series, Patricia Moyes introduces Henry Tibbett and his wife Emmy whose skiing vacation in the Italian Dolomites is interrupted by a spot of murder. A pleasantly old-fashioned whodunnit.-Snow Guns Before Sunrise: A Peek Behind the Veil of Ski Resort Operations by Patrick Torsell CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 15, 2017) ebook and paperback.
from the publisher: Ever wonder what it's like to operate a snowcat, or even run the whole show as a ski resort General Manager? Get ready to lift the veil on your favorite sport, and discover how every other business venture is made boring in the shadow of the ski resort industry! Snow Guns Before Sunrise will let you in on all the secrets as you walk, and ski, in the boots of ski industry insiders to see what really goes on behind the scenes. Complete with job descriptions, "a-day-in-the-life-of" details, and anecdotes from industry professionals, you'll discover everything you wanted to know, and then some, about the inner workings of a ski resort.-Allen & Mike's really cool backcountry ski book : traveling and camping skills for a winter environment by Allen O'Bannon; Mike Clelland. Guilford, Conn. : FalconGuides ; Bath : Manning Partnership [distributor], 2009.
from the publisher: Practical advice from two NOLS instructors on all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. As skiers venture farther from lift-served front country, they need to understand and avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold. This book teaches skiers how to choose the right equipment, build winter shelters, stay safe, and have fun while minimizing their impact on the wilderness
- Two Planks and a Passion: the dramatic history of skiing by Roland Hunterford; Continuum, 2008.
From the book jacket: This is the story of how skiing evolved into a modern recreation from a prehistoric struggle for survival. Hunterford puts the history of skiing into its social and political contexts illustrating its spread across the globe and importance in all facets of life...
- Ski Woman's Wayby Elissa Slanger; Summit Books, 1979
Remember this? It was followed by the Woman's Way Ski Seminars at ski areas all over the country. Slanger advocates that women approach sports differently than men--bringing unique personal histories, self images and orientations. The five-day seminars included on-slope instruction, after ski stretching, massage, relaxation and discussion and equipment clinics. Are there any Woman Ski graduates out there?.
- Inner Skiing by W. Timothy Gallwey and Robert J. Kriegel; Random House, 1997.
A new update of a skiing classic, the book jacket claims that this edition like the others offers "advice on and examples of how to gain the 'inner' self confidence needed to ski well and have fun on the slopes." After reading this gem skiers will overcome their fears, trust their instincts and ski to their greatest potential. Look for it at your library--or download as an ebook!
- Double Black: a ski diva mystery by Wendy Clinch; New York : Minotaur Books 2010.
The first in a skiing series that features a sleuth who has ditched grad school to become a ski bum. Publisher's weekly says "Clinch...clearly knows—and loves—the terrain, conjuring the kind of bewitching winter wonderland and endearing New England characters that will leave readers antsy for a return visit.
- Picabo: Nothing to Hide by Picabo Street with Dana White; Chicago, Contemporary Books, 2002.
An autobiography that chronicles the journey of an active tomboy into an Olympic champion and offers unique insight into the world of ski-racing. Racers will appreciate the "straight, late line" and any athlete knows "when you're hurt, you're dirt."
- Basic illustrated alpine ski touring by Molly Absolon ; Guildford CT, Falcon Guides, 2016 ebook
Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring has everything one needs to participate in this growing and exciting activity. Written by expert Molly Abolson, this book provides information on gear, skills, and preparation so that beginners and intermediate participants alike can enjoy this emerging sport with confidence.
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Books for Kids too!
Ski slopestyle by Darice Bailer, Minneapolis, Minnesota : Lerner Publications, 2014
from the publisher: Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski slopestyle.
- Ski! from the National Geographic Series "Extreme Sports" by Pam Pollack ; National Geographic Society, 2002
from the publisher: Just in time for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, this action-packed picture book gives young adventurers an informative, up-close look at extreme skiing. Filled with spectacular full-color photographs, fun-to-read text filled with hip terms and lingo, sample drawings of techniques and special moves, how-to tips from the pros, and more. Kids guide to jumping, racing, skiboarding, Nordic, backcountry, aerobatics and more
- Spy Ski School by Stuart Gibbs ; Simon & Schuster, 2016
Twelve-year-old Ben's unexpected success outside the classroom causes the CIA to activate him for a mission to become friends with Jessica Shang, daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss
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Note: Henry Yable's comprehensive, two volume Ski Bibliography is available on the Skiing Heritage website in searchable, HTML format. It's an amazing work that lists "every book, dissertation, film video and piece of software published on skiing, in English, between 1890 and 2002" (from the website). Great for serious researchers and curious web-surfers! Check below for a shorter, annotated reading list...
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