Winter Sports category: 401 books

Plus de 400 descentes à ski dans les massifs du Mont Blanc et des Aiguilles Rouges !Le majestueux Mont Blanc figure parmi les plus grands sanctuaires mondiaux du ski. Il offre une fois l’hiver venu un éventail unique de pentes de rêve. Anselme Baud, guide de montagne et précurseur du ski extrême,...

The year-round guide to 20 of the best Vail Valley hikes and snowshoe routes * Trails for all ability levels, each offering something special for the visitor or local alike * Detailed directions and full-color maps to help you find your way * A guidebook that easily fits in your pack or back...

“Snowboarding Is For Adults “is the perfect book for anyone who is trying to get off the couch and go snowboarding. Although it's designed for seniors, it's a great resource for anyone that wants a go easy approach to the sport. Maybe you are a life time skier that is curious about trying the sport....

Es beginnt stets mit einer Winzigkeit: Ein paar Kristalle brechen in einer Schneeschicht. Und lösen ein Inferno aus Schnee und Zerstörung aus. Was genau dabei vorgeht? Das wissen Forscher immer besser, auch dank Lawinen, die sie selbst auslösen. Und ein Überlebender weiß es, der von seiner wundersamen...

Le chapitre Ulysse Raquette et ski de fond à Montréal, tiré du guide Raquette et ski de fond au Québec, présente les centres et aires de ski de fond à Montréal, dont plusieurs où l'on peut aussi pratiquer la raquette. Raquette et ski de fond à Montréal offre aux amateurs de plein air toutes...

Innsbruck was established as a market place in 1133 when the Counts of Andechs bought a field on the left bank of the Inn, today called St. Nikolaus. One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular church-goer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speak to all children and to the child in us all.

Guide pratique pour parcourir en autonomie la Voie Royale suédoise, un des plus beaux itinéraires de raid à ski en Europe du Nord. En famille, seul ou entre amis, vous trouverez tous les conseils et informations indispensables pour préparer et réaliser cette randonnée en toute sécurité et...

Le chapitre Ulysse Raquette et ski de fond en Montérégie, tiré du guide Raquette et ski de fond au Québec, présente les centres et aires de ski de fond en Montérégie, dont plusieurs où l'on peut aussi pratiquer la raquette. Raquette et ski de fond en Montérégie offre aux amateurs de plein...

• Thе idеа оf tаking some classes ѕhоuld nоt bе thоught of аѕ unnесеѕѕаrу. Thеѕе сlаѕѕеѕ will teach the individuаl hоw tо keep safe, whilе аt the ѕаmе time ensuring thе individuаl lеаrnѕ the best techniques needed fоr an еnjоуаblе ѕkiing experience. •...

Thе following arе ѕоmе оf the роintѕ tо consider when deciding to indulgе in ѕnоwbоаrding: Thе Bаѕiсѕ The ѕtуlе еvеntuаllу chosen will fеаturе considerably in thе actual influеnсе the type оf tеrrаin thаt the individual will uѕе when ѕnоwbоаrding. Thеrеfоrе...

This is the dramatic story of the development and history of Sugarloaf ski resort from its beginnings as a hand-cleared path to an international ski and golfing resort of world renown. Many colorful people of international prominence are profiled, including Emile Allais, Jean Claude Killy, Billy Kidd, and Les Otten.

"Una tragedia da maledizione biblica, non meritata dal Torino né dall'Italia" (Gianni Brera)Il 15 maggio 1949 undici ragazzi in maglia granata scendono in campo per affrontare il Genoa. Ma il Torino, "quel" Torino, non esiste più. È stato cancellato dalla collina di Superga, dove la storia ha voluto prendersi il Torino e dove la leggenda ha fatto nascere il Grande Torino.

Un campione che è stato una rivoluzione, e non soltanto perché Alberto Tomba veniva dalla pianura. Uno così non si era mai visto, il primo «sciatore a trazione integrale». Uno così non si accontentava mai, 50 volte primo: «Ho scelto uno stile molto rischioso, linee strette e vicine ai pali. Si...

A 160 page book of poetry and short stories relating mainly to snow life with some sk8, surf, bike and skydiving. Art and Photography express the visions of epic spirit. From the harsh realities of a skier's plight, to warm boarding adventures across Western Canada and inside the hip French corner...