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The more you know about snow stability, the better your travel and rescue skills. And the sharper your decision making, the better you'll be able to avoid avalanche danger and have more fun in the winter backcountry. In Staying Alive in Avalanche...

***As featured on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's FEEL BETTER, LIVE MORE podcast***"Loads of practical guidance, all the scientific studies . . . beautiful photos and illustrations" Dr Rangan Chatterjee A beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water...

An uplifting novel on friendship, the menopause and the healing power of nature! She was the only human being down at the lake. Elbows, in need of a slather of moisturiser, pointed at the...

'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...

Ultimate Skiing Adventures takes you on a skiing voyage around the planet's biggest, best and most unusual ski destinations - from the huge mega-resorts of the French Alps to sailing along Iceland's north coast in search of great snow, there are exciting...

In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe's One Life, the winningest snowboarder of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing...

On 31st January 2010, Trooper Corie Mapp of The Life Guards was driving his armoured vehicle on combat operations in Afghanistan when it ran over an IED. The explosion that followed caused him massive injuries. But this was not the end of his active life...

This is the companion to Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain the bestselling avalanche text in the U.S - with easy-to-understand safety tips and checklists to help anyone stay safer in avalanche terrain. It is a small, take-along resource to reference in...

The stately Mont Blanc and Aiguilles Rouges massifs are amongst the world's most popular and prestigious ski and winter mountaineering destinations. Chamonix based mountain guide Anselme Baud, a figurehead of extreme skiing, has written and now updated...

"Mr. Brunner's winning book is a reassuring, nostalgic reminder that winter is the season of both play and regeneration."-Wall Street Journal In Winterlust, a farmer painstakingly photographs five thousand snowflakes, each one dramatically different...

Each year, thousands of competitors pit themselves against the elements, extremes of geography and their own psyches to take part in the world's hardest physical challenges. From the cold of the highest peaks to the unforgiving heat of the desert, by...

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...

This little book breaks down the basics of teaching kids to ski into hilarious, eye-catching cartoons that will have your little one laughing out loud and looking forward to the next adventure on the hill. Any parent who has taught kids to ski knows how...

With more and more people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance. Allen & Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book distills the sometimes overly technical information of snow...

Talented athletes across all sports don't always go on to fulfil their true potential. The ratio of those that do, compared to those that don't is incredibly small. You mightn't have found the right sport for you, you might have faced setbacks,...

Following up on the phenomenal success of their backcountry ski and backpacking books, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland here provide a thoroughly revised and updated edition of their likewise popular Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips, which first...

P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Curling For Dummies (9780470838280). The book you see...

The key to winter travel is knowing how to travel as light as possible. The Ultralight series is perfect for both beginner and experts alike as Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry, the first ever winter thru-hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail, use their...

WINNER OF THE TIMES BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDSIn the 1930s, as the world hurtled towards terrible global conflict, speed was all the rage. It was described by Aldous Huxley as 'the one genuinely modern pleasure', and one of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941164020Author Gabrielle ColemanFormat PaperbackPage Count 350Imprint Gabrielle ColemanPublisher Gabrielle ColemanWeight(grams) 812gDimensions(mm) 279mm...

Marco Siffredi was the first person to snowboard Mount Everest in 2001, and was regarded by many as the world's best snowboarder. Jeremy Evans explores the 23-year-old's mysterious disappearance as he descended Everest from the Hornbein Couloir, an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781429699037Author Tyler OmothFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone PressWeight(grams) 363g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781771601887Author Aileen StalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Rocky Mountain BooksPublisher Rocky Mountain Books

Snowboarding, the sport that has generated more excitement -- and caused more controversy -- than any other since Alpine skiing was invented, gives new meaning to fun on the slopes. Learning to snowboard can be surprisingly easy -- with the right...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781771602358Author Tony DaffernFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Rocky Mountain BooksPublisher Rocky Mountain BooksWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm)...

This updated and revised edition explores fifty-two winter playgrounds in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina. Detailed maps, activity guides, and skiing history combine to make this the best source of information on...

Over the past 100 years the boys and girls rowing teams of the Kent School Boat Club of Kent School in Connecticut have racked up a record only the New York Yankees could envy: 117 consecutive winning seasons (72 boys, 45 girls), 37 combined New England...

Build a rock-solid set of foundational skills and knowledge and improve performance with Curling: Steps to Success. Internationally renowned coach Sean Turriff brings his extensive experience and expertise to Curling: Steps to Success, providing...

A Los Angeles Times reporter covers the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race in vivid detail, chronicling the icy hell endured by racers over two weeks and 1,023 miles. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.Book InformationISBN 9780805059502Author John...

A comprehensive insider's view of the world's fastest-growing winter sport and the energetic subculture it has spawned. It offers a holistic picture with action shots, behind-the-scenes reportage, hospital portraits and the latest graphic designs and...

Here is the essential beginner's guide to the fastest growing sport in the country according to the National Sporting Goods Association. The most important questions-how to stop, how to turn, and how to avoid the crash and burn syndrome-are answered...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789461615503Author Dixie DansercoerFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Snoeck PublishersPublisher Snoeck PublishersWeight(grams) 1410g

This text explains the basics of showshoeing, and the fun and fitness benefits it can offer. It discusses choosing the right equipment, 16 fundamental showshoeing techniques, guidelines for safe showshoeing, and a training plan for getting into shape. It...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952003004Author Kathryn ReedFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Kathryn ReedPublisher Kathryn ReedWeight(grams) 127g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782955357910Author Olivier CouvreurFormat PaperbackImprint Olivier CouvreurPublisher Olivier CouvreurWeight(grams) 200g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798869106087Author Angela Quintal-SnowmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Untamed MainerPublisher Untamed MainerWeight(grams) 236g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732835528Author Michael L MeadFormat PaperbackPage Count 362Imprint Michael L MeadPublisher Michael L MeadWeight(grams) 485g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578332229Author Joe RunyanFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Todd CommunicationsPublisher Todd CommunicationsWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 214mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941164013Author Gabrielle ColemanFormat PaperbackImprint Gabrielle ColemanPublisher Gabrielle ColemanWeight(grams) 1157g