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Snowboarding is pretty fun, especially when you don't die. Whether it's avalanches, hypothermia, runaway snowboards, falling ice, or even goats, snowboarders have a lot to worry about! In this guide, you'll find everything you need to conquer the sport, gain firsthand experience from the experts, and learn to avoid some of the (literal) pitfalls that you'll find. Whether you are going to compete in the X-Games someday or you just want to have some fun in the snow, there's something in this book for everyone. Everyone should be able to experience the joy that comes with snowboarding.

Avventuratevi in un viaggio emozionante nel cuore dello sci estremo con la nostra guida, Sciare in tutto il mondo. Questo testo vi inviterà ad addentrarvi in un mondo carico di adrenalina, quello di coloro che osano sfidare la stessa forza di gravità, superando i confini dello sci convenzionale, per addentrarsi in territori inesplorati. Dalle formidabili piste di Chamonix alla neve incontaminata delle vaste lande selvage dell’Alaska, vi sveleremo le storie di intrepidi sciatori in grado di affrontare le discese più ripide che il nostro pianeta sappia offrire.

The sport of curling continues to expand its global reach, attracting new players and fans far beyond traditional strongholds. Yet, even in Canada—a country with a long curling history and fifteen hundred clubs of its own—the game is often dismissed as an eccentric pastime. According to...

High in the mountains of Colorado skiing is not just a winter sport, it's a way of life.

Emotions run high in this true polar adventure. It's a story of triumph, harrowing danger, and outright adventure. In 2012, Aaron Linsdau left his entire life behind. He told his family and girlfriend that he wanted to pursue a dream to do something no other American had ever accomplished. He wanted to be the first to ski from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back without aid or support. Linsdau takes the listener to Antarctica.

Skiing Around the World is your passport to the world of skiing, where every descent is a conquest, every slope a challenge, and every adventure an ode to the indomitable spirit of those who seek the thrill of the steepest descents on Earth. Get ready to experience the rush, the beauty, and the sheer audacity of extreme skiing like never before.

In a world where online scrutiny is more intense than ever, Elise’s story massively transcends sport. Having been bullied while growing up in Scotland, Christie first felt the full weight of online public opinion following three separate disqualifications at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Death threats followed amid a torrent of online hate whereby she was accused of having caused a rival South Korean medal hopeful to crash. Christie, aged just 24, retreated into a period of mental health support to assist her through extremely traumatic times.

In 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 the fastest and most thrilling ways to attain it was through the new sport of bobsledding. Exotic, exciting and above all dangerous, it was by far the most popular event at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. It required an abundance of skill and bravery. And the four men who triumphed at those games lived the most extraordinary lives.

What does it take to keep your feet warm when it's -50º F (-46º C) outside and you are camping in a small tent in a blizzard? How about when you are climbing a mountain and need to warm your chilled feet? These challenges are familiar to anyone who has climbed, hiked, skied, or marched through winter conditions.

A young woman follows winter across five continents on a physical and spiritual journey that tests her body and soul, in this transformative memoir, full of heart and courage, that speaks to the adventurousness in all of us. Steph Jagger had always been a force of nature. Dissatisfied with the...

*An Outside Magazine Book Club Pick* "A sparkling account."—Wall Street Journal An electrifying adventure into the rich history of skiing and the modern heart of ski-bum culture, from one of America's most preeminent ski journalists The story of skiing is, in many ways, the story of America...

If you’re seeking an adventure atop a frozen mountain peak, you may need a little guidance first. Look no further than HowExpert Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding, where you will learn all the ins and outs of what mountain life entails. Within this audiobook, you will learn the basics of mountain adventures and everything you need to get the very best out of your experience. Our expert’s knowledge spans nearly two decades and has the insight you need to learn how to ski and snowboard.

From her childhood in Norway to the seasons she spent working as a guide on Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, Arnesen courted the cold, and her memoir reflects the knowledge and passion for Arctic and Antarctic exploration that grew with her adventures in the wintry reaches of Norway and beyond. Tracing her path from the heroic stories of explorers like Fridtjof Nansen and Ernest Shackleton to her own crossing of the Greenland Ice Cap in 1992, Arnesen credits the inspiring feats of those who preceded her.

Buy this gorgeous, feel-good and heartwarming romance for a slice of escapism to the Swiss Alps! Christmas magic at the turn of a page… ‘Transports you right to the heart of the most magical Christmas – a snow covered chalet, a lovely community and a gorgeous tummy flip worthy man.’ Real...

Before a surfing accident caused thirty-three-year-old Devon Raney to lose all but 15 percent of his vision, he had already lived an extraordinary life. Time and again he'd gone against the grain to maximize time for his passions--surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding--bringing him into the...

Thirty-nine stories of hockey players who only scored one goal in their entire NHL career. From guys nobody has heard of to star goalies who managed to get one in the net, Ken Reid interviews these NHLers and finds out what that single point meant in the grand scheme of their lives.

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

Over a dozen major unique concepts will boost your skiing - and your winter fun - and they aren't taught elsewhere! Beginners are welcomed like in no other book. And experts will find fresh, new relevant concepts they haven't seen before. For winter haters, let's improve your health, morale, and fun year-round! Snow play is part of the solution, and XC skiing is the ultimate in easy-access fun. Even if you have "bad" snow, it's important to get outside, so read up on how to bring the party to winter!

Val James became the first African-American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first Black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in central Florida, James grew up on Long Island and received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday. At 16 James left home to play in Canada, where he was the only Black person in junior and, often, in the whole town.

Through the years, the challenge of powered transportation in the snow has been met with ideas from explorers, creative inventors and small companies, all with new ideas - often unique and sometimes successful. The name "snowmobile" was trademarked in 1917, but there were snow travel ideas before that date and certainly thousands more since. Winter explorers and trailblazers sought to replace their dogsleds and snowshoes as they explored difficult locations, including remote locations, on the north and south poles.