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Author : Francis Sydney Smythe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1933
Category : Alps
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009575171
Author : Frank Smythe
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781906148874
'"Why do you climb?" The mountaineer has no answer to this question. The best things in the world cannot adequately be expressed in speech or print; they are part of the soul.' In Climbs and Ski Runs, Frank Smythe takes the reader on Alpine ski trips and Dolomite adventures, up first ascents in North Wales and on to the mighty Brenva Face of Mont Blanc. He places pebbles for runners, 'shoots' crevasses and is struck by lightning. And yet, all the while, he perfectly captures the moments that make climbing and mountaineering so special - moments that will resonate with anybody who has spent time in the hills. Frank Smythe was among the leading mountaineers of the early twentieth century and one of the finest climbing writers ever to put pen to paper. In Climbs and Ski Runs he documents his early forays into the mountains, giving a remarkable insight into that period of climbing and mountaineering. Yet it is not this that makes the book special. It is Smythe's ability to observe and recreate his surroundings and to write so compellingly about the climber's response to them, and to the moments of difficulty and danger, that brings Climbs and Ski Runs to life.
Author : Art Burrows,Chris Davenport,Penn Newhard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : Mountaineering
ISBN : 0982615434
Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America is a large-format compilation of iconic and aesthetic ski descents from Alaska to Mount Washington. Created by ski mountaineers Chris Davenport, Art Burrows and Penn Newhard, Fifty Classic Ski Descents taps into the local knowledge of contributors such as Andrew McLean, Glen Plake, Lowell Skoog, Chic Scott and Ptor Spricenieks with first person descriptions of their favorite ski descents and insightful perspectives on ski mountaineering past, present and future. The book features 208 pages of gorgeous action and mountain images from many of North America's top photographers. Whether you are planning an expedition to Baffin Island's Polar Star Couloir or heading out for dawn patrol on Mount Superior, Fifty Classic Ski Descents is a visual and inspirational feast of ski mountaineering in North America.
Author : F. F. Roget
Publisher : anboco
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9783736419933
In 1905, when nearer fifty than forty, had I not been the happy father of a girl of seven I should have had no occasion to write this book. I bought, for her to play with, a pair of small ski in deal, which I remember cost nine francs. For myself I bought a rough pair, on which to fetch and bring her back to shore if the small ship foundered. No sooner had I equipped myself, standing, as a Newfoundland dog, on the brink of the waves, ready to rescue a child from snow peril, than I was born again into a ski-runner. Since, I have devoted some of my spare time to revisiting—in winter—the passes and peaks of Switzerland. The bringing of the ski to Switzerland ushered in the "New Mountaineering," of which a few specimens seek in these pages the favour of the general public. The reader may notice that I never spell "ski" with an s in the plural, because it is quite unnecessary. One may stand on one ski, and one may stand on both ski. The s adds nothing to intelligibility. Nor do I ever pronounce ski otherwise than I write it. There is in ski the k that appears in skipper and in skiff. Though cultured Germans say Schiff and Schiffer, the k sound of ski is quite good Norse. It has been preserved in the French esquif, of same origin. The i should be pronounced long as in "tree." So let us always say s-k-ee and write ski for both numbers. Saas-Fee.
Author : Ben Conners,Brian Miller
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493046737
Climbing and Skiing Colorado’s Mountains is a select guidebook to 50 of the most classic, aesthetic, and iconic backcountry ski descents in the state of Colorado. The book provides accurate information to backcountry skiers and snowboarders, including overviews, maps, photos, and route descriptions for each of the selected 50 descents, while at the same time spurring the reader on to investigate peaks and areas outside of those featured in the book. Unlike other guidebooks, Climbing and Skiing Colorado's Mountains focus on peaks of all elevations located in all ranges throughout the state, including many 13ers and 14ers but also some smaller, more accessible peaks, representing a comprehensive mix of some of the best backcountry skiing Colorado has to offer.
Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781839812361
Simon Warren's 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France is the ultimate cyclist's guide to the iconic climbs of Le Tour. From the Col du Tourmalet to Alpe d'Huez, and from Mont Ventoux to Planche des Belles Filles, these climbs are the beating heart of the world's greatest bike race. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache; they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And, yes, the greatest arenas of the world's oldest and most prestigious Grand Tour are open 365 days of the year for every one of us to go and ride. So, take up the challenge and emulate your heroes on the greatest cycling climbs of the Tour de France. This second edition is fully updated for 2024.
Author : Chic Scott
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781771601184
The book that has taken tens of thousands of skiers out onto stunning, backcountry trails is now reborn in full colour for a whole new generation. Completely revised and updated, the new edition of this bestselling guidebook features over 150 trails, tours and traverses for the nordic skier in the five Rocky Mountain national parks, Kananaskis Country and neighbouring Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson Provincial Parks. With information on snow conditions, avalanches, weather, emergency procedures, equipment, gear, clothing, supplies, huts, lodges and much more, Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies is the quintessential resource for outdoor enthusiasts interested in experiencing the grandeur of western Canada's backcountry wonderland.
Author : Alf Alderson
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781912621286
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 adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert. The inspirational descriptions of 100 locations combine Alf Alderson's personal experience with the input of experts in all aspects of skiing and mountain sports and are accompanied by stunning full-page photography from some of the world's foremost ski photographers. Published in a year of great uncertainty for ski travel, this book allows you to escape onto the slopes in your own home. Perfect for indulging in some armchair skiing of slopes that only the most adventurous will tackle and for planning your next ski trip. And it's not just about skiing – the contents cover avalanche rescue techniques, snow science, road trips, the work of ski patrollers and resorts so remote and obscure that you may never have heard of them. The book is divided into sections on Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, Scandinavia and the Rest of the World. Discover where you will ski next – in reality or in your imagination.
Author : Rainer Burgdorfer
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Cross-country ski trails
ISBN : 0898866618
The Northwest's most popular backcountry ski guide
Author : Patrick Thorne
Publisher : Wildfire
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472294364
'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 history behind the best ski trails in the world. Veteran ski journalist Patrick Thorne has unearthed the incredible stories behind 50 unique runs from the utterly unmissable to the totally unexpected. Discover the two different Alpine ski areas who claim to be Hannibal's route through the mountains with his elephants; the debate around what is really the world's steepest slope; how smugglers have used ski runs to escape custom patrol; and why hundreds of skiers dress as witches at Belalp in Switzerland every year. Features skiing from across Europe, North America and South America, as well as fascinating global ski destinations including China, Iran and even North Korea. Along the way we'll meet Franz Klammer, the greatest ski racer in history, as well as The Beatles, Count Dracula, St Patrick and James Bond. Complimented with practical information and trail maps, it is the perfect gift for the skier in your life.
Author : Chic Scott
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1894765591
"Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies" describes over 150 trails, tours and traverses for the nordic skier in the five Rocky Mountain National Parks, Kananaskis Country and in neighbouring Mount Assiniboine & Mount Robson Provincial Parks.
Author : Helen Wells
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781458739209
Cherry Ames is back, just as you remember her! The books are just as you remember them, retaining the same look, feel, and sense of adventure and patriotism as when they were first published. With fully illustrated color covers and a soft-finished hardcover format just like the originals, these books will transport you back to the days when you were reading about this spunky young nurse. Series editor and registered nurse Harriet Forman was inspired by, and remains a devoted fan of, Cherry Ames: ''...I was going to follow in her footsteps and become a nurse--nothing else would do. ''the United States is still fighting World War II. Cherry Ames is still an Army Nurse, this time aloft--as a flight nurse. Cherry is reunited with her corpsman Bunce--the two of them are in sole charge of ferrying severely wounded men out of the battlefield and to the nearest Army hospital. Much to Pilot Wade Cooper's chagrin, he has been taken off bomber duty to fly the wounded to safety--until Cherry makes him see otherwise. Off duty, the nurses ''adopt'' 6-year-old Muriel Grainger, who has known nothing but war in her short life, and whose mother has been killed by the Germans. Her father is often out on mysterious errands that cause some to label him a ''spy.'' Cherry makes it her risky business to find out if this is truth or rumor.
Author : Louis W. Dawson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019363329
Presents historical background on ski mountaineering, which is climbing a mountain on skis and then skiing down the slopes, and offers tips on climbing and skiing specific mountains.
Author : William Chad McGrath,Wm. Chad McGrath
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1931599025
Embrace the winter wonderland with this guidebook of 61 cross-country ski trails in the Lake Superior Basin. Trails featured cross through Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. Each tour includes a map, contact information, and a description of the trail. A great guide for both the novice and the experienced skier.
Author : Brittany Konsella,Frank Konsella
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594858833
Whether you’re an experienced backcountry skier or intermediate snowboarder looking to ramp up your out of bounds expeditions, Brittany and Frank Konsella have the cred to guide you to the state’s special runs. Both have descended all of the state’s 14ers on skis and Brittany was the second woman to accomplish that feat. They know where the sweet lines are. Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Colorado—part of the popular series—includes backcountry routes focused on the Front Range and the San Juans, with other routes in the Sawatch Range, Elk Mountains, Mosquito Range, and more.