From Skisport To Skiing

Author : E. John B. Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UOM:39015029980813

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From Skisport to Skiing by E. John B. Allen Pdf

"The first full-length study of skiing in the United States, this book traces the history of the sport from its utilitarian origins to its advent as a purely recreational and competitive activity." "During the mid-1800s, inhabitants of frontier mining communities in the Sierra and Rocky mountains used skis for many practical reasons, including mail and supply delivery, hunting, and railroad repair. In some towns skis were so common that, according to one California newspaper, "the ladies do nearly all their shopping and visiting on them."" "But it was Norwegian immigrants in the Midwest, clinging to their homeland traditions, who first organized the skisport. Through the founding of local clubs and the National Ski Association, this ethnic group dominated American skiing until the 1930s." "At this time, a wave of German immigrants infused America with the ethos of what we today call Alpine skiing. This type of skiing became increasingly popular, especially in the East among wealthy collegians committed to the romantic pursuit of the "strenuous life." Ski clubs proliferated in towns and on college campuses and specialized resorts cropped up from New England to California. At the same time, skiing became mechanized with tows and lifts, and the blossoming equipment and fashion industries made a business of the sport." "On the eve of World War II, as the book concludes its story, all the elements were in place for the explosion in recreational and competitive skiing that erupted after 1945."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : John Fry
Publisher : University Press of New England
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781512601565

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The Story of Modern Skiing by John Fry Pdf

This is the definitive history of the sport that has exhilarated and infatuated about 30 million Americans and Canadians over the course of the last fifty years. Consummate insider John Fry chronicles the rise of a ski culture and every aspect of the sport's development, including the emergence of the mega-resort and advances in equipment, technique, instruction, and competition. The Story of Modern Skiing is laced with revelations from the author's personal relationships with skiing greats such as triple Olympic gold medalists Toni Sailer and Jean-Claude Killy, double gold medalist and environmental champion Andrea Mead Lawrence, first women's World Cup winner Nancy Greene, World Alpine champion Billy Kidd, Sarajevo gold and silver medalists Phil and Steve Mahre, and industry pioneers such as Vail founder Pete Seibert, metal ski designer Howard Head, and plastic boot inventor Bob Lange. Fry writes authoritatively of alpine skiing in North America and Europe, of Nordic skiing, and of newer variations in the sport: freestyle skiing, snowboarding, and extreme skiing. He looks closely at skiing's relationship to the environment, its portrayal in the media, and its response to social and economic change. Maps locating major resorts, records of ski champions, and a timeline, bibliography, glossary, and index of names and places make this the definitive work on modern skiing. Skiers of all ages and abilities will revel in this lively tale of their sport's heritage.

Author : David A. Lind,Scott P. Sanders
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475743456

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The Physics of Skiing by David A. Lind,Scott P. Sanders Pdf

"A fascinating look inside the complexities and enjoyment of skiing. For every skier, from the beginner to the Olympic Gold Medalist, this book provides a treasure of information." -PAUL MAJOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, U.S. SKI TEAM "I was delighted to learn from this interesting book more about the physics of a sport I have enjoyed for more than seventy years." -NORMAN RAMSEY, NOBEL LAUREATE IN PHYSICS, HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Author : E. John B. Allen
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810868021

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Historical Dictionary of Skiing by E. John B. Allen Pdf

Skiing is one of the oldest modes of transportation known, predating the wheel with dated artifacts to prove its pedigree. Skiing for sport, however, did not become common until about 150 years ago. The first Winter Olympic Games, held in Chamonix, France in 1924, were the first to introduce skiing as a competition. Events were held in both ski jumping and cross-country skiing. With advances in technology and increased leisure time, the popularity of skiing as a sport has risen exponentially since it was first introduced. The Historical Dictionary of Skiing relates the history of the sport through a comprehensive alphabetical dictionary with detailed, cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. Author E. John B. Allen introduces the reader to the history of skiing through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing.

Author : John H. Caldwell
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : WISC:89031101983

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The Cross-country Ski Book by John H. Caldwell Pdf

Author : E. Kornexl,E. Muller,C. Raschner,H. Schwameder
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781135818111

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Science and Skiing by E. Kornexl,E. Muller,C. Raschner,H. Schwameder Pdf

The first International Congress on Science and Skiing was held in Austria in January 1996. The main aim of the conference was to bring together original key research in this area and provid an essential update for those in the field. The lnk between theory and practice was also addressed, making the research more applicable for both researchers and coaches. This book is divided into five parts, each containing a group of papers that are related by theme or disciplineary approach. They are as follows: Biomechanics of Skiing; Fitness testing and Training in Skiing; Movement Control and Psychology in Skiing; Physiology of Skiing and Sociology of Skiing. The conclusions drawn from the conference represent an invaluable practical reference for sports scientists, coached, skiers and all those involved in this area.

Author : E. John B. Allen
Publisher : Univ of Massachusetts Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015070743540

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The Culture and Sport of Skiing by E. John B. Allen Pdf

A comprehensive history of skiing from its earliest origins to the outbreak of World War II, this book traces the transformation of what for centuries remained an exclusively utilitarian practice into the exhilarating modern sport we know today. E. John B. Allen places particular emphasis on the impact of culture on the development of skiing, from the influence of Norwegian nationalism to the role of the military in countries as far removed as Austria, India, and Japan. Although the focus is on Europe, Allen's analysis ranges all over the snow-covered world, from Algeria to China to Zakopane. He also discusses the participation of women and children in what for much of its history remained a male-dominated sport. Of all the individuals who contributed to the modernization of skiing before World War II, Allen identifies three who were especially influential: Fridtjof Nansen of Norway, whose explorations on skis paradoxically inspired the idea of skiing as sport; Arnold Lunn of England, whose invention of downhill skiing and the slalom were foundations of the sport's globalization; and Hannes Schneider, whose teachings introduced both speed and safety into the sport. Underscoring the extent to which ancient ways persisted despite modernization, the book ends with the Russo-Finnish War, a conflict in which the Finns, using equipment that would have been familiar a thousand years before, were able to maneuver in snow that had brought the mechanized Soviet army to a halt. More than fifty images not only illustrate this rich history but provide further opportunity for analysis of its cultural significance.

Author : Annie Gilbert Coleman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015060128165

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Ski Style by Annie Gilbert Coleman Pdf

"Coleman traces skiing from its Norse roots and Alpine influences through the utility of ski travel in the winter Rockies to the rise of Colorado resorts. Much more than a history of the sport, her work explains how the recreation industry sold the experience of skiing and created mythic mountain landscapes with real problems - and a ski culture that exalts celebrity and status over the physical act of skiing."--Jacket.

Author : Ronald W. Kipp
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492582007

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Alpine Skiing by Ronald W. Kipp Pdf

In Alpine Skiing, Ronald Kipp, alpine sport education manager for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, introduces novice skiers to the basics of the sport, assists intermediate skiers in refining skills, and advises experts in specialized situations. He prepares you for your adventure with information on conditioning, selecting equipment, and familiarizing yourself with the skiing environment. You’ll then find easy-to-follow instruction on skiing fundamentals, such as the wedge turn, the christie and edging skills, parallel turns, and dynamic parallel skiing. You will also find additional guidance on the more challenging moguls, powder skiing, tree skiing, and racing slopes. Throughout the book Kipp shares consumer, technique, and safety tips collected from his years of experience as both a skier and an instructor. He also provides valuable information on travel and trip planning, including choosing a ski area and accommodations, packing, and flying with your gear. Lists of websites will help you find ski instructors and organizations, shop for equipment and gear, and plan trips around the world. Alpine Skiing is part of the Outdoor Adventures series, which provides you with the essential information on basic techniques and skills so you can be on your way to an adventure in no time.

Author : Philipp Strobl,Aneta Podkalicka
Publisher : Springer
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9783319920252

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Leisure Cultures and the Making of Modern Ski Resorts by Philipp Strobl,Aneta Podkalicka Pdf

This edited volume offers an historical perspective on the creation of a global mass industry around skiing. By focusing on the ski resort as loci par excellence for global exchange, the contributors consider the development of skiing around the world during the crucial post-war years. With its global lens, Leisure Cultures and the Making of Modern Ski Resorts highlights both commonalities and differences between countries. Experts across various fields of research cover developments across the ski-able world, from Europe, Asia and America to Australia. Attention to media and material cultures reveals an insight into global fashions, consumption and ski cultures, and the impact of mainstream media in the 1960s and 1970s. This global and interdisciplinary approach will appeal to history, sociology, cultural and media research scholars interested in a cultural history of skiing, as well as those with more broad interests in globalization, consumption research, and knowledge transfer.

Author : David Mittelstadt
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1894765656

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Calgary Goes Skiing by David Mittelstadt Pdf

Calgary Goes Skiing tells the story of the Calgary Ski Club. From its origins in 1920 with Scandinavian ski jumpers in Elbow Park to the family racing club of the 1960s to today's adult recreation club, it's all here. This is the colourful story of the city's ski pioneers who helped establish the sport in Calgary and Banff National Park.

Author : Roland Huntford
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780826423382

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Two Planks and a Passion by Roland Huntford Pdf

Roland Huntford's brilliant history begins 20,000 years ago in the last ice age on the icy tundra of an unformed earth. Man is a travelling animal, and on these icy slopes skiing began as a means of survival. That it has developed into the leisure and sporting pursuit of choice by so much of the globe bears testament to its elemental appeal. In polar exploration, it has changed the course of history. Elsewhere, in war and peace, it has done so too. The origins of skiing are bound up in with the emergence of modern man and the world we live in today.

Author : John Samuel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0517273411

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The Love of Skiing by John Samuel Pdf

Author : Erich Müller,Stefan Lindinger,Thomas Stöggl
Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Verlag
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781841262550

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Science and Skiing IV by Erich Müller,Stefan Lindinger,Thomas Stöggl Pdf

Contains the proceedings of the Fourth International Congress on Science and Skiing, which was held at St Christoph am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria.

Author : John Pontti,Kenneth Luostari
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0738501247

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Midwest Skiing by John Pontti,Kenneth Luostari Pdf

The history of skiing in the Midwest closely parallels the history of the settling of the region. The Norwegians, Finns, and Swedes who emigrated to the Midwest brought with them this sport, one that began as necessary means of transportation in their native Scandinavian homelands. Whether it be the excitement of the cross country race, or the daring young men and women risking life and limb jumping the hills, skiing captured the imagination of the immigrants and locals alike. Together they formed local ski clubs and participated in competitions across the region throughout the long winter months, and many of these same daredevils showcased their talents to the world as members of US Olympic teams. Midwest Skiing: A Glance Back is a stunning visual history that allows us to look back not only on the early times and places, but the people who made this pastime into one of the most popular recreational and competitive sports.