Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die�the 10th book in the popular Fifty Places series�takes readers to some of the world�s most inspiring skiing/snowboarding destinations: the Chugach Mountains (Alaska); Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat Springs (Colorado); Tuckerman Ravine (New Hampshire); Rusutsu (Japan); Chamonix (France); Portillo (Chile); and Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia). Based on interviews with leading experts, the book chronicles the rich history of these sports and the people who have mastered them, including Tommy Moe, Jonny Moseley, Billy Kidd, and Greg Harms. Above all, Santella provides readers with the gorgeous scenery, the glamorous ambiance, and the always thrilling experience of visiting mountains from the Alps to the Rockies, whether it�s apr�s-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides into virgin Alaskan powder.

Product Details

9781617690549
Hardcover
8.5 in H | 7.5 in W | 1 in T | 1.8 lb Wt
224 Pages

Published By Harry N. Abrams