In all of her roles -- athlete, wife, mother, role model, and cancer survivor -- Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming has relied upon the discipline she cultivated as a young skater. Now in this intimate memoir, she eloquently reveals her fascinatin…
Jackrabbit's life spanned more than eleven decades. Born in Norway in 1875, he spent his early years there before going to university in Berlin. As a young engineer he emigrated to the United States. After living and working in New York, in 1928 he…
Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White This book introduces readers to White's childhood, family background, rise to fam…
Suitable for kids, this title helps them learn about the jumps, manoeuvres, and techniques that are at the heart of figure skating, as well as how top skaters prepare for competition and how they are judged.
Instruction by a member of the national Nordic Demonstration Team, for the novice to intermediate cross-country
Idrett og sport har en stor og synlig plass i det moderne samfunnet. Hvorfor er det slik, og hvorfor har sporten appell til så mange mennesker på tvers av landegrenser og andre skiller? Boka er særlig egnet for studenter med idrett og samfunn, idret…
Maine s long winters would seem the ideal place for hockey to develop, but blistering winter conditions, frigid temperatures, and windchill made the sport unpleasant and even dangerous. The problem was not solved until 1976, when Harold Alfond donat…
Demonstrates proper posture, illustrates skating maneuvers, provides practice tips, and features fifty drills for learning and developing skills according to ability level
A very simple introduction to the sport of cross-country skiing, the equipment used, and how it is done. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, an…
Dream Season is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in heli-skiing, cat-skiing, or heli-boarding. This book allows you to relive the adventure of trips to Alaska, British Columbia, Colorado, New Zealand, and Russia. With extensive operator list…
From the adrenaline-fuelled, heart-racing action on the ski slopes, be it men's downhill or snowboarding, the slick, ice-glazed chutes of the bobsleigh and luge runs or the imposing ski-jump hills, to the more stately atmosphere of the figure-skatin…
Olympic champion speedskater Bonnie Blair describes her involvement in the sport, the support of her family, and the importance of dedication and balance in competition
Mountains bear the imprint of human activity. Scars from logging andsurface mining sit alongside national parks and ski lodges. Althoughthe environmental effects of extractive industries are well known,skiing is more likely to bring to mind images o…
Add to that a superb aerobic workout and you have the perfect cold-season sport. It's as easy-going as a spin around the nearest meadow, as thrilling as telemarking down a mountain, as rewarding as hut-to-hut touring in the backcountry. Includes ful…
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 in…
Tells how to select the right skis and discusses the basic mechanics of skis and wax and the factors that can affect a ski's speed
As a baby, Kristi Yamaguchi had to overcome a foot deformity just to be able to walk normally. The idea of putting on a pair of ice skates, let alone excelling as a world-class figure skater like her hero, Dorothy Hamill, could not have been more th…
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'…
In contemporary North America, figure skating ranks among the most 'feminine' of sports and few boys take it up for fear of being labelled effeminate or gay. Yet figure skating was once an exclusively male pastime - women did not skate in significan…
Novice to advanced skiers will love the variety of safe trail terrain.
This manual provides techniques and methods to elevate skills and improve the performance of intermediate and advanced skiers on the slopes. This second edition includes instruction on selecting and using modern skiing equipment such as "shaped" ski…
Any girl who has watched the Olympics has fantasized about becoming the next Sarah Hughes or Michelle Kwan, donning a pair of skates, spinning through the air, and landing with a perfect flourish. The perfect gift for any young girl who loves to ice…
Predating the wheel, the ski has played an important role in our history. This is brilliantly brought to life in this engaging book. Roland Huntford's brilliant history begins 20,000 years ago in the last ice age on the icy tundra of an unformed ear…
A guide for beginner and intermediate curlers interested in developing their skills and overall knowledge of the game. Also college students and instructors in curling activity classes.
In only six inches of snow, in any place, and at any age, anyone can take part in cross-country skiing. It combines safe, low-impact activity with a complete cardiovascular workout: there is simply no healthier total body conditioner. In this guide…
Examining the ways in which media attention has affected figure skating, from the early appearances of Sonja Henjie, skating's gradual audience growth via television, and the ramifications of the scandals in the 1994 and 2002 Olympics.
The Science of Figure Skating is the first book to provide an evidence-based and comprehensive reference for the scientific underpinnings of this complex Olympic sport, where early specialization presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes a…
Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip of thumbing for facts in the fie…
* Covers backcountry routes from California's Cascade Range to the Sierra Nevada * The most complete backcountry ski and snowboard information available in California guidebook * Paul Richins, Jr., is an expert ski mountaineer with extensive experi…
Boken består av en samling spesialskrevne artikler innenfor pedagogikk, psykologi og sosiologi i idrett og samfunn, og hvert bidrag reflekterer på sin måte nyere perspektiv innfor idrettsvitenskapen. Det problematiseres rundt ulike perspektiver ved…
Bundle up and follow the frosty world of freeskiing. Learn about freeskiing, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other snow sports, and see how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.
Here is an authoritative portrait of a group of men and women taking mortal risks in a bid for sporting glory. A white-knuckled tour through skiing's deep traditions and least-accessible locales, The Fall Line opens up the sexy, high-stakes world of…
As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter wha…
A guide for both beginners and experts starts with basics such as equipment, safety, and water ice techniques, and also covers mixed climbing, alpine climbing, leading, and descending
Former Olympic figure skater and self-professed America's Sweetheart Adam Rippon shares his underdog journey from beautiful mess to outrageous success in this hilarious, big-hearted memoir that the Washington Post calls "comedic gold." Your mom prob…
Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring has everything one needs to participate in this growing and exciting activity. Written by expert Molly Abolson, this book provides information on gear, skills, and preparation so that beginners and intermediate p…
Norske skiskyttere er i dag blant de aller beste i verden. Anført av Liv Grete Skjelbreid Poirée og Ole Einar Bjørndalen er skiskyting blitt den mest populære idretten her i landet. Det har slett ikke vært slik bestandig. Så sent som i 1994 var skis…
Once a winter pastime for socializing and courtship, skating evolved into the wildly popular competitive sport of figure skating, one of the few athletic arenas where female athletes hold a public profile--and earning power--equal to that of men. Re…
