Älskar du fjällen? Eller är du sugen på göra din första tur i grönskande dalar, över mjuka fjällslätter eller upp till högfjäll med glaciärer och turkosa vatten? Då är detta boken för dig. Med personliga skildringar av fjällturer från Abisko i norr…
Drömmer du om Vasaloppet? Om att bli en bättre skidåkare? Följ med Charlotte Kalla ut i spåret, på med pannlampan och dra ut i skogen en sen novemberkväll, kör hennes rörlighetsprogram som morgonträning och ta del av hennes bästa knep för att hålla…
Björn Ferry är Sveriges mest framgångsrika manliga skidskytt med både VM- och OS-guld i prisskåpet. I mars 2014 gjorde han patron ur och nu släpper vi hans dagboksbiografi. ”Jag hade länge drömt om att skriva en bok. Jag började skriva om såda…
Ju mer jag tränade, desto mer tur hade jag...”Det var i lågstadiet i Tärnaby, som den fräknige grabben från lilla Joesjö skrev i en uppsats att han skulle bli skidåkare på heltid.Och jag ska bli bäst. ”Det kan man inte leva på”, sa…
Detta är berättelsen om en av skidsportens främsta och mest kontroversiella ikoner. Med fyra OS-medaljer och sexton i VM är Petter Northug en av de främsta skidåkarna genom tiderna. I Min historia berättar han själv om framgångens pris om gulden, sk…
Backcountry/off-piste skiing is the fastest growing segment of the snow-sports industry, faster than resort skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or Nordic skiing. Yet it's been more than 10 years since anyone published an updated, high-end backcountry…
Att vara på vinterfjället kan vara riskfyllt, ibland är det laviner som är det största riskmomentet. Läser du Lavinsäkerhet kan du minska risknivån genom att lära dig beprövade metoder för att färdas säkert och förstå hur och var laviner inträffar.…
Boken Trygge Toppturer er et helt nytt verktøy for deg som vil utforske vinterens herligste eventyr på egenhånd. Du lærer å planlegge turer ut fra terreng og skredvarsel og får turbeskrivelser for passende turer over hele landet. Dette er en ny tiln…
Deals with the hazards and challenges that free skiers face in an alpine environment. This book is presented in 12 chapters with 441 educational illustrations. It covers: mountain sense, mountain weather, snowavalanche knowledge, avalanche hazard ev…
Many instructional books have been written about figure skating. Some are very good. Others are outdated. None, however, has been complete. The Complete Book of Figure Skating finally fills that void. Author Carole Shulman is a former elite competi…
Martin Volken and his co-authors provide skiers with all the tools and knowledge they need to safely and successfully travel in the mountains. The guide features intermediate-to-advanced techniques for ski touring and ski mountaineering, from planni…
December 2016. Under en unik kväll, inför fullsatta läktare, hyllas Pelle Lindbergh som en av Philadelphia Flyers bästa målvakter genom tiderna. Mer än 30 år efter olyckan som tog hans liv. Redan som liten fantiserade Pelle Lindbergh om att bli målv…
Lennart Lill-Järven Larsson fick ett par hemsnickrade skidor som liten gosse. Det blev kärlek vid första stavtaget. En kärlek som hållit i sig. På nära håll har Lill-Järven följt skidsportens utveckling från Utterns dagar till dagens kanoner med Ka…
Shortlisted for the 2014 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award National Geographic Adventurer of the Year 2014 The most dominating endurance athlete of his generation. "The New York Times"An exceptional athlete. A dominating force. An extraordi…
In the 1930s, only white figure skaters were allowed in public ice rinks and to compete for gold medals, but Mabel Fairbanks wouldn't let that stop her. With skates two sizes too big and a heart full of dreams, Mabel beat the odds and broke down col…
Tillie Walden's Eisner Award winning graphic memoir Spinning captures what it's like to come of age, come out, and come to terms with leaving behind everything you used to know. It was the same every morning. Wake up, grab the ice skates, and head…
I Ingemar Stenmark mer än bara åk sammanfattar Ulf Stenberg de omtumlande åren före och efter Ingemars genombrott. Som nyanställd på DN-sporten var Ulf först ut med att bevaka Ingemar Stenmark innan han slog igenom i norska Voss 1974. Därmed hade ha…
A LIFE AS EXCITING AS FICTION Gary Paulsen, three-time Newbery Honor author, is no stranger to adventure. He has flown off the back of a dogsled and down a frozen waterfall to near disaster, and waited for a giant bear to seal his fate with one sla…
Heja Persson! är den svenska längdskidsportens äldre kulturhistoria berättad med en enskild tävling som fond. Det handlar om skidsportens starka samiska anor, ett annars bortglömt kapitel i den svenska idrottens historieskrivning. Det handlar…
Incorporating the best and most recent techniques from both alpine and Nordic skiing, Free-heel Skiing presents skiers with the latest methods for tackling the full range of terrain and snow. Everything from beginning turns to advanced telemark tech…
Though it's graceful and beautiful to watch, don't be fooled. Champion-level figure skaters are some of the strongest, most technically skilled athletes anywhere. Learn about this stylish sport and find out how the pros train Do you think you have w…
A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic figure skating. Includes descriptions of men's and women's singles program, ice dancing, pairs skating, and the team figure skating events. Readers will get a primer to some rules and ath…
A New, Completely Revised Edition of the Classic Guide to Better Skiing Have you been searching for a way to overcome your fear, trust your instincts, and ski to your greatest potential? Inner Skiing will help you do all this and more. In this newly…
Finally, a conditioning program for figure skaters that meets today's competitive requirements of the sport. Figure skating has evolved dramatically in the past few years, with a greater emphasis on triple and quadruple jumps, jump combinations, and…
I boken Vägen tillbaka får du följa Helena Ekholm under ett avgörande år i hennes liv, som sträcker sig från ett misslyckat OS i Vancouver 2010 till ett framgångsrikt VM i Khanty- Mansiysk 2011. Första gången du möter Helena är öppenhjärtigt om denn…
Författaren, konstnären, kompositören Evert Taube(1890-1976) medverkade i Göteborgs Handels- ochSjöfartstidning i mer än ett halvt sekel. Evert Taubebörjade som tecknare och journalist med sin förstaillustrerade artikel i Handelstidningen 1917.I bok…
"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 le…
How to improve technique and prepare for the ski season. Downhill skiing, especially high alpine and backcountry skiing, is a popular recreational activity in North America. This book is the ideal guide for any intermediate skier wanting to take t…
K. B. E. E. Eimeleus was ahead of his time with his advocacy of ski training in the Russian armed forces. Employing terminology never before used in Russian to describe movements with which few were familiar, Skis in the Art of War gives a breakdown…
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Att sporta och röra på sig är en viktig del av livet för många. Att lära sig en sport är också ett sätt att få större självförtroende, att upptäcka att man vågar och kan. I boken Vägen till Vasaloppet möter vi Elin som bestämt sig för att åka Vasalo…
This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice-skating, particularly a triple axel. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientist…
Kids will be delighted to learn all about this amazing athlete's achievements. This title will cover Shaun White's early years, how he got his start snowboarding, and how he's earned his three Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event. Colorful, ful…
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.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHAPTER ON "BASIC SKI SKILLS" NOW FROM CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * Technique demonstrated in step-by-step photos * Special learning act…
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…
"A poignant, revealing look at a life we might have imagined differently. . . . Her story will give inspiration to anyone striving toward a seemingly impossible dream."--Booklist"America's Sweetheart" Dorothy Hamill grew up on the ice, working towar…
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…
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…
