
- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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 aprA*s-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides into virgin Alaskan powder. Praise for Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die "e;Even the reader who gets no farther than the couch can feel transported to the snow-covered peaks, mogul fields, and sparkling expanses sculpted by the book's avalanche of quirky nuggets, insider tips, and historical perspectives... After writing nine other Fifty Places guides, author Chris Santella has the drill down."e;A -Reuters.com "e;Whether you're an expert looking to hit the double diamond moguls or a beginner who wants a gentle slope just in case stopping is an issue, these spots have a little something for everyone."e; -The Daily Beast "e;For powderhounds, Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die by Chris SantellaA ($25) looks at snow sports destinations around the world."e; -Associated Press
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- FOREWORD
- INTRODUCTION
- Alaska: CHUGACH MOUNTAINS
- Alaska: TORDRILLO MOUNTAINS
- Alberta: BANFF/LAKE LOUISE
- Antarctica: ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- Argentina: TIERRA DEL FUEGO
- Austria: KITZBÜHEL
- Austria: ST. ANTON
- British Columbia: BUGABOOS
- British Columbia: KOOTENAY
- British Columbia: THE SELKIRKS
- British Columbia: WHISTLER BLACKCOMB
- California: MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
- California: SQUAW VALLEY USA
- Chile: PORTILLO
- Colorado: ARAPAHOE BASIN
- Colorado: ASPEN
- Colorado: CRESTED BUTTE
- Colorado: SILVERTON MOUNTAIN
- Colorado: STEAMBOAT
- Colorado: TELLURIDE
- Colorado: VAIL
- France: CHAMONIX VALLEY
- France: VAL D’ISèRE
- Idaho: SUN VALLEY
- India: KASHMIR
- Italy: CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
- Japan: NISEKO AND BEYOND
- Japan: RUSUTSU
- Montana: GREATER BOZEMAN
- New Hampshire: CANNON MOUNTAIN
- New Hampshire: TUCKERMAN RAVINE
- New Mexico: TAOS
- New Zealand: CRAIGIEBURN RANGE CLUB FIELDS
- New Zealand: SOUTHERN ALPS
- Norway: LYNGEN ALPS
- Oregon: MT. BACHELOR
- Oregon: THE WALLOWAS
- Quebec: LE MASSIF
- Quebec: MONT-TREMBLANT
- Russia: KAMCHATKA
- Russia: KRASNAYA POLYANA
- Switzerland: ZERMATT
- Utah: ALTA
- Utah: DEER VALLEY RESORT
- Utah: SOLITUDE
- Vermont: JAY PEAK
- Vermont: MAD RIVER GLEN
- Vermont: STOWE
- Washington: MOUNT BAKER
- Wyoming: JACKSON HOLE
- Copyright Page