skis and skiing

Chronicles the story of Kye Peterson, son of extreme skier, Trevor Peterson, who died in an avalanche in Chamonix, France in 1996, describing how he traveled to the mountain that took his father's life and went on to follow in his footsteps.

Contains information on the fundamentals of skiing, techniques of skiing different terrains, equipment to buy, areas to ski, and off season training.

An illustrated guide to all skiing styles and techniques. Includes information about ski resorts, selecting and buying equipment, training techniques, and snow conditions.

Presents information on downhill skiing for beginners and others, with tips on buying and renting equipment, instruction on basic through intermediate techniques, discussion of the individual needs of women, seniors, kids, and the physically impaired, and advice on where to ski.

Spine title: Skiing. Step-by-step photographs explain how to master the techniques of both Alpine and Nordic skiing.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to a variety of extreme snow sports, including snow boarding, skiing, snowmobiling, and bobsledding.