skiing

Provides a new ski instruction system focusing on body movements and the proper equipment.

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.

Looks at skiing as part of a healthy, active lifestyle, describes the equipment and training needed for skiing, discusses the safety rules and environmental responsibilities associated with the sport, and explains the benefits of regular physical activity.

For those with a love of high speeds, fresh mountain air, and snow, skiing is the outdoor sport of choice. This fast-moving sport is a favorite of many daring children. Aspiring skiers will learn all about what they will need to get started, as well as step-by-step instructions for all the tricks and techniques to really fly down the slopes.

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

Tommy, Jake, and Lexie decide to ski down the difficult Wildcat Run on their last run of the day, but after Lexie gets hurt they have to survive on the mountain hoping to be rescued.

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

Step-by-step photographs and diagrams and text explain the basics of downhill and cross-country skiing. Also explains how major skiing competitions are judged.

Explains ski techniques and gives insight into the skills required to become proficient.

Ariel, Doug, and Shannon are glad when they meet Red, a stranger, on their ski trip. He takes them to a hilltop lodge where they are stranded by a blizzard with very strange hosts.