downhill skiing

"Celebrate the Winter Games with this . . . introduction to alpine skiing, the sport known for its slalom and downhill races. Also included is a biographical story about skier Mikaela Shiffrin"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs offer a brief biography of World Cup alpine ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin.

Examines the sport of extreme snow skiing, where participants descend from avalanches and perform ariel stunts on steep slopes.

Examines the sport of extreme snow skiing, where participants descend from avalanches and perform ariel stunts on steep slopes.

A very simple introduction to the sport of downhill skiing, the equipment used, and how it is done.

Provides a simple introduction to downhill skiing, and looks at skiing equipment and safety.

Professional skier and sports columnist Michael Finkel shares stories of his ten years of skiing experiences across six continents, and dozens of countries, telling of skiing Mount Killimanjaro, flying off an Olympic ski jump, and making a first-ever run down an remote Alaskan peak.

Provides an overview of all the Olympic events in both Alpine and freestyle skiing, along with fun facts, amazing stats, and a look at some of the most outstanding competitors.

A simple introduction to downhill skiing.