Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #190611 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-27
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Synopsis
This superbly written and exquisitely illustrated book showcases 40 of the world's most outstanding skiing areas on four continents. Each resort has an undeniable magic, an appeal that makes it stand out above the rest. From the lively apres-ski in the fairytale setting of southern Germany's charming Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the demanding black diamond runs of Whistler in British Columbia, the high-tech wonder of the world's largest snow-making system at Lake Tahoe, USA to the sukii-jou (small ski areas) of Japan's Nagano Prefecture, this unique collection showcases the very best in skiing experiences available today. Whether the reader is a daredevil heliskier, yearning for superb scenery and solitary carving in perfect powder conditions, or has an appetite for apres-ski, this treasure chest of a book is the perfect inspiration. The author infuses his lively narrative with a personal note and anecdotal detail. The Ski Club of Great Britain has supplied fact boxes for each resort: accessibility, height, number and level of pistes, and number of lifts.