The Essential Cross-Country Skier
TAB Books Inc (Verlag)
978-0-07-049625-5 (ISBN)
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Cross-country expertise . . . easilyGlide into an invigorating sport with this guide from true experts who show you how to have fun from your first day out and coach you all the way through the advanced skills you'd like to learn. No ordinary manual, The Essential Cross-Country Skier brings together the combined expertise of one of the country's top cross-country skiing instructors; a two-time Olympic biathlete and former Dartmouth skiing coach; and one of the sport's foremost professional writers.This all-star team has created one of the most engaging, clear, and potent learning tools ever published for beginning and intermediate skiers. This unique, carefully illustrated guide gives you the information you need to get started: choosing the right skis, boots, and poles; where to find the best trails; what to wear for comfort and warmth; plus tips on safety.And, if you're already familiar with nordic skiing, the book shows you how to improve your style and your conditioning; master the subtleties of waxing and ski maintenance; and enjoy new skills including ski skating, telemarking, ski racing, and backcountry touring.
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart 1 Cross-Country Skiing 101: Getting Started1. Enjoying the Winter Environment2. First Strides3. Beyond the Basics4. Dressing for Success5. What Skis to Buy?6. Adding Adventure to Your SkiingPart 2 Cross-Country Skiing 201: Expanding Your Skills7. Ski Skating8. Telemark Skiing9. Backcountry Skiing10. Emergency Preparedness11. Training and Racing, by John Morton12. Waxing and Ski MaintenanceAppendix: U.S. and Canadian Cross-Country Ski AreasIndex
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.1999 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 145 Illustrations, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 183 x 231 mm |
| Gewicht | 352 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Ski- / Wintersport |
| ISBN-10 | 0-07-049625-0 / 0070496250 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-07-049625-5 / 9780070496255 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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