Top Ski Resorts of the World
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A showcase of 40 of the world's most outstanding skiing areas on four continents. 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 systen at Lake Tahoe, USA to the sukii-jou (small ski areas) of Japan's Nagano Prefecture, this collection explores the very best in skiing experiences available. Whether you are a daredevil heliskier, yearning for superb scenery and solitary carving in perfect powder conditions, or have an appetite for apres-ski, this book should provide the inspiration. The author infuses his 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.
Author: Arnie Wilson
Format: Hardback, 160 pages, 265mm x 300mm, 1414 g
Published: 2002, New Holland Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Winter Sports
Description
A showcase of 40 of the world's most outstanding skiing areas on four continents. 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 systen at Lake Tahoe, USA to the sukii-jou (small ski areas) of Japan's Nagano Prefecture, this collection explores the very best in skiing experiences available. Whether you are a daredevil heliskier, yearning for superb scenery and solitary carving in perfect powder conditions, or have an appetite for apres-ski, this book should provide the inspiration. The author infuses his 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.
Top Ski Resorts of the World