The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing, 3rd Edition - Softcover

Barnes, Bob

9780966913156: The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing, 3rd Edition

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0966913159 ISBN 13: 9780966913156

Publisher: Snowline Pr, 1999

A unique compendium of facts, illustrations, and insightful descriptions of contemporary alpine skiing, The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing is the definitive reference for instructors and all serious skiers. While it focuses on modern skiing, thoroughly exploring up-to-the-minute technique and equipment issues, it also covers historical and scientific influences on the sport. Written by an elite instructor, the explanations are clear and entertaining, the suggestions tried, and effective.

Instructors and coaches will find the extensive coverage of teaching and learning topics indispensable, and immediately useful. From beginner to expert, any skier with a desire to excel will appreciate the wealth of exercises, drills, insights, and hints for skiing various terrain and conditions. The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing raises the benchmark for skiing books. Read it, and you will ski better, teach better, and expand your appreciation of this fascinating sport!

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From the Back Cover:

The only complete reference of its type, The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing provides a wealth of useful and entertaining information about contemporary, high-performance skiing and state-of-the-art teaching.

This book is an invaluable resource for ski instructors and serious skiers of every ability level. Far more than a dictionary of terms, The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing contains in-depth discussions of modern ski technique as well as historical information, teaching methodology, learning theory, and biomechanics. Completely updated to address the latest ski technologies and teaching concepts, the Third Edition describes numerous effective drills and exercises, explains tactics for skiing various snow conditions, and includes a concise analysis of the essence of great skiing.

Beginner, intermediate, or expert, The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing will benefit every serious skier and belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who teaches skiing for a living.

About the Author:

Bob Barnes is a full-time instructor and trainer at the Keystone Ski School in Colorado, coach for the Mahre Training Center, and an instructor clinician and Examiner for the Rocky Mountain division of Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA-RM). He is also a member of the Elan Skis "Special Forces" education and demonstration team. He has taught skiing in Colorado and in his home state of Maine since 1978.

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