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Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Routes: Oregon
Author: Chris Van Tilburg
ISBN-10: 1594855161
ISBN-13: 9781594855160
Published: 2011-10-03
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
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Book Description:
Coverage ranges from Lassen Peak up to Mount St. Helens.The first guidebook in a new BACKCOUNTRY SKI&SNOWBOARD Series from Mountaineers Books, BACKCOUNTRY SKI&SNOWBOARD ROUTES: OREGON describes nearly 100 of the best and most classic mountain routes that will exhilarate and challenge winter backcountry seekers. Although many of these routes are geared toward intermediate and expert skiers and boarders, there are also appropriate routes for those just getting into the backcountry for the first time.Full state coverage includes over 30 routes on Mount Hood alone, and ranges across Mount Jefferson, the Three Sisters and Bend area, Willamette Pass and Mount Bailey, Crater Lake National Park, the Southern Cascades, Steens, and the Wallowas and Blue Mountains regions. There are also classic routes just over the borders Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak in Northern California and Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, and Muir Snowfield in Washington. Many of these routes are selected for their straightforward approaches, while other sections describe avalanche safety, best resources, gear, Oregon backcountry laws, and routes by best season and skill level. This is a guidebook to get snowboarders and skiers out in the mountains for quality fun!
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The Art of Snowboarding: Kickers, Carving, Half-Pipe, and More
Author: Jim Smith
ISBN-10: 0071456880
ISBN-13: 9780071456883
Published: 2006-08-29
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
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Book Description:
"The premier guide to modern riding, from one of the sport’s best coaches." --Tim Windell, two-time World Cup co-champion In The Art of Snowboarding, USSA-certified club coach Jim Smith introduces you to the most popular tricks and stunts, including kickers (jumps) and other freestyle and half-pipe techniques, and stunts on rails and wood. He gives special emphasis to proper stance and turning techniques as the basis for more advanced moves. Time-lapse photographs demonstrate every step of every trick and technique, and dozens of additional photos show you the form of some of the country’s best riders.
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Shaun White (Amazing Athletes)
Author: Matt Doeden
ISBN-10: 0822568411
ISBN-13: 9780822568414
Published: 2006-09-01
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
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Book Description:
On snowboarder Shaun White's first run on the halfpipe at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, he set the high score and secured the gold medal. On his second run, which people called a "victory lap," Shaun set an even higher score to destroy the competition. But Shaun is more than a two-time Olympic snowboarding champion. He's also a world-class skateboarder. As the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games, Shaun is the biggest star in two sports. Learn more about his high-flying skills and unique personality.
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100 Classic Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes in Washington
Author: Rainer Burgdorfer
ISBN-10: 0898866618
ISBN-13: 9780898866612
Published: 1999-09
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
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Book Description:
More than 100 routes&tours for intermediate to advanced alpine&Nordic skiers. Includes maps, access, elevations, duration&much more!
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Snowboarding Skills
Author: Cindy Kleh
ISBN-10: 1856057178
ISBN-13: 9781856057172
Published: 2002-09
Publisher: Silverdale
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Book Description:
This best-selling guide is ideal for those starting out as well as the more experienced boarders looking to fix a persistent problem or just improve their skills. Along with dozens of color photographs, Snowboarding Skills features: Pro tips from the world's top boarders Action photo sequences with explanatory diagrams Directional arrows showing exactly how and where to turn "Don't" and "do" photo comparisons Troubleshooting sidebars Lessons to improve skills Explanations on understanding snow and weather conditions Safety tips and equipment maintenance Hill etiquette, avoiding injury, and more. From the basics of standing up and stopping to the challenges of pivoting and jumping, Snowboarding Skills covers everything a boarder needs to know.
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Inside the World of Board Graphics: Skate, Surf, Snow
Author: Robynne Raye
ISBN-10: 1592537189
ISBN-13: 9781592537181
Published: 2011-09-01
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
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Book Description:
Inside the World of Board Graphics takes an in-depth, comprehensive look at the global nature and cultural influence of Surf/Skate/Snow board art and design. International design luminaries Art Chantry, Katrin Olina and James Victore are placed along side industry super stars Terry Fitzgerald, Martin Worthington, Yoshihiko Kushimoto and Rich Harbour (who has been shaping and designing surfboards since 1959). The book includes dozens of interviews and profiles from the people currently creating board art and design: Aaron Draplin, Emil Kozak, Morning Breath, Anthony Yankovic, Haroshi and Hannah Stouffer to name a few. There are many books about the art of board design, but there has never been a book like this that takes a rare look behind the scenes of the creative process. Countries represented: Iceland, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Russia, Poland, UK, Mexico, Venezuela, Romania, South Africa, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Croatia and the USA, among others.
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Ski and Snowboard Guide to Whistler Blackcomb: Advanced-Expert Edition
Author: Brian Finestone
ISBN-10: 0987779605
ISBN-13: 9780987779601
Published: 2012-01-15
Publisher: Quickdraw Publications
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Snowboarding (Science Behind Sports)
Author: Heather Schwartz
ISBN-10: 1420503227
ISBN-13: 9781420503227
Published: 2011-03-04
Publisher: Lucent Books
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Book Description:
Sports play an important formative role in the lives of many middle and high school students. Science Behind Sports from Lucent Books explores the science behind key contemporary sports. Volumes present in a clear and engaging manner the scientific principles and concepts involved, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, and related health issues and medical concerns related to the sport.
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Snowboarding: The Ultimate Guide (Greenwood Guides to Extreme Sports)
Author: Holly Thorpe
ISBN-10: 0313376220
ISBN-13: 9780313376221
Published: 2012-01-06
Publisher: Greenwood
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Book Description:
While snowboarding didn't become a commercial success until the early 1980s, the roots of the modern snowboard go back to at least 1964, when Sherman Poppen invented the "Snurfer" by bolting two skis together and adding a rope for stability. Today snowboarding is one of the most prominent and appealing youth sports. Want proof? Professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White was the highest paid athlete entering the 2010 Winter Olympics with an estimated annual salary of $10 million.The book is a highly accessible and extensive overview of snowboarding, providing an introduction to the sport and lifestyle of snowboarding; a historical timeline of the rapid growth of snowboarding; techniques and equipment used; and a discussion of key places and events, such as Alaska, Winter X Games, and the Winter Olympics.
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