Synopses & Reviews
Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die the 10th book in the popular Fifty Places series takes readers to some of the world's most inspiring skiing/snowboarding destinations: the Chugach Mountains (Alaska); Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat Springs (Colorado); Tuckerman Ravine (New Hampshire); Rusutsu (Japan); Chamonix (France); Portillo (Chile); and Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia). Based on interviews with leading experts, the book chronicles the rich history of these sports and the people who have mastered them, including Tommy Moe, Jonny Moseley, Billy Kidd, and Greg Harms. Above all, Santella provides readers with the gorgeous scenery, the glamorous ambiance, and the always thrilling experience of visiting mountains from the Alps to the Rockies, whether its après-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides into virgin Alaskan powder.
Review
Even the reader who gets no farther than the couch can feel transported to the snow-covered peaks, mogul fields, and sparkling expanses sculpted by the books avalanche of quirky nuggets, insider tips, and historical perspectives....After writing nine other Fifty Places guides, author Chris Santella has the drill down.” Reuters.com
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Whether you're an expert looking to hit the double diamond moguls or a beginner who wants a gentle slope just in case stopping is an issue, these spots have a little something for everyone.” The Daily Beast
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For powderhounds, Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die by Chris Santella looks at snow sports destinations around the world.” Associated Press
Synopsis
"Quirky nuggets, insider tips, and historical perspectives." --Reuters "Whether you're an expert looking to hit the double diamond moguls or a beginner who wants a gentle slope just in case stopping is an issue, these spots have a little something for everyone." --The Daily Beast Pack up your skis or snowboard, fly out, and strap on, because you're about to take a trip to the most amazing slopes the world has ever seen
Based on interviews with leading experts, Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die chronicles the rich history of these sports and the people who have mastered them, including Tommy Moe, Jonny Moseley, Billy Kidd, and Greg Harms. With words and color photography, it takes you to all the fabulous mountains you've visited--and those you have always wanted to visit.
Fly up to the mountains and explore the world's most inspiring skiing and snowboarding destinations:
- Chugach Mountains (Alaska)
- Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat Springs (Colorado)
- Tuckerman Ravine (New Hampshire)
- Rusutsu (Japan)
- Chamonix (France)
- Portillo (Chile)
- Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia)
- Mammoth Mountain and Squaw Valley (California)
- Kashmir (India)
- Taos (New Mexico)
- Jay Peak, Mad River Glen, Stowe (Vermont)
- Jackson Hole (Wyoming)
- And more
Above all, author Chris Santella provides readers with the gorgeous scenery, the glamorous ambiance, and the always-thrilling experience of visiting mountains from the Alps to the Rockies, whether it's apr s-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides into virgin Alaskan powder.
If you're jetting off on your next getaway or just armchair-traveling this season, Santella's guide will inspire beginners and black-diamond experts alike.
About the Author
Chris Santella is a freelance writer and marketing consultant based in Portland, Oregon. A regular contributor to the New York Times and Forbes.com, he has also contributed to the New Yorker, Travel & Leisure, Golf, American Lawyer, and Delta Sky. Santella is the author of nine other titles in the Fifty Places series, as well as STC's Fifty Favorite Fly-Fishing Tales and Why I Fly Fish.