Synopses & Reviews
Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Dieand#151;the 10th book in the popular Fifty Places seriesand#151;takes readers to some of the worldand#8217;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 itand#8217;s aprand#232;s-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides into virgin Alaskan powder.
Praise for Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die
and#147;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 bookand#8217;s avalanche of quirky nuggets, insider tips, and historical perspectives . . . After writing nine other Fifty Places guides, author Chris Santella has the drill down.and#8221;and#160; and#151;Reuters.com
and#147;Whether youand#8217;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.and#8221; and#151;The Daily Beast
and#147;For powderhounds, Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die by Chris Santellaand#160;($25) looks at snow sports destinations around the world.and#8221; and#151;Associated Press
Synopsis
There's an incredible similarity between the mechanics of a fly cast and the swing of a golf club. Perhaps that's why Chris Santella, author of
Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, can be found on the links when he's not on the stream. With
Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Santella gives voice to his other sporting passion, interviewing 50 people intimately connected to the sport about some of their favorite courses around the world.
For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world's greatest golf venues, the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland's northernmost course, whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand's Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book's beautiful photographs capture the architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers. A brief history of each course, an experiential account-filled with local color from the person recommending the venue, and trip-planning advice provide adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way around the globe.
A close-up look at golf's top courses around the world, recommended by such experts as Nick Faldo and Christie Kerr (pro golfers), Pete Dye and Tom Doak (course architects), Brian McCallen (editor and author), and Donald Trump. With breathtaking color photographs of each site, this is a great gift for avid golfers and armchair travelers alike.
Synopsis
For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world's greatest golf venues, including the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland's northernmost course whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand's Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book's beautiful photographs capture the architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers. Highlights include:
- Alberta, Canada: Banff Springs
- Australia: Royal Melbourne Golf Club (West)
- California: Pebble Beach Golf Links
- England: Swinley Forest Golf Club
- Florida: TPC Sawgrass, Stadium Course
- Hawaii: Wailua Municipal Golf Course
- Kenya: Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club
- Nebraska: Sand Hills Golf Club
- Netherlands: Channel Gems
- Norway: Miklagard Golf Club
- Nova Scotia, Canada: Highland Links
- Spain: Royal Golf Club of Seville
- And many more
A close-up look at golf's top courses around the world, recommended by experts such as Nick Faldo and Christie Kerr (pro golfers), Pete Dye and Tom Doak (course architects), and Brian McCallen (editor and author).
With breathtaking color photographs of each site, a brief history of each course, an experiential account--filled with local color--and trip planning advice, this book provides adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way across the globe.
This is a great gift for avid golfers and armchair travelers alike, perfect for Father's Day or any day you want to make a golfer thankful.
About the Author
Chris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, is a freelance writer and marketing consultant based in Portland, Oregon. His work has appeared in the New York Times, The New Yorker, and Travel & Leisure, among other publications.