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ADD TO YOUR SKI/WINTER LIBRARY with a skiing book from VISTABOOKS, a little publishing and distributing company operated by Bill Jones (one has to do something when not skiing). Outdoor and American history titles can be browsed at the online catalog www.vistabooks.com. With any order you can select from our free book list as explained online at www.vistabooks.com/vistfree.htm. Resale dealers please inquire.

To order: Allow up to 3 weeks for your order to arrive. Include your ship-to address, item(s) ordered, $7.50 for shipping/handling the entire order (not per item) to a U.S. residence and a Visa or MasterCard credit card number with expiration date, or a check for the total to
VistaBooks, 0637 Blue Ridge Road, Silverthorne, CO 80498. Or email to email@vistabooks.com.
For Colorado addresses add 7% sales tax. Return in 10days for refund if not satisfied. Thanks.

SPECIAL: Until December 15, shipping is free to your U.S. address and you still get to choose a free book. Just note "Fre e shipping for skiers" when you order.

Breakthrough on the New Skis: Say Goodbye to the Intermediate Blues, by Lito Tejada-Flores. The publisher writes, "Almost as good as time on the hill: approaches expert-level skiing with a process anyone can master. Learn how to carve, link turns, and relax. Innovative instruction helps skiers gain both skill and self-confidence." 316 pages, 84 b & w photos & illustrations, paper ISBN: 0-87842-527-6. Order # MOPR1207 paper$19.95

Powder Guide: managing avalanche risk, by Kurzeder & Feist. The publisher writes, "Provides easy-to-understand and practical information for anyone who ventures into avalanche terrain. Includes avalanche hazard evaluation, safety, equipment, locating victims, first-aid, and rescue." ISBN: 0-9717748-7-0. Order # MOPR1209 paper$18.95

Ski the Whole Mountain, by Eric & Rob Deslauriers. A book from the technical slope skiers at Sugar Bowl Ski Area, California. The publisher writes, "Learn how to ski any terrain and snow condition with expert advice from extreme skiers--for skiers who want to move beyond groomed runs. Offers simple, practical advice on handling moguls, steep slopes, and deep powder." ISBN: 0-9717748-3-8. Order # MOPR1263 paper$24.95.

Ski Like a Diva: from fear to fun in 86 pages. Jennifer and Jeff Bergeron.

The publisher writes, "When you think about skiing, do you think about fun, challenge, the grandeur of nature, and sharing the experience with friends and family? Or do you suddenly feel nervous, cold and overwhelmed? In just 86 pages this book will show you how to:

• Have fun whether you're skiing or relaxing at the lodge

• Make simple but key changes to improve your technique and feel more comfortable on the slopes

• Plan in advance to make a family ski vacation hassle-free

• Understand what to expect from your ski equipment

• Take it at your own pace

   You are a skier--have fun, laugh, and release your inner Ski Diva!"

   86 pocket-sized pages, color illustrations.

Order # PUBE8754 paper$8.95

Skiing: a guide to the Colorado high country. ISBN: 1-55838-073-6 . Order # PRIM7600. paper$6.95
Vail: triumph of a dream. Seibert. ISBN: 0-9717748-5-4. Order # MOPR1206. paper$29.95 (cloth at $49.95)
Stowe: Classic New England. Oliver. ISBN: 0-9717748-1-1. Order # MOPR1202. cloth$49.95
Park City: Mountain of Treasure. Warren. ISBN: 0-87842-507-1. Order # MOPR1203. cloth$49.95
Mammoth: the Sierra legend. Forstenzer. ISBN: 0-87842-515-2. Order # MOPR1210. cloth$49.95
Jackson Hole: on a grand scale. Gonzales. ISBN: 0-9717748-6-2. Order # MOPR1211. paper$29.95 (cloth at $49.95)
Steamboat: Ski town USA. Bie. ISBN: 0-9717748-4-6. Order # MOPR1213. cloth$49.95
Deer Valley: The Quest for Excellence. Case. ISBN: 0-9724287-0-9. Order # MOPR1264. Cloth$49.95
Ski Magazine’s Guide to New England and Quebec. McCarthy. ISBN: 0-9724827-2-5. Order # MOPR1267. paper$18.95.
Whistler: Against All Odds. Beaudry. ISBN: 0-87842-535-7. Order # MOPR1261. cloth$49.95

CURRENT TITLES—Cross-country Skiing Books

Cross-country Skiing in California: Groomed Trails and Where to Stay, From Mount Shasta to Kings Canyon, by Michael Jeneid. 170 pages, 6 x 9. ISBN 0-89997-246-2 UPC 7-19609-97246-4. Order# WILD2445. paper$14.95
Ski Tours in Lassen Volcanic National Park. ISBN 0-931255-04-X. Order # WILD6190. paper$12.95
Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada, Vol. 1. ISBN 0-931255-08-2. Order # WILD6932. paper$16.95
Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada, Vol. 2. ISBN 0-931255-01-5. Order # WILD4192.  paper $15.95
Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada, Vol. 3. ISBN 0-931255-02-3. Order # WILD6189. paper$15.95
Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada, Vol. 4. ISBN 0-931255-03-1. Order # WILD2527. paper$14.95
Snowshoe Trails of Yosemite.  ISBN 0-89997-253-5. Order # WILD1756. paper$13.95
Snowshoe Trails Tahoe.  ISBN 0-89997-392-2. Order # WILD6191. paper$16.95

Gretchen's Gold: The Story of Gretchen Fraser, America's First Gold Medalist in Olympic Skiing. ISBN: 1-57510-019-3. Order # PIHI6400. paper$19.95
A Pictorial History of Downhill Skiing, by Stan Cohen. Pictorial Histories Publishing Co.: Missoula, MT 1985. 246 large-format pages, filled with historic photographs from all over the U.S. Broad-ranging history covers competition, equipment, ski lifts, resorts, films, fashion, more. ISBN 0-933126-55-7. Order # PIHI5802. paper$14.95.

The Yosemite in Winter: an 1892 account. by James M. Carson, with extracts from John Muir's writings. Foreword by Bill Jones. Period engravings. 16 pages. ISBN: 0-89646-053-3. Paper cover.. Order #VIST0053. paper $3.95

Winter Tree Finder: A Manual for Identifying Deciduous Trees in Winter, by May Theilgaard Watts and Tom Watts. Key to identifying trees in the winter (when they've lost their leaves) by examining twigs and other features. Describes parts of the twig and their function. Line drawings show twigs, buds, fruits, shape, habitat, and range of trees. Covers US and Canada east of the Rocky Mountains, except Florida. ISBN 0-912550-03-1. 64 pages. Order # NASG0995. Paper cover. Price $3.50

Yosemite: The Story Behind the Scenery. by William R. Jones, former Chief Naturalist of Yosemite National Park. Not a winter book but one written by Bill Jones, Ski Instructor.  Order # KCPU738. paper$9.95.

Some of the books below are in short supply; inventories may be shown, but we’ll delete them on the website (go to www.vistabooks.com and click on the ExtraBooks link) when they sell out, so the list is likely accurate when you view it there. The number after the price is the discount you’ll get on each item—all at least 50% off!

Ski Racing: Advice by the Experts, by Casewit. A look at what ski racing was like in the late 1960s by a master technician of that time. Photos, 208 pages. ZZXS5174 cloth$19.50/60

Ski Touring in Northern Yellowstone National Park, by Barber. Guide to shorter trips in Mammoth/Lamar areas: waxing, winter dangers, animal safety. Drawings, 24 pages. Inventory = 2.  YELL1838 paper$1.25/50.

Snow Country, by Fuller & Schmidt. Autumn, winter, and spring in Yellowstone. Color illustrations, 48 pages. Inventory = 1. YELL1827 paper$4.95/50.

America’s Ski Book, by ki Magazine. Includes history, equipment, major areas, techniques, competition. Illustrated, 511 pages. Inventory = 2. ZZXS5168 cloth$12.50/70.

The Beauty o f Winter, by Schansberg. A collection of impressions devoted to the pure, crystalline beauty and introspective nature of our frosty season. Color photos, 80 large-format pages. Inventory = 2. IDEA3011 paper$4.95/70.

Competing in Cross-country Skiing. by Nilsson. Inventory = 2. STER3461 paper$5.95/60.

Cross Country Ski Gear, by Brady. Selecting, buying, and using. Illustrated, 208 pages. Inventory = 34.            MOUN0859 paper$6.95/90.   

Cache Tours, by Schimpf. Ski-touring guide to the mountains around Logan, Utah. Maps, cartoons, 64 pages. Inventory = 4. WASA1672 paper$2.50/60.

The Cross-Country Ski, Cook, Look, & Pleasure Book, by Painter. Whimsical guide to the sport. Illustrated, 164 pages. Inventory = 4. WILD1774 paper$4.95/60.

Freestyle Skiing, by Broze. Inventory = 1. ARCO3512 cloth$9.95/70.

Hypothermia: Death by Exposure, by Forgey. Understanding, preventing and treating severe body chill. Illustrated, 180 pages. Inventory = 2. ICSB1348 paper$9.95/50.

Sew for Snow, by Schulz. Illustrated instructions for making active winter sportswear. Illustrated, 190 pages. Inventory = 8. STAC1377 paper$9.95/70.

Ski Magazine’s Managing the Mountain: Top Tips for Mastering Challenging Terrain, by Masia. For beginning skiers, intermediates, experts. 114 photos, 224 pages. Inventory = 1. SISC7836 paper$12.00/50.

The Ski Maintenance and Repair Handbook, by Masia. Tuning new skis; repairing damage; boot & binding maintenance; poles. Photos, 126 pages. Inventory = 1. CONT0352 paper$7.95/60.

Ski Powder 9 Ways, by Gordon. Tells how to handle deep new snow, with 9 different and successful techniques explained, and locates areas for powder skiing. Illustrated, 80 pages. Inventory = 4. MISC3010 paper$6.95/60.

Ski Racing: Advice by the Experts, by Casewit. A look at what ski racking was like in the late 1960s. Photos, 192 pages. Inventory = 2. ZZXS5174 paper$3.25/60.

This—is Ski Touring? by Schimpf. Humorous happenings on ski tours. Illustrated, 80 pages. Inventory = 9. WASA1691 paper$2.00/70.

The Wacky World of Skiing, by Peterson. Cartoons on the humor of this sport. 128 pages.  Originally published by Stonewall at $9.95. Inventory = 1. ZZSU5789$1.98/60.

Waxing for Cross-Country Skiing, by Brady. Definitive instructions on how to wax skis for any snow, with waxing table, base preparation. Photos, diagrams, 44 pages. Inventory = 8. WILD1772 paper$2.50/60.

Wintering, by Mohney. The outdoor book for cold weather ventures--techniques and gear for hiking, camping, fires, navigating. Diagrams, 224 pocket-size pages. Inventory = 25. STAC1376 paper$5.95/80.

The Snow-Shoe Races
A poem written in 1879 by a long-board skiing miner in the California gold camps
 (skis then were called snowshoes):

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