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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.
CURRENT TITLES—Ski Technique Books
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:
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Have fun whether you're skiing
or relaxing at the lodge
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Make simple but key changes to
improve your technique and feel more comfortable on the slopes
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Plan in advance to make a family
ski vacation hassle-free
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Understand what to expect from
your ski equipment
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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
CURRENT TITLES—Regional Ski Books
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
CURRENT TITLES—Historical books
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
CURRENT TITLES—Other
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.
Used/Out-of-Print/Rare/etc.
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):
Down the mountain side, like birds in flight,
Or meteors on a starry night,
Bending low to miss the trees,
Rushing down to the flat below,
Dancing over the "beautiful snow".
Falling, rolling, seeing stars--
Then hear the laughing crowd’s hurrahs.
Away down the valleys, where the oranges grow,
They miss all the fun we have in the snow.
illustrations from
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 17, 1877
This "Add to your
Ski/Winter Library" page last
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Copyright © 2007 William R Jones.
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