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Women will love this smart and entertaining guide, written by and for women skiers. Skiing: a Woman's Guide is tailored to the subtly different approach women have to learning, full of personal stories by other women skiers, and packed with savvy, woman-specific advice about gear. This introduction to alpine skiing has everything: Finding the right instructor; Skill drills (novice to intermediate); Staying comfortable and safe on the slopes; "how to Take your Family and Still Love Them When It's Over" Getting and Staying Fit and much more. Skiing answers questions from how to buy the right skis to how long it takes to get proficient. Also included: a list of resources for the woman skier.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-10
0070388679
ISBN-13
9780070388673
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1094893

Product Key Features

Author
Maggie Loring
Publication Name
Skiing : a Woman's Guide
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Series
Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
144 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.1in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
7.2in
Item Weight
11.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gv854.34.L67 2000
Reviews
Loring is a skilled skier and innovative instructor, and her book reflects both. The instructions are comprehensible, the pictures are clear and the tone is encouraging., Full of inspiration, encouragement, personal stories and supportive wise woman counsel from many female skiers, Skiing: A Woman's Guide helps women conquer the slopes with clear, illustrated instructions.
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Skiing: A Woman's Perspective The experience of skiing: Body, mind, and spirit Skiers I've known Tackling "what if" Chapter 2: Insider Tips for a Good Beginning Learning style Does your coach have the "right stuff"? Being a good learner What to wear Renting gear Choosing the right resort When you arrive for the day When you arrive for an overnight stay Chapter 3: What to Expect from Your First Ski Adventure Skiing in your living room Your first trip to the slopes Getting friendly with your skis The practice climb The wedge What comes next? Chapter 4: Skiers' Survival Skills Rules of the road Trail signs and map use Staying safe and comfortable in the mountains Getting fit Making the most of practice time Chapter 5: Who Shares Your Adventure? Skiing with a friend How to ski with your family and still love them Getting children up the mountain Skiing with your unborn child Appreciation Chapter 6: Skiing Specifics for Women Why learn with other women? How physical differences affect skiing Equipment modifications Chapter 7: Buying Your Own Gear Shopping for clothes Shopping for ski equipment Easing the financial pain Maintaining your gear Chapter 8: Further Adventures Recreational racing Mogul competitions Extreme skiing Tree skiing Night skiing In pursuit of powder Chapter 9: Resources Index
Copyright Date
2000
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Skiing, Ecology
Lccn
99-032853
Dewey Decimal
796.93/082
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Nature, Sports & Recreation

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