Alpine Skiing (outdoor Adventures Series)
by Ronald Kipp /
2011 / English / EPUB
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Alpine Skiing, Ronald Kipp, alpine sport education
manager for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, introduces
novice skiers to the basics of the sport, assists intermediate
skiers in refining skills, and advises experts in specialized
situations. He prepares you for your adventure with information
on conditioning, selecting equipment, and familiarizing yourself
with the skiing environment. You’ll then find easy-to-follow
instruction on skiing fundamentals, such as the wedge turn, the
christie and edging skills, parallel turns, and dynamic parallel
skiing. You will also find additional guidance on the more
challenging moguls, powder skiing, tree skiing, and racing
slopes.
, Ronald Kipp, alpine sport education
manager for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, introduces
novice skiers to the basics of the sport, assists intermediate
skiers in refining skills, and advises experts in specialized
situations. He prepares you for your adventure with information
on conditioning, selecting equipment, and familiarizing yourself
with the skiing environment. You’ll then find easy-to-follow
instruction on skiing fundamentals, such as the wedge turn, the
christie and edging skills, parallel turns, and dynamic parallel
skiing. You will also find additional guidance on the more
challenging moguls, powder skiing, tree skiing, and racing
slopes.
Throughout the book Kipp shares consumer, technique, and safety
tips collected from his years of experience as both a skier and
an instructor. He also provides valuable information on travel
and trip planning, including choosing a ski area and
accommodations, packing, and flying with your gear. Lists of
websites will help you find ski instructors and organizations,
shop for equipment and gear, and plan trips around the world.
Throughout the book Kipp shares consumer, technique, and safety
tips collected from his years of experience as both a skier and
an instructor. He also provides valuable information on travel
and trip planning, including choosing a ski area and
accommodations, packing, and flying with your gear. Lists of
websites will help you find ski instructors and organizations,
shop for equipment and gear, and plan trips around the world.Alpine Skiing
Alpine Skiing is part of the Outdoor Adventures series,
which provides you with the essential information on basic
techniques and skills so you can be on your way to an adventure
in no time.
is part of the Outdoor Adventures series,
which provides you with the essential information on basic
techniques and skills so you can be on your way to an adventure
in no time.