Download or read book Skiing in the U S A The Insider s Guide written by Clive Hobson and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 1995 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hobson gives readers the insight of a pro who knows every slope from base to summit. He tells which ones are the best and why, all about the lodges, the restaurants, and the hottest spots to see and be seen apres ski. Also included are maps and information on cross-country skiing and other winter sports available in each area.
Download or read book Ski and Snowboard Guide to Whistler Blackcomb written by Brian Finestone and published by Gordon Soules Book Publishers. This book was released on 2012-01-15 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guidebook for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders to maximize their experience at Whistler Blackcombski and snowboard resort. The book presents detailed information about the many ski areas on the mountains, including 120 runs not published on the resort's trail map. It includes 85 colour aerial photographs, providing unobstructed views of the countless opportunities available for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders to test their skills. Whistler Blackcomb is a premier ski and snowboard resort located in Canada's Coast Mountain Range. The resort is a two hours drive from Vancouver, British Columbia, and was one of the event sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Download or read book Aspen Ski and Snowboard Guide written by Neal Beidleman and published by Wolverine Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smith Rock Select is a color guidebook to the sweetest pitches at Smith Rock. Written by former Bend resident and current new editor at Climbing Magazine Jonathan Thesenga, it features over 100 color photographs and detailed, up-to-date descriptions of more than 280 routes. All the popular areas are covered (Aggro Gully, Cocaine Gully, Morning Glory, Fourth Horseman, Dihedrals, Christian Brothers, Phoenix Buttress, Mesa Verde, Monkey Face, Northern Point, and The Lower Gorge). Ben Moon provided the climbing-action shots, so theres lots of eye-candy to get you amped for your next trip to Smith.
Download or read book Skiing written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-02 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Places to Ski Snowboard Before You Die written by Chris Santella and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climb every mountain—and ski and snowboard the world’s most amazing slopes, from Aspen to Zermatt. Includes color photos. Based on interviews with leading experts, Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die chronicles the rich history of these sports and the people who’ve mastered them, including Tommy Moe, Jonny Moseley, Billy Kidd, and Greg Harms, and takes you to the fabulous mountains you’ve visited—or have always wanted to visit. Explore the world’s most inspiring skiing and snowboarding destinations: Chugach Mountains (Alaska) * Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat Springs (Colorado) * Tuckerman Ravine (New Hampshire) * Rusutsu (Japan) * Chamonix (France) * Portillo (Chile) * Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia) * Mammoth Mountain and Squaw Valley (California) * Kashmir (India) * Taos (New Mexico) Jay Peak, Mad River Glen, Stowe (Vermont) * Jackson Hole (Wyoming) * and more! Chris Santella brings to life the gorgeous scenery, the glamorous ambience, and the always-thrilling experience of visiting mountains from the Alps to the Rockies, whether it’s après-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides into virgin Alaskan powder. If you’re jetting off on your next getaway or just armchair-traveling this season, this guide will inspire beginners and black-diamond experts alike.
Download or read book Insiders Guide to Reno and Lake Tahoe written by Jeanne Walpole and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe and the exciting nightlife of “The Biggest Little City in the World.”
Download or read book Southern Snow written by Randy Johnson and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides everything you need to know to discover the South's best-kept secrets of winter recreation: snow-covered mountains, remote yet accessible trails, high-quality downhill and cross-country skiing, sparkling resorts and peaceful cabins, and of course, southern hospitality. Randy Johnson is a knowledgeable guide who shares his years of experience enjoying the winter wonders from the mountains of western Maryland down the Appalachian corridor all the way to northern Alabama. Features include - All-in-one guide to the ski areas, winter trails, and mountaineering opportunities in the six-state southern snowbelt - Tips on lodging, dining, nightlife, outfitters, lessons, childcare, activities for the nonskier, and more - Well-illustrated with photos and user-friendly maps for hikes and backcountry ski areas - Entertaining and informative background on the surprising history of the southern ski industry - Practical advice for finding up-to-the-minute information on weather and resort conditions Whether you're just visiting, new to the region, or a lifelong resident, this is the only book you need to make the most of southern snow.
Download or read book Insiders Guide to Key Committee Staff of the U S Congress 2009 written by Suzanne Struglinski and published by Bernan Press. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Almanac of the Unelected" is the leading source for information about Congressional staff: the essential individuals who help elected officials establish political positions on issues, craft legislation, and put policies in place. This new edition features in-depth profiles of more than 600 senior Congressional committee staff members.
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to America Online written by Meg Booker and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of Modern Skiing written by John Fry and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2006 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fry writes authoritatively of alpine skiing in North America and Europe, of Nordic skiing and of newer variations in the sport: freestyle skiing, snowboarding and extreme skiing.
Download or read book Ski Faster written by Lisa Feinberg Densmore and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa Feinberg Densmore is a champion world-class skier. Talking about strategy and tactics for the slalom, giant slalom, Super-G, and downhill, to enhanced speed and grace in advanced nonrace conditions, Densmore helps skiers to get the best out of themselves on the slopes.
Download or read book Insider s Guide to Key Committee Staff of the U S Congress 2010 written by Bernan Press and published by Bernan Press. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 713 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Insider's Guide to Key Committee Staff of the U.S. Congress contains in-depth profiles on key congressional staff members that you will not find elsewhere. The information provided on these personnel gives you not only the contact information and other pertinent data but also the inside track to those people. These are the staffers who work with and support the representatives and senators in various important roles that help to enact change or refine existing laws and codes that govern our nation.
Download or read book The Ultimate Insider s Guide to Adoption written by Elizabeth Swire Falker and published by Grand Central Life & Style. This book was released on 2009-06-27 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive, accessible guide leads you with confidence through every decision you'll have to make during the adoption process -- including the ones that you'd never know to expect. So you've made the decision to adopt. What's next? For starters, how do you know whether domestic or international adoption is right for you? (And what are the real differences between the two?) Adoption insider Elizabeth Swire Falker answers these questions and many more. As an attorney who practices in the area of adoption and has worked with hundreds of families, and as an adoptive parent herself, she offers expert advice on each stage of the process. Complete with checklists, tips, sidebars, and plenty of advice, it shows you how to: Identify which adoption experts you do and don't need Find the right birth mother or choose the right country for your family-and how to spot red flags in potential situations Select an attorney or agency and prepare for your home visit Finance an adoption on a budget, manage the red tape, and get around the roadblocks Navigate all of the complex emotions that surface along the way With Elizabeth Swire Falker's warm yet been-there-done-that voice, The Insider's Guide to Adoption is sure to become a tried-and-true resource for adoptive parents everywhere.
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Download or read book The Insider s Guide to the Colleges 2012 written by Yale Daily News Staff and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Insider's Guide to the Colleges has been, for 38 years, the most relied-upon resource for high school students looking for honest reports on colleges from their fellow students. Having interviewed hundreds of their peers on more than 330 campuses and by getting the inside scoop on everything from the nightlife and professors to the newest dorms and wildest student organizations, the reporters at the Yale Daily News have created the most candid college guide available. In addition to the well-rounded profiles, this edition has been updated to include: * Essential statistics for every school, from acceptance rates to popular majors * A "College Finder" to help students zero in on the perfect school * FYI sections with student opinions and outrageous off-the-cuff advice The Insider's Guide to the Colleges cuts through the college brochures to uncover the things that matter most to students, and by staying on top of trends, it gives both students and parents the straightforward information they need to choose the school that's right for them.
Download or read book Biomedical Research An Insider s Guide written by Seward B. Rutkove and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-09 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive yet concise book introduces people at all levels of training—undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty—to the basic joys and challenges of biomedical research. By discussing many key research issues, would-be and early-stage academics will not only be better informed about the world of biomedical research, but will learn a basic set of instructions to help jumpstart their careers. Biomedical Research: An Insider’s Guide is divided into five sections. The first focuses on decision points regarding whether or not to enter research and if so what type: basic, clinical, or translational. The second section focuses on the practicalities of pursuing medical research, including institutional review boards and animal care committees as well general suggestions regarding idea generation and collaboration. The third section covers a core aspect of research: writing—detailing the evolution of both grants and papers. The fourth section addresses a range of issues, including conferencing to patents to working with industry to obtaining philanthropic support. The final section deals with all-important broader life issues from job choices to being a mentor to thoughts on how to keep the big picture front and center. An invaluable resource that offers insightful, practical advice, Biomedical Research: An Insider’s Guide reveals how biomedical research can be both challenging and truly rewarding.
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to the Colleges 2005 written by Yale Daily News Staff and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College students discuss what colleges are really like, including grades, sports, social life, alcohol policies, gender relations, admissions, and classes.
