The Essential Cross-Country Skier
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Book Description
Cross-country expertise . . . easily Glide into an invigorating sport with this guide from true experts who show you how to have fun from your first day out and coach you all the way through the advanced skills you'd like to learn. No ordinary manual, The Essential Cross-Country Skier brings together the combined expertise of one of the country's top cross-country skiing instructors; a two-time Olympic biathlete and former Dartmouth skiing coach; and one of the sport's foremost professional writers. This all-star team has created one of the most engaging, clear, and potent learning tools ever published for beginning and intermediate skiers. This unique, carefully illustrated guide gives you the information you need to get started: choosing the right skis, boots, and poles; where to find the best trails; what to wear for comfort and warmth; plus tips on safety. And, if you're already familiar with nordic skiing, the book shows you how to improve your style and your conditioning; master the subtleties of waxing and ski maintenance; and enjoy new skills including ski skating, telemarking, ski racing, and backcountry touring.
From the Publisher
"This is the quintessential 'how to, where to, and why to' cross-country ski book." Nancy Fiddler, 2-tim Olympian and 14-time National Champion Backcountry Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing
Nordic Skiing
Skiing
Ski-Skating
Telemark Skiing
Winter Sports
Nordic Downhill Skiing
Track Skiing
The Essential Cross-Country Skier
The Essential Cross-Country Skier,Rick Lovett,Paul Petersen,International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press,0070496250,Cross-country skiing,Skiing - CrossCountry,Skiing - General,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Winter Sports,Sports & Recreation / Winter Sports
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