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Best Groomed Cross Country Ski Trails in Oregon: Includes Other Favorite Ski Routes (Cross Country Ski)

Mike Bogar

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If you want fun and challenging cross-country skiing experiences that aren't in the backcountry, this is the guidebook for you. Cross-Country Ski Trails: Oregon is easy to use-all the routes are well-marked and the sno-parks are easily accessible from major highways and interstates. Ski areas are identified within regions and the trails in each region are carefully mapped out. Regions include southwest Washington, Mount Hood, Santiam Pass, central Oregon, Willamette Pass, southern Oregon, and eastern Oregon.

The Complete Climber's Handbook

Jerry Cinnamon

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Don't judge this book by its cover 2 out of 5 stars.
9 of 22 people found this review helpful.

I have been climbing for 3 days! And I starting looking for good books after my first climb. I've seen this book in person.

The cover on this book makes it look like the perfect resource for climbing. Look at it, it's all right there! I thumbed through this book last night at Barnes and Noble... and I picked two other books that were smaller and, I believe, better for beginners.

I don't think this book is useless. It has lots of good information in it. But I think there are better options for the beginner.

The first book I bought (read) and love is: Rock Climbing (Outdoor Pursuits Series) The second book, that I've only thumbed through so far, but looks perfect is: Rock Climbing : A Trailside Guide (Trailside Guide Series)

I normally don't review against a book, but THE COMPLETE CLIMBERS HANDBOOK struck me when I saw it as having a great cover that was not matched by the contents. Buy what you want, but remember - you can't judge a book by its cover. I would recommend either, or both, the books I finally bought over this one ANY day.

I don't think this book is useless. I'm sure it has great information in it. But I would recomend these other books for a beginner.

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"Essential insights from a master of the sport."­­Outside Magazine

This outdoor classic, praised by major climbing magazines, is one of the leading guides to a sport that at least 7 million Americans enjoyed last year. The Complete Climber's Handbook is now fully revised to ride the crest of climbing's surging wave of popularity.

Honest Dogs -OS

Brian Patrick O'Donoghue

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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At 43, Brian Patrick O'Donoghue sees his youth slipping away. Yearning for one more challenge, he signs up to compete in the 1998 Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race. A last-place finisher a few years before in the Iditarod, O'Donoghue sets off with his fourteen Alaska huskies to find out if he and his team have the stuff to be contenders in an even more demanding race.

With wry humor, diminishing expectations, and newfound humility, O'Donoghue introduces readers to the canine characteristics who comprise his team. O'Donoghue also takes stock of the independent-thinking, quirky, and always interesting men and women against whom he races. But it is his own absorbing "head trip" down the cold, dark trail that is the most interesting of all.

The musher's strategies, hopes, dreams, and disappointments; the antics of the canine athletes, the drama of the race; and the unworldly wilderness venue add texture to a story of a personal journey by a young man who "gets away from it all" in an astonishing way.

Queen of Ice, Queen of Shadows: The Unsuspected Life of Sonja Henie

Raymond Strait, Leif Henie

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A STUNNING BOOK 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

As one of the critics says; this i s indeed a pageturner... However, there are numerous faults facts in this book. Among them includes that the film IT`S A PLEASURE was a Fox film. Wrong, it was produced by International and released by RKO. Several critical comments on her films are stolen from among others Leslie Halliwell, a notable filmcritic and the ONLY bible for moviebuffs until internet movie database came along. Stories of Sonja and Tyrone are also way over the top; the talk they had in the dressingroom - how did Leif Henie and Raymond Strait get hold of t h a t? Leif was still in Norway at the time. However. There are several items that distinguish this biography; the stories by Sonja`s secretary Dorothy Stevens in particular... It is true that in creating the ice-skating star Sonja Henie, her father created a monster. But in the long run Sonja suffered from it. She was never taught to be a normal person. And indeed: She gave Norway a place in the sun and donated with her third husband Niels Onstad the Henie-Onstad ArtGallery near Oslo. U should visit it if u came to Norway. All of Sonja`s medals and trophies are in a well-guarded room and photos etc from her films are displayed in a huge basement. It must never be forgotten that she gave our nation a great deal - indeed giving the community of Bærum a home for retired people. U WILL see this reading this book that she was a trouper - a woman who was taught to fight and be competetive. And everything she tried her hands on - became lucrative.

Editorial Review:

Reveals the hard edge of this skating star.

White Heat: The Extreme Skiing Life

Wayne Johnson

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

White Heat is pure adrenaline -- a thrilling exploration of extreme skiing that pushes the reader over the edge with heart-pounding accounts of people who risk their lives on the fastest, steepest slopes.

Often obsessed and possibly crazy, extreme skiers and snowboarders are having the time of their lives facing death-defying challenges. But the extreme skiing life isn't just about the quest to finish first; it's a lifestyle made up of insane jumps, bone-breaking speeds, and world records -- not to mention the wild off-mountain social world, the flamboyant gear and slang completely unique to it, and, of course, the remarkable history of the racing champions and events that is its backdrop.

Wayne Johnson, former competitive skier and acclaimed novelist, takes us into the cult of extreme skiing populated by stars such as one-eyed jumping champion Jerry Martin, who held the North American distance record for more than a decade, and Vinko Bogataj, whose world-famous wipeout on ABC's Wide World of Sports gave rise to the expression "pulling a Vinko." Here are real-life adventures, everything from Shane McConkey ski BASE jumping the Eiger in Switzerland to Shawn White, the Flying Tomato, throwing 1260s in the halfpipe. Johnson, who has spent a lifetime on the mountains, also puts you in his boots when recounting goose-bump- inducing tales of high-speed downhill racing, Nordic jumping competitions, avalanche control, and the hip, ripping world of snowboarding.

If you've ever wondered what kind of nut would willingly choose to fly off a twenty-story ski jump, or have ever dreamed of living outside the usual boundaries, or just like to read about people having life-expanding adventures, then White Heat is an exhilarating thrill ride that will leave you breathless.

Ski & Snowboard Guide to Whistler Blackcomb: Intermediate Edition

Brian Finestone, Kevin Hodder

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A must have Whistler guide book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is packed with great black & white aerial photos that show you where the routes are, along with tidbit information about each one. Also included is insightful fun and valuable information about Whister. This book is pocket-sized and fits easily into a ski jacket without notice. The pages are nice and thick.

Don't get me wrong, the colorful free ski maps that Whistler gives out are pretty nice, but this book offers so much more with even small bits of information I found to be fairly accurate. My one regret is that we didn't buy this book before we went, which is my one advice; buy it before you go. I first spotted this book at the ski shop in Whistler as we were leaving. It cost over $30 USD. For such a small book it felt pretty pricey after our vacation paying resort prices. Luckily I found it online for about $15, though it took about 4 weeks to get. Still, even afterwards it's a great book to hang onto. We thumb through it just to reminisce about the routes we skied and what we plan to ski on our next trip!

Smart Curling: Perfect Your Game through Mental Training

Vera Pezer

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Success in curling demands outstanding skill and strategy, but getting and keeping the champion's edge requires even more. Exceptional psychological skill is imperative. Ask the experts.

In Smart Curling, champion Vera Pezer uncovers these secrets for those who are committed to curling excellence. Winner of countless championships, she knows all about "hurrying hard" while keeping her cool to win. From the perspective of competitor and that of sports psychologist, Pezer illustrates how to maximize motivation and concentration while effectively managing stress and distractions. She teaches about self regulators and confidence and outlines the relationship between practice and competition. She helps players understand and practice excellent communication - verbal and nonverbal. And she outlines team dynamics to understand and work with the various personalities and roles of team members and coaches.

Loads of examples and illustrations elucidate the sound theory in Smart Curling while its worksheets (downloadable from the internet) are designed to help players complete the exercises required to perfect their game through mental training.

Surfer's Guide to Hawaii

Greg Ambrose

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Good guide for surfing Oahu and other known breaks in Hawaii 3 out of 5 stars.
37 of 38 people found this review helpful.

While this is A great guide for beginners with lots of surfing tips, the author only seems to offer good detail and research about Oahu, and many of the other major well known breaks. For the most part, the other islands don't get very good coverage. The author only lists 4 surf spots for the Big Island! If going to one of the other islands, the Beaches Guide books to each of the Hawaiian Islands by John Clark is much more informative about finding surf spots, as well as giving snorkeling and local history of the places.

IF YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY TO HAWAII, CONSIDER THIS ESSENTIAL! 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.

FEW REALIZE THAT GREG IS A STAFF WRITER @HNA (HAWAII NEWSPAPER AGENCY). THE MAN KNOWS HOW TO WRITE AND HAS A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT AND WHERE THINGS ARE HAPPENING. THE BOOK IS A VIRTUAL ROAD MAP OF OUR SURF SPOTS IN THE ISLANDS. IF A SURF TRIP TO HAWAII IS IN THE CARDS, BE SURE TO PICK IT UP. I ASSURE YOU THAT YOU WILL HAVE NO REGRETS.

Editorial Review:

This indispensable guide to surfing, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, and windsurfing on O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui, and Hawai'i has been updated and redesigned to provide you with accurate and entertaining information about swells, wind conditions, and special features at over 50 surf spots. Includes full-color photos and maps and a directory of surf shops and camping areas.

The Great Skiing and Snowboarding Guide 2008 (Cadogan Guide)

Peter Hardy, Felice Hardy

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This is a detailed insider guide to ski and snowboard resorts worldwide – and who they suit.  In-depth descriptions of ski areas, recommendations for the best ski and snowboard schools, accommodation, mountain and resort restaurants, childcare and the all-important après-ski are included, giving snow sports fanatics the best advice for a fantastic trip. 

Also inside: 

·         Cadogan awards for Best Resort

·         Full color piste maps of principal resorts

·         Guide to 150 tour operators

·         Comprehensive web and telephone directory of ski and snowboard organizations

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Todd Richards, Eric Blehm

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One of the most charismatic, popular, and talented snowboarders in the world, Todd Richards, tells the story of his life as a skateboarder–turned–world–class–snowboarder, and of the sport that in less than 10 years has gone from underground to the forefront of the Olympics.

In the late 1980s snowboarders were seen by skiers as skate–punks and 'knuckle–draggers' but in just a few years the sport has rapidly gained popularity in ski areas and resorts. By 1994 snowboarding was an exhibition sport at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer; since then it has become one of the most popular sports in the Olympics. Todd Richards was there through it all and, as he tells his story, he shares the history of his sport.

Todd Richards is one of the biggest names in pro snowboarding. Now his image is on PlayStation games, plastic toys and countless magazines. He's won world championships and X Games medals. Known for his wit, work ethic, and front side 900, Todd has helped bring snowboarding out of obscurity and into the limelight. The sport continues to gain momentum through growing media coverage, and no professional embodies the image and attitude of snowboarding better than Todd Richards.