Around The World In 50 Slopes The Stories Behind The Worlds Most Amazing Ski Runs

Binding: Hardcover
Description: They're places skiers will love. - Metro An intercontinental romp through a galaxy of ski trivia. - Scotsman Whether you've ever skied or never been near a chairlift or the piste there is gold in these pages. - Press & The Journal The amazing history behind the best ski trails in the world. Veteran ski journalist Patrick Thorne has unearthed the incredible stories behind 50 unique runs from the utterly unmissable to the totally unexpected. Discover the two different Alpine ski areas who claim to be Hannibal's route through the mountains with his elephants; the debate around what is really the world's steepest slope; how smugglers have used ski runs to escape custom patrol; and why hundreds of skiers dress as witches at Belalp in Switzerland every year. Features skiing from across Europe North America and South America as well as fascinating global ski destinations including China Iran and even North Korea. Along the way we'll meet Franz Klammer the greatest ski racer in history as well as The Beatles Count Dracula St Patrick and James Bond. Complimented with practical information and trail maps it is the perfect gift for the skier in your life.
Title: Around The World In 50 Slopes The Stories Behind The Worlds Most Amazing Ski Runs
Author(s): Thorne Patrick
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Barcode: 9781472294357
Pages: 256 Pages, Maps
Publication Date: 2/28/2023
Series: Wild Side Trail Guide Series
Category: Skiing