The Essential Cross-Country Skier
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The Essential Cross-Country Skier by Rick Lovett
Cross-country expertise . . . easilyGlide 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.
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ISBN 13 | 9780070496255 |
ISBN 10 | 0070496250 |
Title | The Essential Cross-Country Skier |
Author | Rick Lovett |
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Binding type | Paperback |
Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
Year published | 1999-09-16 |
Number of pages | 144 |
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