The backcountry. It’s beautiful and tranquil, yet challenging and even dangerous. Backcountry skiing encompasses all of these attributes, giving adventure seekers the heart-stopping thrills they desire and offering skiers a new and different way to enjoy their sport. Long popular in Europe, backcountry skiing is now gaining fans on the other side of the Atlantic. And it’s no wonder. This fast-growing sport combines the best of both cross-country and Alpine skiing. What better way to commune with nature, get a great workout, and have fun! Also included are tips on trail skiing etiquette, skiing with children, backcountry photography, and hiring a guide or instructor.

High-Performance Skiing combines the latest in expert instruction, technique and conditioning with breakthroughs in equipment technology that help skiers negotiate the most difficult runs. Completely new chapters on racing, conditioning, and technique make this the up-to-the-minute information source for alpine skiers. This book offers an up-front, how-to approach for skiers interested in revving up their skiing and racing, replete with timely tips on how to handle a variety of skiing situations.

The Skier’s Edge is one of those rare books that translates the technical expertise of elite skiers into easy-to-understand, practical terms for serious skiers. It not only explains the mechanics of great skiing; it also shows how it looks-step by step-and describes how it should feel. The first step to improving is to gain a deeper understanding of the mechanics of superb skiing. Technique expert Ron LeMaster explains how the skis interact with the snow and then reveals how to manipulate your skis, boots, and poles to achieve the carved turns, jumps, and pinpoint control that make skiing one of the most exciting winter sports.