Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports - Snowboarding

With more and more people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance. Allen & Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book distills the sometimes overly technical information of snow science into a user-friendly format with helpful...

"A backcountry bible." --Skiing Magazine Fully up-to-date information related to gear, avalanche terrain and safety, decision making, search and rescue, and more For intermediate-to-advanced backcountry skiers New information throughout pertinent to split-boarders, including tips from the famed all-star boarder Jeremy Jones This deeply revised...

The untold story of snowboarding's first U.S. Olympic medalist-and the legacy she carved for women in the sport and beyond. She didn't just ride into history-she helped rewrite it. Before snowboarding had coaches or Olympic medals, Shannon Dunn-Downing was chasing snow, chasing dreams, and...

Celebrate the international Winter Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to snowboarding, the amazing sport known for its halfpipe and slopestyle events. Young fans will learn about the Olympic sport's history, equipment, rules, and select athletes and medalists, all while being immersed in the...

The saying goes, "The second best thing about surfing is talking about it afterward." Gerry Lopez, one of the most revered surfers of all time brings readers into the intimately personal sport with Surf Is Where You Find It, a collection of stories that...

"Drawn from decades of journal entries and years of experience, the book is full of stories and tangible tips about how to live and travel well in the backcountry"--Outside 2023 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2023 Banff Mountain Book Award...

"Eric Blehm offers an insightful perspective on how Craig Kelly became the effortless icon that we all revered as well as sobering details of how his heroic journey tragically ended. The Darkest White is a must read, not just for fans of snowboarding, but...