American Ski Resort

Author : Margaret Supplee Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780806142951
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Ski Resort written by Margaret Supplee Smith and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the combined phenomena of skiing, tourism, and architecture from a national perspective. Focusing on destination ski resorts in New England, the Rocky Mountains, the Far West, and southern Canada, Smith examines the architecture of recreational skiing from the 1930s to 1990, showing how small, family-operated businesses evolved into the massive, theme-oriented, multipurpose ski establishments of today.

Author : David Holyoak
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9781552978283
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ski North America written by David Holyoak and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the top 40 ski resorts in North America.

Author : Wendy Williams
Publisher : Chicago : Contemporary Books
ISBN 13 : 9780809277070
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Skiing the Great Resorts of North America written by Wendy Williams and published by Chicago : Contemporary Books. This book was released on 1978 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Claire Walter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Best Ski Resorts in America written by Claire Walter and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Michael W. Childers
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
ISBN 13 : 0700618694
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Colorado Powder Keg written by Michael W. Childers and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Downhill skiing is a vital economic engine for many communities in the Rocky Mountain states, attracting 20 million skier days per season. Colorado is by far the most popular destination, with more than two dozen major ski resorts creating a thriving industry that adds billions to the state's coffers. But, many ask, at what cost? Michael Childers traces the rise of Colorado's ski industry alongside that of the burgeoning environmental movement, which sprang up in opposition to rampant commercial development on mountains that had been designated as public lands. Combining official ski resort figures, U.S. Forest Service documents, real estate and tourism records, wildlife data, newspaper articles, and public comments, Childers shows how what started as an innocent leisurely pursuit has morphed into a multi-billion dollar business that forever changed the landscape of Colorado and brought with it serious environmental consequences. This first environmental history of skiing in Colorado traces the recreation's rise in popularity as a way of examining major changes in public land management in the American West during the last century. As more people headed to Colorado's mountains in search of thrills on the slopes, the USFS quickly became overwhelmed by the demand and turned resort development over to the private sector. The result has been a decades-long battle between developers and environmentalists-with skiers and Colorado residents caught in the middle. Childers examines the history of the ski industry within Colorado throughout the twentieth century along with the challenges the industry's growth posed in balancing the private development of public lands and mounting environmental concerns over issues such as rural growth, wildlife management, and air and water pollution. He then traces the history of radical environmentalism back to the 1960s to show how it picked up momentum, culminating in the Earth Liberation Front's 1998 arson at Vail Ski Resort--which ended up doing more harm than good to the environmentalist cause by recasting the mega-resorts as victims and turning public opinion against all environmental activists in the area. As Americans weigh their desire for fresh powder against their concern for protecting unspoiled lands, Childers's book provides valuable food for thought. Colorado Powder Keg opens a new window on the history of skiing in the American West as it adds to the broader debate over the management and purpose of national forests.

Author : Gordy Megroz
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 9781426221958
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Slopes of a Lifetime written by Gordy Megroz and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ultimate skier and snowboarder bucket list, from celebrated runs in Alta, Utah, to the challenge of Switzerland's 4 Vallees races through 100 energizing snowy experiences for all levels. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from experts, need-to-know travel information, and practical tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best ski and snowboarding experiences on breathtaking slopes around the world. Complete with a foreword from celebrated Olympic alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, 100 Slopes of a Lifetime is divided by interest and skill level: cross-country routes to intermediate downhill moguls to expert-only backcountry terrain, skiers and snowboarders will find the perfect destination for their dream terrain. From dreamy Colorado escapes to Hokkaido, Japan, where Siberian storms dump more than 60 feet of snow every year, you'll find countless slopes to add to your bucket list from the wilds of Alaska to breathtaking Morocco. Plus find plenty of apres ski activities including: Getting up close with elk in Jackson Hole Trying Europe's longest toboggan run Or sampling the Dolomite's finest cuisine) Grab your skis or boards; this comprehensive and innovative guide will lead you to experience the greatest snow-play adventures the world has to offer!

Author : Jimmy Petterson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789163171017
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Skiing Around the World written by Jimmy Petterson and published by . This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Let me take you to the slopes you always dreamed of skiing or to exotic destinations where you didn't know skiing even existed. More than a ski book, this is a travelogue depicting the skiing culture and character of 47 fascinating countries." Taken from back cover.

Author : Daniel Gibson and Jay Blackwood
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467107026
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Skiing in New Mexico written by Daniel Gibson and Jay Blackwood and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Mexico's long and distinguished skiing history began with the miners of the late 19th century and its pioneer settlers. Ski area development was launched in the 1930s in the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque and quickly spread to the southernmost range of the Rocky Mountains--the Sangre de Cristos, north of Santa Fe. Students of a boarding school, the Los Alamos Ranch School, took up the sport in the Jemez Mountains, and when the school was occupied in the 1940s by American and international scientists like Neils Bohr working to create the world's first atomic bomb, they enthusiastically pursued skiing in their rare spare time. Taos Ski Valley's founding in 1955 elevated the scene to world-class status, and today, there are eight major downhill ski areas and one cross-country center stretching from the deserts of south-central New Mexico to the Colorado border.

Author : Laura Sutherland
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312167806
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Best Family Ski Vacations In North America written by Laura Sutherland and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-10-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Day care, gentle slopes, supportive ski instructors, and entertainment and activities for non-skiers--these are all important aspects of a family ski vacation. This guide selects the ski resorts across the United States and Canada with the best features for parents and kids alike. Travelers will also find details on how to get family packages, choosing a resort, buying children's equipment, and packing for the trip.

Author : Robert E. Weber
Publisher : Guidebook Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780929498041
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Greatest Ski Resorts in North America written by Robert E. Weber and published by Guidebook Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992-12 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: