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Author
Publisher
Harlequin Audio
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
"Veteran ski journalist and former ski bum Heather Hansman takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the hidden history of American skiing, offering a glimpse into an underexplored subculture from the perspective of a true insider"--
Blossoming from the Tenth Mountain Division in World War II, the sport of skiing was driven by adventurers seeking the rush of freedom that only cold mountain air could provide. As skiing gained in popularity, mom-and-pop...
3) Steep
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The world's best skiers go beyond their dreams to conquer the steepest runs ever faced. From the sheer cliffs of Grand Teton, to the treachery of Chamonix France, to the untouched Alaskan peaks of Valdez, these 'extremers' sacrifice their lives for a thrill. Shows the magnificent peaks around the globe, including devastating avalances and fatal spills.
Author
Publisher
HarperAudio
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
"The first-ever memoir from the most decorated female skier of all time, revealing never-before-told stories of her life in the fast lane, her struggle with depression, and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers on and off the slopes"--Publisher marketing.
Author
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Competitive skier Mindy Wright is a superstar in the making until a spectacular downhill crash threatens not just her racing career but her life. During surgery, doctors discover she's suffering from a severe form of leukemia, and a stem cell transplant is her only hope. But when her parents are tested, a frightening truth emerges. Mindy is not their daughter. The race to save Mindy's life means unraveling years of lies. Was she accidentally switched...
7) The edge of never: a skier's story of life, death and dreams in the world's most dangerous mountains
Author
Publisher
Stone Creek Publications
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the story of Kye Peterson, son of extreme skier, Trevor Peterson, who died in an avalanche in Chamonix, France in 1996, describing how he traveled to the mountain that took his father's life and went on to follow in his footsteps.
Author
Series
Nighthawk Security volume 1
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
She faces dangerous situations all the time... Olympic downhill skier, Harper Young, knows what it's like to look danger in the face. After all, she does it every time she races down a ski slope. She's fine with that danger and even excels under the pressure, winning Olympic gold. And as a governor's daughter, she's familiar with receiving threats from the general public. But when a stalker turns his sights on Harper, she possesses zero skills to...
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