Las Animas - Bent County Library District

"Mayhem and romance ensue when tweens Mouse and Jack meet on the slopes during a school ski trip"--

Offers a brief introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of skiing.

Disappointed that his friends seem to have forgotten his birthday, Little Mouse goes skiing by himself.

Explores Olympic skiing history, discussing key figures and record breakers, including Ted Ligety, Joss Christensen, and Picabo Street.

Instructor, technical guide, and starter kit, all in one package. Integrated live-action DVD demonstrates essential techniques, from linking turns to carving and steeps.

Discusses the equipment, training, and maneuvers used in freestyle skiing, a sport recently added to the winter Olympic competitions.

As ski equipment evolves, instruction must keep pace. Skiing and the Art of Carving teaches how to maximize performance on the new deep sidecut skis and allows skiers of all levels to greatly improve their skills. It describes the functional and technical aspects of a carved turn and provides exercises designed to improve balance, ski pole action, turn shape, and the ability to adapt to changing snow conditions. A day-to-day lesson plan format lets...