Vintage Ski History & Skiing Technique Books

Otto Lang's autobiography. Lang offers readers a spell-binding and beautifully written tale of life lived with courage, passion, and style. in the 1930s, Otto Lang's reputation as a ski instructor, photographer, author, film maker and film producer spread quickly throughout North America. The skiing book is illustrated and has 463 pages, 6 x 9 inches.

“Aspen has a magical reputation. It has magical snow. It has culture, it has art,” Dalton said. “I think (this book) is the most significant history that’s been written on Aspen in 20 years. It’s more complete."

Ski film maker Dick Barrymore's autobiography. In 1969 Dick tried a pair of K2 Skis & Loved them. He called K2 and suggested shooting a film with the K2 Skis as the star. During their long partnership Dick and K2 made seven films. Great reading and Hilarious!  Soft Cover ski book with 333 pages, 9x6 inches, Photos included.

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A collection of stories of climbs the author has made around the world, from the vertical cliffs of Yosemite Valley to ice-shrouded summits in Alaska and Patagonia-daring and sometimes desperate adventures and misadventures that Dick Dorworth has lived through and distilled in his intensely personal style.

Excellent guide covering winter trails near Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado.

Gilbert the young moose lives in the mountains. When Gilbert decides to learn how to ski. He starts out on his own, but soon finds that he might need some skiing lessons. Ski with Gilbert, as he discovers that learning something new can be easier with friends.

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Gilbert the Moose Loses His Antlers, is the second book in the Gilbert series. Walk with Gilbert and his friends as he discovers that growing up can be a journey all of it's own. Gilbert  The Moose Loses his Antlers is a large format children's book featuring  over 30 color illustrations and conveys a message of courage and perseverance.

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Dick Durrance II, was raised in Aspen, CO and both of his parents were well published photographers. Aside from skiing and playing golf, Dick captured the life going on around him with photographs. His 58-year career in professional photography encompassed many different fields. This book is a beautiful summary of his global stories through photos. Excellent Coffee Table Book! Hardcover book, with 265 illustrated pages. Signed by Dick Durrance II.

Light Tours of Colorado by Louis Dawson has aerial photos, maps & route lines of 59 low angle ski touring routes. This guidebook also includes the best uphill trails of Colorado Ski Resorts. Guidebook is great for packs as it is light, water proof, small, with a spiral binding. Signed by Lou Dawson. Size 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.

Join Ingrid P. Wicken, award-winning author and ski historian, as she recounts the fascinating beginnings of the celebrated Sierra Ski Club. 192 pages, signed by author.

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This is a 1st Edition Signed Hardcover of the action-packed memoir by Dick Dorworth. He reports that this book is both a "memoir and meditation on a life in perpetual motion, across the West, down the length of South America. Driving as discovery, of self and the world. Published by First Ascent Press in 2007 - 255 Pages.

Tommy Waltner's story of a lifestyle of glamour and celebrity in a Colorado's playground town of Aspen. Published by Tommy Waltner in 2015 - 192 Pages

The Games Of '36 - 1936 Winter Olympics Book - The 1936 German Olympics took place at a critical time in the 20th century and were unusual in many respects, all discussed in this book. Like the first torch run to light the Olympic flame was originated.  Signed by Author

In 1934 a skiing little high school kid from Florida turned up in New England and began winning ski races by enormous margins. He would go on to become 4-time collegiate champion, leader of our first Olympic alpine team in 1936, winner of 17 national titles, and 3-time winner of the Harriman Cup, America's prestigious ski race. Exciting read with great photos!

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A collection of short essays, memories, and reflections on the magic and addictive pleasures of sliding down snow-covered mountains on skis. Published by Western Eye Press in 2017 - 230 Pages.