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A Bird Of Passage Book by Otto Lang A Bird Of Passage Ski Book, by Otto Lang

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.

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Breaking Even Book by Dick Barrymore Breaking Even Skiing Book, by Dick Barrymore

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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Climbing to Freedom: Climbs, Climbers & the Climbing Life by Dick Dorworth Climbing to Freedom Book, by Dick Dorworth

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.

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Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Aspen Book Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Aspen Book

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

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Gilbert the Moose Learns to Ski Book by Author Heidi Shadix-Pieros Gilbert the Moose Learns to Ski Book Signed by Heidi Shadix-Pieros

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 Book by Author Heidi Shadix-Pieros Gilbert the Moose Loses His Antlers Book Signed by Heidi Shadix-Pieros

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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Light Tours of Colorado Guidebook - Signed by Lou Dawson Light Tours of Colorado Book, signed by author Lou Dawson

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.

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Lost Ski Areas of Tahoe and Donner, Signed by Author Ingrid P. Wicken, 192 Pages Lost Ski Areas of Tahoe and Donner, Signed by Author Ingrid P. Wicken

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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Night Driving: Invention of the Wheel & Other Blues Signed by Dick Dorworth Night Driving: Invention of the Wheel & Other Blues, Signed by Dorworth

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.

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No Limits Book - Signed by Author Byron Rempel No Limits Book, Signed by Author Byron Rempel

The Amazing Life Story of Rhoda and Rhona Wurtele. No Limits is about the Canada's Olympian Skiing Pioneers, by Byron Rempel. SIGNED by Author. Soft Cover. 357 Pages. Book Size 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 inches.

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Scandal Aspen book by signed Jay Cowan. 140 pages of great stories. Scandal Aspen: The Rich and Famous Run Amok in Paradise, Signed by Jay Cowan

Scandal Aspen book written by Jay Cowan. The Rich and Famous Run Amok in Paradise. Sex, Drugs and Guns. Money, madness and murder. Every town has its scandals but Aspen's are louder then most because of it's rich and famous movers and shakers. 140 pages of great stories.

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Skiing is my Passion by Tommy Waltner Skiing is my Passion, Signed by Tommy Waltner

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

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The Games Of 1936 Winter Olympics Book Signed by Author The Games Of '36 Winter Olympics Book, Signed by Author Stan Cohen

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.  Signed by Author

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The Man on the Medal Book: Life of Americas First Great Ski Racer The Man on the Medal: Life of America's First Great Ski Racer Hardcover Book

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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Tracks in the Snow: Stories from a Life on Skis by Peter Shelton Tracks in the Snow Book, by Peter Shelton

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.

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