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"As skiing evolves from mom-and-pop backcountry hills to megaresorts and all-access passes, the pioneers and diehards--the ski bums -- remain the beating heart of the sport. 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. Hopping from Vermont to Colorado, Montana...
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English
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Lily Thomas is an aspiring young ski champion training for the Olympics, a young woman with her heart set on winning the gold. But in one moment, Lily's future is changed forever, her hopes for the Olympics swept away in a tragic accident. Her father Bill has pinned all his hopes on his only daughter, and his dreams are now destroyed. Dr. Jessie Matthews, the neurosurgeon who operates on Lily that night, endures a tragedy of her own, and other brave...
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Amicus Learning, an imprint of Amicus
Pub. Date
[2025]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Learn about Olympics superstar Mikaela Shiffrin and her accomplishments in skiing in this biography packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--
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Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Raised in a skiing family, Mikaela Shiffrin seemed destined to be a skiing star from birth. In her very first Olympics, she became the youngest Olympic champion in her event. She would go on to compete in three more Olympic games. Learn about her journey to the Olympics, the challenges she faced, and how she has become an American Olympic skiing legend"--
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Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Pub. Date
©2023.
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English
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"Skiing in Colorado evolved from a transportation necessity to a world-class recreational pursuit. The first documented use of skis in Colorado occurred in the winter of 1859. As the popularity of the activity grew, ski resorts opened throughout the state. After World War II, Colorado saw a boom in the industry along with advancements in equipment, lifts, and safety; the development of ski schools; and the opening of new ski areas. This volume includes...
10) Lindsey Vonn
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ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Provides information about Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, her journey to become a professional skier, and her future plans.
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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"A young woman follows winter across five continents on a physical and spiritual journey that tests her body and soul, in this memoir, full of heart and courage, that speaks to the adventurousness in all of us. Steph Jagger had always been a force of nature. Dissatisfied with the passive, limited roles she saw for women growing up, she emulated the men in her life--chasing success, climbing the corporate ladder, ticking the boxes, playing by the...
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Publisher
Ghost Road Press
Pub. Date
c2007
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English
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Wayne Sheldrake examines his place in the close community of ski bums, people who give up "normality" to live on their own terms. Sheldrake's is a life of recklessness and restlessness, dedicated to adventure, courage, and the joy of second and third chances. In Sheldrake's universe "instant karma" is what happens when we believe our grandest passion can't be separated from the everyday, and then live in accordance with that faith.
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Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"Do you have what it takes to freeski down a steep slope? Test your skills against the extreme-and dangerous-sport of big mountain skiing. In this sport, one false move can be deadly. Will you ride your way into victory?"--
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Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Madeline is on the ski team with her twin brother Parker (who goofs around and enjoys himself), and their friend Sarah, but Maddie cannot help comparing herself to Sarah, the fastest skier on the team, and it is starting to make her angry and spoil her fun--until her father warns her that her attitude could cause problems and ruin her friendship.
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"Lindsey Vonn's journey to the top of her sport began at age two when she learned to ski with her father. By 17, she had made the Olympic team! Before her retirement in 2019, Lindsey had an astonishing 82 World Cup wins and set records for downhill skiing. In this book, readers find out what kept Lindsey hitting the slopes, her appearances in four Olympic Games, and her major accomplishments during her 18-year career. Full-color photographs bring...
19) Lindsey Vonn
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Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Lindsey Vonn is one of the most successful skiers of all time. She's won seventy World Cups and holds records for the most victories in both downhill and super-G skiing. Learn about this tough-as-nails athlete and her fascinating life.
20) Alpine skiing
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"Celebrate the Winter Games with this high-interest introduction to alpine skiing, the sport known for its slalom and downhill races. Also included is a biographical story about skier Mikaela Shiffrin"--
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