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Describes the history, equipment, and contemporary practice of snow mountain biking.

Describes how skiing and other winter sports are performed and discusses the equipment, competitions, events, and champions associated with such sports.

When the Alden children accompany their grandfather to the Snow Haven Lodge, a series of odd occurrences threaten to disrupt the annual winter games.

"Savannah Heglund is going to have the best birthday ever--she's spending a whole week at her family's mountain cabin with her two best friends, snowboarding and sledding and ice-skating the days away. But then all her plans go downhill, fast: On the very first day, Savvy takes a spill on her snowboard. Her perfect birthday is ruined ... and worse, her friends seem to be having more fun without her. Savvy feels snowed in, but maybe the biggest surprise...

Turn your recreation in the snow into a spiritual high point! Activities that are exhilarating and fun are not usually thought of as spiritual. But to the contrary, such ventures may well point us to our most profound spiritual connections. For when we are able to come fully into the present moment, turn off the noise in our minds, feel our true essence as complete union of body-mind-spirit, we enter into a kind of other worldly state of ecstasy that...

An insider history of the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL draft A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off. In “On the Clock: Edmonton Oilers”, Allan Mitchell explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Oilers at the draft, from first pick...

Whether you're a casual hockey observer or a passionate fan who can't get enough of the game, there's something for everyone in The Science of Hockey. Author Kevin Snow spoke with former players and coaches, along with numerous industry experts and media analysts to discover how science, data, and technology have impacted the sport of hockey over the years. Learn more about the nuances of a skating stride, how a puck is manufactured, the optimal temperature...

From the national bestselling author of One Night Only come 39 new stories about what a big-league goal can mean to an NHLer: including interviews with Billy Smith, Chris Mason, Damian Rhodes, Christian Thomas, and Slap Shot's Dave Hanson. This follow-up to Reid's national bestseller One Night Only: Conversations with the NHL's One-Game Wonders unearths the blood, sweat, tears, and laughs of the journey to and from a single big-league goal. If you've...

Good sportsmanship makes all activities more enjoyable for everyone involved. Naito offers specific and fundamental basics of good sportsmanship, assuring fun and safety on the slopes. But these lessons in sports etiquette cross over into almost every activity. "No matter what sports you are watching or participating in, there are individuals that demonstrate poor sportsmanship," Naito says. The author effectively uses various case studies as examples...

What's it like to race over snow behind a horse with a pair of skisstrapped to your feet? Welcome to the world of skijoring, an extremely action-packed activity that's growing in popularity...despite the risks! In Skijoring, learn the history of this slick and snowy spectacle and find out how skijorers gear up. From high-jumping hang time to breakneck finish times, discover why skijoring is one of the world's most extreme sports.