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(More customer reviews)One of the things I love about cross-country skiing is its diversity. Another thing is the easy-going quality -- you just go and enjoy the hell out of it, whether you're skating or track skiing or telemarking or running around the backcountry yodeling. The thing I DON'T like is how many practitioners take it sooo seriously.Jules Older's book is a kick in the pants. He has the right priorities. Whether he's talking about equipment, clothing, technique, skiing with your old dog, even waxing (which attracts the real fanatics!), you feel he's about to giggle. and it's contagious! There's still plenty of useful information; but the context - including photos - makes it fun. If you'd like to learn about a great sport, hear some great stories, and laugh a lot in the process, I'd choose this over any other book! (And yeah, I used to be one of those fanatics; turns out it's more fun to learn and laugh at the same time.)
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& 100 b/w photos & 6 x 9 .Thorough guide to gear and technique& Authoritative advice from leading skiers and instructors& Detailed photographs throughoutIn only six inches of snow, in any place, and at any age, anyone can take part in cross-country skiing, one of the fastest-growing winter sports in the nation. It combines safe, low-impact activity with a complete cardiovascular workout; there is simply no healthier total body conditioner. In this illustrated guide, Jules Older examines technique, equipment, preparations, safety, and ski touring centers--all in a conversational and entertaining style that emphasizes the importance of going at your own pace and enjoying the outdoors.Jules Older, an avid skier and winter sports enthusiast, teaches writing at the University of Vermont and has been published in national and international skiing magazines. He lives in Albany, Vermont.
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