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	Jonathan Wiesel's Cross-Country Ski Vacations: A Guide to the Best Resorts, Lodges, and Groomed Trails in North America; (Foreword by Bob Arnot; Edito Retail Price: $15.95 Our Price: $14.35 Cross-Country Ski Vacations provides all the information needed for a great trip, from skill levels and trail conditions to clothing and the best time of year to go. Insightful and accurate descriptions include which resorts offer day care, lighted trails, snowmaking, and spas.
	The Essential Cross-Country Skier Retail Price: $15.95 Our Price: $14.35 Broad coverage The essential cross-country skier aims at delivering comprehensive coverage of nordic skiing from technique to equipment and preparation, etc. I found that this book touched on a broad spectrum of issues related to nordic skiing but limited only to the depth that would suit the majority of readers - beginners. Nordic enthusiasts may quickly outgrow the content.
	Winter Trails Vermont & New Hampshire: The Best Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails Retail Price: $12.95 Our Price: $11.65 Designed for everyone, from consummate skiers and snowshoers to beginners and families, Winter Trails will lead you to the best places to snowshoe or cross-country ski in Vermont and New Hampshire. Be it a day trip or a two-hour jaunt, you can enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of winter with these forty-six carefully researched trails. Each outing includes information about the natural landscape, distance in miles, trail difficulty and surface quality. You'll also find a rundown of proper equipment and clothing suggestions and tips on safety, navigation, and trail etiquette. Use this guide to explore the best trails that Vermont and New Hampshire have to offer. (6 x 9, 192 pages, b&w photos, maps, icons)
	Gene Kilgore's Ranch Vacations 6 Ed: The Complete Guide to Guest and Resort,Fly-Fishing,and Cross-Country Skiing Ranches in the United States and Canada Retail Price: $22.95 Our Price: $18.36 Open this book and you'll immediately want to start planning a ranch vacation -- where beautiful scenery, fresh air, and delicious food are waiting for you. Whether you're looking for a private getaway, a working dude ranch, or a large resort for the whole family, it's in here. Gene Kilgore's Ranch Vacations lists more than 140 ranches in the U.S. and Canada. Kilgore tells you about the setting, activities, dining and accommodations options, entertainment, children's programs, rates, and how to get there. Also, there are tips on what questions to ask when choosing a ranch, what to pack, a glossary of ranch terms, and two new maps. You won't find a more thorough guide!
	The Complete Guide to Cross-Country Ski Preparation Our Price: $18.95 Readers' Advantage Price: $18.00 An essential resource for serious skiers. Nat Brown was the official U.S. Cross-Country Team and U.S. Biathalon Team waxer for two Olympics and five World Championships. With this book, he offers a systematic course on choosing the right skis and preparing them for optimal performance. Emphasizing simplicity and practicality, Brown guides skiers through all the techniques—basic to advanced—needed needed to produce fast skis. He covers the basic mechanics of skis and wax; all the factors that can affect a ski's speed and how to minimize or eliminate them; and advanced topics such as testing and repairs. Illustrated with b&w photos.
	Cross-Country Skiing Our Price: $7.95 Basic text Basic Essentials is just that; a quick guide those beginning cross country skiing to get them moving over snow in an enjoyable fashion, albeit a bit loose with strict technical correctness. It does not pretend to be a technical manual for advanced skiers or serious ski racers.
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	Targeted Sports Training: Skiing Retail price: $19.98 Our Price: $16.99 With a weather-specific sport like skiing, it's hard to improve technique out of season. That's why the Targeted Sports Training series is so useful. Professional instructors provide tips and exercises for becoming a better skier at home. By working out certain muscles, the athlete can tighten form and condition the body. The first section is designed to increase cardio output, perfect for the harsh demands of the slope. The video also provides a workout for the lower body with a concentration on the stabilizing muscles in the abs and shoulders. After following the low-impact movements, the viewer is given advice on technique and motivation. The ski-lodge setting is supplemented with a trip to the gym, where the instructors explain useful machines for skiers. Joann Younker, a top skier at Whistler/Blackcomb, wraps up the lesson. Targeted Sports Training: Skiing can provide a valuable solution to the summer doldrums while subtly improving form and ability. ~ Sarah Ing, All Movie Guide
	Ski School Retail price: $9.98 Our Price: $9.98 In this adolescent comedy, a group of ski instructors spend their time sliding on the slopes, drinking too much, and trying to beat a rival ski school during the annual spring festival. The movie was filmed on location at the Whistler Mountain ski resort in British Columbia, Canada. Sandra Brennan
	Ski Movie . Retail price: $19.98 Our Price: $15.98 Saving: $4.00 (20%) Extreme ski pros Seth Morrison, Shane McConkey, Vincent Dorion, Jonny Moseley, Brad Holmes, along with a swarm of the sport's biggest names perform unbelievable stunts at Whistler, Chamonix, and Mt. Baker, WA. The 60-minute release is packed with dangerous tricks and absurd humor, including a sequence in which the boys take to the slopes with snowmobiles. The fearless skiers come up with more than enough spectacular acts that are both entertaining and not to be tried at home. The fast-paced footage is shot from helicopters and steady cams and boasts an intense soundtrack with music by Methods of Mayhem, Cottonmouth Kings, Nashville Pussy, Anthrax, Filibuster, and many more. ~ Dennis Proctor, All Movie Guide

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