12 Reasons to Love Skiing and Snowboarding

12 Reasons to Love Skiing and Snowboarding
ISBN-10
1645821307
ISBN-13
9781645821304
Category
Skis and skiing
Language
English
Published
2020
Author
Joanne Mattern

Description

"High-tech gear. Exciting competitions. Indoor or outdoor slopes. There are many reasons to love skiing and snowboarding-discover 12 of them! Topics include history, equipment, elite competitions like the Olympics and ESPN's X Games, and famous athletes, such as Bode Miller and Shaun White. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--

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