Cross-country Skiing (Trailside Guides) Book

Published in a handy waterproof plastic jacket, this book could and should be your constant companion as you discover the delights of cross-country skiing. Cazeneuve is a sports reporter who boasts bylines in Sports Illustrated, the Washington Post, Time and the New York Times. His knowledge of the sport (he also covered the Olympics) and his great enthusiasm for it shine through each page. From the origins of cross-country skiing, through buying the correct equipment and taking your first steps to tackling hypothermia, frost bite and competing in races, this book has it all. Action shots give you inspiration while technique tips and diagrams of all the latest equipment ensure technical accuracy. All you need now is the motivation! The book was written to accompany the US public TV show Trailside: Making Your Own Adventure and has companion volumes including Winter Adventure and Snowshoeing.Read More