From Library Journal
This new introduction to the basics of cross-country skiing covers techniques that have been described in other books, including John Caldwell's The New Cross-Country Ski Book (Penguin) , a standard in the field with ten printings from 1964 to 1988. Gullion, who teaches classes for the Professional Ski Instructors of America, includes sensible practice activities for each technique and suggests solutions for common problems. She also has a chapter on cross-country downhill, the beautiful and dangerous skill which combines Nordic and alpine skiing. In spite of some overlapping of coverage with other books, this primer should find an audience in public libraries simply because the sport is growing so rapidly in popularity.
- Dean Willms, Fort Collins P.L., Col.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Dean Willms, Fort Collins P.L., Col.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From the Back Cover
Few winter sports can compare with cross-country skiing - it's exhilarating, economical, healthy, and with a few basic instructions, easy to get started. The Cross-Country Primer is designed to get even the raw beginner quickly out on the trail to enjoy this increasingly popular snow-country pastime.First the author introduces the basics of cross-country skiing, explaining the evolution of three styles popular today - Classical, Freestyle, and Cross-Country Downhill. After a thorough discussion of ski and boot selection, waxing, snow conditions, and more, Guillion details the "Eight Fundamental Skills" - with step-by-step line drawings - and complete instructions for all cross-country techniques.The Cross-Country Primer will enrich the exciting world of cross-country skiing for beginning and intermediate skiers alike. (6 3/4 X 9, 176 pages, illustrations)
