This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but millions of other items are. Join Amazon Prime today. Already a member? Sign in.

14 used & new from $1.09
See All Buying Options

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Tell a Friend
Skiing: A Woman's Guide
 
 
Are You an Author or Publisher?
Find out how to publish your own Kindle Books
 
  

Skiing: A Woman's Guide (Paperback)

by Maggie Loring (Author), Molly Mulhern Gross (Author) "Children need to feel good about something..." (more)
Key Phrases: shaped skis, boot fitter, ski teacher, Dee Byrne, Professional Ski Instructors of America, Sunday River (more...)
5.0 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


14 used & new available from $1.09

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Women Ski

Women Ski by Claudia Carbone

5.0 out of 5 stars (1)  $11.96
Explore similar items : Books (1)

Editorial Reviews
Review
Full of inspiration, encouragement, personal stories and supportive wise woman counsel from many female skiers, Skiing: A Woman's Guide helps women conquer the slopes with clear, illustrated instructions. (Outfitter Magazine )

Loring is a skilled skier and innovative instructor, and her book reflects both. The instructions are comprehensible, the pictures are clear and the tone is encouraging. (SKi Press )

Product Description

"In this book, Maggie Loring gives each and every woman a well-designed ski lesson: her approach is personal, customized, encouraging, engaging, and highly informational."--Linda Crockett, Education Director, Professional Ski Instructors of America

"Reading this book is like having a big sister--attentive, informed, and supportive--take you on the ultimate skiing adventure."--Mermer Blakeslee, National Demonstration Team member of Professional Ski Instructors of America

"This is a wonderful, comprehensive introduction to skiing. Maggie Loring calms anxious readers with her sensitive descriptions of getting started, and she tempts all readers with the extraordinary experiences this lifetime sport offers."--Carol Levine, Training Manager, Vail and Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard Schools, Colorado

Find the joy, lose the jitters

Turn fear into thrill, unite mind and body, rediscover play and adventure, and give everyday cares a rest. In this book, veteran instructor Maggie Loring lovingly shares her lifelong enthrallment with alpine skiing and shows women of all ages how to find the same joy and confidence in this timeless sport. Full of inspiration, encouragement, personal stories, and supportive, wise-woman counsel from many female skiers, Skiing: A Woman's Guide helps you conquer the slopes with clear, illustrated instructions . . . advice on where to go . . . what to wear and what gear to choose . . . and resources for locating the right instructor and connecting with other women skiers.

See all Editorial Reviews


Product Details
  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (August 24, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0070388679
  • ISBN-13: 978-0070388673
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,397,009 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in this category: (What's this?)

    #74 in  Books > Outdoors & Nature > Outdoor Recreation > Skiing > Downhill

    (Publishers and authors: Improve Your Sales)

Inside This Book (learn more)