100 Best Ski Resorts of the World [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Gerry Wingenbach (Author)

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Product Description
Gorgeous surroundings, congenial gathering places, articulate instructors, challenging terrain, and professional management--all these and more make for a terrific ski (or snowboard) experience. But where to go?
In 100 Best Ski Resorts of the World, author Gerry Wingenbach does a great job at giving an array of appealing options. He describes in evocative detail each location's essential elements that will ensure a memorable vacation for beginner and expert alike. Complete practical information allows for quick reference and easy planning; fascinating historical tidbits and personality profiles give added insight to the character and tone of each locale. There are even suggestions for the non-skiier in the party. With information on ski schools, snowfall, and nearby attractions, this guide will lead readers straight from the armchair to the slopes.

Each listing includes:
*Detailed description as to the resort's character and tone
*All basic statistics, such as acreage, vertical drop, elevation, and number of lifts, runs, trails, valleys, and ski areas
*Expert evaluation of range of difficulty
*Assessment of annual snowfall, snowmaking, and instruction
*Information on other winter activities, including snowboarding, luge, and ice skating
*"Best Bets" lists of the choice runs for beginners, intermediates, advanced, and expert skiiers; lunch options; what to do off the slopes; and the best places to stay
*Essential telephone and fax numbers, street and e-mail addresses, websites, and the easiest way to get there


From the Back Cover
Waist-deep snowfalls and sunny days are up to the weather, but finding a resort that offers the most in terrain and accommodations doesn't have to be left to chance. Let an expert show you the way to the finest skiing the world over. From California to Quebec, from Austria to Argentina, former ski coach Gerry Wingenbach has researched the world's most famous mountain resorts - as well as less well-known gems - to bring you this definitive guide to the hundred best.
Evocative profiles describe the choice runs, unparalleled views, ambience, and amenities that make each resort a unique ski vacation experience. Here you'll find mountains that welcome all sorts of winter enthusiasts - from adventurous kids to fearless snowboarders, and anyone who wants to enjoy the scenery (or the nightlife) as much as the rush. With lavish full-color photographs and at-a-glance fact boxes, this deluxe guide makes planning fun, whether you're an experienced skier or a beginner.


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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762723289
• ISBN-13: 978-0762723287
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,302,719 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It's just OK, October 11, 2005

By	dasn0wman "dasn0wman" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

Hey, this book is not bad. You get a list of the 100 best ski resorts of the world...mmm...isn't that the title of the book? Good title. The information is very concise. But something is wrong. Something is terribly wrong with a book like this. Ah, yes...the information is easily outdated...nothing you can't get from a web site which has more updated information. I can't think of a good reason to buy this book because it is in black and white so you can't exactly enjoy the photography which there is a terribly "lack of" in the book. You might want to save your money on this one. I did buy it, for your information, but I bought it used for pennies...and I still feel ripped off. Arrgg...

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful as an intro for new skiers, January 4, 2009

By	D. GOOGE - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: 100 Best Ski Resorts of the World, 2nd (100 Best Series) (Paperback)

The first reviewer's comments about all of this information being available on the internet are true. With some knowledge of what to look for in a ski resort and some exposure to the sport, you probably don't need this book. However, I found it was a good gift (from the feedback I received) for someone just starting out skiing, trying to make decisions about where to go solo or in a mixed group of skiers. It introduces the reader to the names and locations of many of the best resorts in the world and has a common method of comparing them. That's very useful since online searches produce all sorts of results (every resort is "the best" in some respect, such as snowmaking, or apres-ski for under 30s, or instruction for children, or whatever). This book provides an easy framework for further research, and there is a need for that in the market.