Open Your Heart with Skiing: Mastering Life through Love of the Turns (Open Your Heart) (Paperback)

by Stephen Hultquist (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

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"For we who ski, this book puts into words the connections we have felt but couldn't voice. For you who have yet to ski, this book will give you a tantalizing glimpse into that wonderful universe. Skiing is in one way unique, but in another way just an extension of the nature of our sojourn on this planet. What Stephen has done so brilliantly in this book is to link everything together." --Martin Bell, four-time Olympian, television analyst, and ski coach

"Skiing offers challenges for all of us, from Olympic medalists to the novice taking her first hesitant slides down freshly groomed snow. Skiing also helps us to see more about ourselves than we might otherwise know. In this book, Steve shows us some ways of finding those connections and expanding our joy in skiing and in life. Read it and strengthen your experiences." --Deb Armstrong, Olympic Gold Medalist

"Steve Hultquist has the rare ability to spin straw into gold. He knows how to take what you're doing and show you where the juice is, where the gold is - and where you want to be." --Matt Furey, NCAAII National Wrestling Champion, Author

Product Description
Open Your Heart with Skiing will inspire you to make the most of the turns -- both in life and on the slopes -- whether you are a seasoned skier or a beginner.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: DreamTime Publishing Inc.; 1st edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601660065
• ISBN-13: 978-1601660060
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,364,939 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Open your heart and lift your soul., December 7, 2007

By	Garry Zimmerman - See all my reviews

Mr Hultquist presents the best attempt at describing the feeling of skiing and the love of the mountain environment than in any skiing book I have read. It's a difficult concept to describe and he does a very good job to share this with his readers.

This isn't a how to book but is more of a description of the different textures that are encountered on the slopes and options to consider to begin to master the challenges it presents. . What types of equipment would best suit that terrain and solid advice on purchasing to make informed buys.

Open Your Heart with Skiing is a fast read and keeps your attention as the subject matter is presented to a conclusion and then moves to another subject.

Beginners to accomplished skiers will find this book a great read and gain some useful insight from it.

Stephen Hultquist's words spoke to me in a way no other skiing book has. To my heart and the connections many feel when we become avid skiers through the wonderful experiences that are available to us when we go up to the mountains to ski or to just enjoy the great mountain environment.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be a Winner, Not a Whiner on The Slopes of Life , September 6, 2008

By	January Jones "The Savvy Granny Whine Tester" (Westlake Village, CA) - See all my reviews

This book is for people who are ready to be inspired and quit whining and start winning! As an expert Whine Tester, I'm here to tell you that after you read this book you will be ready to tackle not only the ski slopes but life itself in a new and exciting way. It is time to Stop Whining, Start Smiling and Start Skiing again and again.
Thou Shalt Not Whine: The Eleventh Commandment: What We Whine About, Why We Do It and How to Stop This is an especially wonderful book for parents who are thinking of introducing their children to a family sport that everyone can enjoy and do together.

5.0 out of 5 stars the book is as good as skiing with the author, December 12, 2007

By	Albert I. Reiner (Steamboat Springs, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been lucky enough to ski with the author at Copper Mt and the book really helps with a full understanding of the sport. I feel it is right up there with the classic Centered Skiing. In short easy to understand terms modern skiing is explained, I would recommended this book to any body interested in learning, or improving ski skills.