With the first cold temperatures signaling the start of the winter sports season, the publishing house TeNeues couldn’t have chosen a better time to present its new book, The Ultimate Ski Book. A must-have volume for every ski enthusiast, it is a beautifully crafted and richly illustrated guide covering everything you need to know about skiing. Beginning with the first mountaineers of the Alps and tracing the development of skiing as we know it today, author and ski aficionado Gabriella Le Breton takes us through the evolution of the sport over time and everything else you need to know.

Where is the longest run in the Andes? Which is the most spectacular descent in the Alps? These are just some of the questions the book answers, concluding that skiing is more than just a hobby. It is a lifestyle and a sport that provides both adrenaline and mental satisfaction. Read about some of the most important skiers, explore the most impressive chalets in the world, and discover everything a passionate ski aficionado needs to know.

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