The two-time Olympic medalist and champion skier shares his story, the secret of his success, and his philosophy of life. Born and raised "off the grid"--Without electricity or indoor plumbing--in a cabin in the woods near Franconia, New Hampshire (pop. 850), Bode is unconventional to the core. The strong values of his simple upbringing, where he and his family had to "invent, grow, or carry in" all the essentials, have made him unique among today's sports stars. He revolutionized his sport by adopting new and crossover technologies, such as "shape" skis. His outsider status, killer smile, and outspoken yet laid-back persona have earned him a reputation as the Michael Jordan of skiing.--From publisher description.
Barrel Staves to Carving Skis: A Skier's Story : Walter Haensli of Klosters
Baxter fought to clear his name and,won, but the IOC refused to give his medal back.,This is a story of determination, often against,outrageous odds, and of his desire to once again,reach the top of his competitive field.
No Limits: The Amazing Life Story of Rhona and Rhoda Wurtele, Canada's Olympian Skiing Pioneers
Aided by some of the greatest ski mountaineers of the day, and followed by a documentary filmmaker and ski enthusiast, this book tells a story of surviving against nature, overcoming mental and physical challenges, and coming of age in a ...
Skiing is My Passion
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This is a story of life and death at high speeds on snow, of world records and world-class skiers, of ambitions realized and frustrated, of fear and fearlessness at over 100 miles per hour.
On New Year's Eve 1994, they triumphed. Then on a clear, sunny day in the Alps, tragedy struck, as Lucy slipped to her death, wrapped in Arnie's arms. This is the true story of love, strength, and loss.