Author(s): Kelley MacAulay

Children Non Fiction

Extreme skiers have taken one of North America's favorite pastimes to a whole new level! These daring athletes do it all, from winning gold at the Olympics to hitting backcountry mountains. Extreme Skiing shows young readers how this sport strikes the perfect balance between the strength and grace of skiing and the thrilling tricks of such extreme sports as skateboarding. Kids will love learning about
• the history of extreme skiing
• the three main styles of extreme skiing
• the different types of skis used for different skiing styles
• today's top extreme skiing pros