2006-03-09 00:00:00, Peakz
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Chic Scott’s new book, “Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains,” is a worthy look back into the places and personalities that shaped western Canadian skiing. It is a book packed with gems of knowledge and highlights of days long and not so far gone. The stories place us in our current surroundings by explaining how things came to be and it points to where we as skiers may be heading.
If you have any interest in skiing history then this book is a must have. It is an interesting read separated into stand alone chapters, which are chronological in order. The book documents how skiing evolved into what it is now. Some stand out chapters include, the history of heli-skiing, the modern resorts and extreme skiing. It is also interesting to read about when ski jumping was the freeskiing of the day back in the early 1900’s.
Aristotle said "If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development." One thing you learn is that skiers haven’t changed much overtime. Skiing will always evolve, it will always challenge, and it will always reward the bold. Today’s skiers are no more daring than those of the 1930’s, we just have different gear.
If there are any drawbacks to the book it’s that some stories are not as expansive as you may want. Even Scott himself acknowledges that each chapter is worthy of a book in and of itself. Some of the photos are also a little less than an average Powder magazine but if you can get over those drawbacks you’ll find yourself learning about some grand stories.
The work is a great attempt at telling the tales that are of value to the ski community. The book is published by Rocky Mountain Books and sells on their website for $29.95 CND.
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Aristotle said "If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development." One thing you learn is that skiers haven’t changed much overtime. Skiing will always evolve, it will always challenge, and it will always reward the bold. Today’s skiers are no more daring than those of the 1930’s, we just have different gear.
If there are any drawbacks to the book it’s that some stories are not as expansive as you may want. Even Scott himself acknowledges that each chapter is worthy of a book in and of itself. Some of the photos are also a little less than an average Powder magazine but if you can get over those drawbacks you’ll find yourself learning about some grand stories.
The work is a great attempt at telling the tales that are of value to the ski community. The book is published by Rocky Mountain Books and sells on their website for $29.95 CND.
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by on Mar 12, 2006
The first guy "extreme skiing" Mr. Doug Ward is talked about. Crazy shit him bagging the aemmer coulie back in the 70's. Some good recent skiing too. Official nutter Troy Yungan sp? skiing the N face of Robson, and last April marching the bugs to Roggers traverse in one BIG day. Guys are pushing it everywhere. Who's writing the guidebood to extreme descents in BC/AB? I want to submit photos and stories. -Mike Mariash
The first guy "extreme skiing" Mr. Doug Ward is talked about. Crazy shit him bagging the aemmer coulie back in the 70's. Some good recent skiing too. Official nutter Troy Yungan sp? skiing the N face of Robson, and last April marching the bugs to Roggers traverse in one BIG day. Guys are pushing it everywhere. Who's writing the guidebood to extreme descents in BC/AB? I want to submit photos and stories. -Mike Mariash
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