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Book Synopsis: 2022 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in History
2022 International Ski History Association Skade Award Winner
Century of Northwest wilderness skiing stories by noted expert
150 black-and-white and color photographs
Celebrates the friluftsliv, or open-air living spirit, of backcountry skiing
In Written in the Snows, renowned local skiing historian Lowell Skoog presents a definitive and visually rich history of the past century of Northwest ski culture, from stirring and colorful stories of wilderness exploration to the evolution of gear and technique. He traces the development of skiing in Washington from the late 1800s to the present, covering the beginnings of ski resorts and competitions, the importance of wild places in the Olympic and Cascade mountains (including Oregon's Mount Hood), and the friluftsliv, or open-air living spirit, of backcountry skiing. Skoog addresses how skiing has been shaped by larger social trends, including immigration, the Great Depression, war, economic growth, conservation, and the media. In turn, Northwest skiers have affected their region in ways that transcend the sport, producing local legends like Milnor Roberts, Olga Bolstad, Hans Otto Giese, Bill Maxwell, and more. While weaving his own impressions and experiences into the larger history, Skoog shows that skiing is far more than mere sport or recreation.
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Experience the captivating history of Northwest ski culture with Written in the Snows: Across Time on Skis in the Pacific Northwest. As the winner of the prestigious 2022 National Outdoor Book Award in History and the 2022 International Ski History Association Skade Award, this book is a must-read for all outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs. With its rich storytelling and visually stunning collection of 150 black-and-white and color photographs, you'll be transported to a world of wilderness exploration and adventure on skis.
Dive into the evolution of gear and technique as renowned local skiing historian Lowell Skoog takes you on a journey through the past century of skiing in Washington. From the early days of ski resorts and competitions to the rugged beauty of the Olympic and Cascade mountains, including Oregon's Mount Hood, Written in the Snows celebrates the spirit of friluftsliv, or open-air living, that defines backcountry skiing.
This book goes beyond a simple historical account. Skoog delves into the influential social trends, such as immigration, the Great Depression, war, economic growth, conservation, and the media, that have shaped skiing in the Northwest. Discover how skiing has not only been shaped by these larger forces, but also how Northwest skiers have left their mark on the region, producing legendary figures such as Milnor Roberts, Olga Bolstad, Hans Otto Giese, Bill Maxwell, and more.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary exploration of skiing's past and its profound impact on the Pacific Northwest. Get your copy of Written in the Snows today and embark on a fascinating journey through time and nature. __Grab your copy now!__
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