Freeskiing and Other Extreme Snow Sports

by Elliott Smith

Overview

Bundle up and follow the frosty world of freeskiing. Learn about freeskiing, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other snow sports, and see how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496693037
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/27/2020
Series:	Natural Thrills
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	19 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Elliott Smith is a freelance writer, editor and author. He has covered a wide variety of subjects, including sports, entertainment and travel, for newspapers, magazines and web sites. He has written a nonfiction book about the Washington Nationals and a children's book about Bryce Harper. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife and two children.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A World of Powder 4

Chapter 2 What is Freeskiing? 6

Visual Glossary 10

Chapter 3 Snowboarding 12

Chapter 4 Snowkiting 16

Chapter 5 Ski Biking 20

Chapter 6 Snocross 24

Chapter 7 How to Get Started 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Trending adventure parks, ropes courses, and action sports summer camps are already combining nature and extreme sports for kids; Outdoor action sports foster social emotional learning and chances to practice grit, determination, and overcoming your fears, all parts of health and wellness curriculum; Getting kids excited about activities done in nature can help fight nature-deficit disorder; Get revved up for the 2020 Olympics, which has more action / extreme sports, including surfing, skiing, diving, and snowboarding.