An entertaining walk through the captivating and glamorous history of the traditional, yet modern sport of skiing. Showcasing the breathtaking resort tow of St. Mortiz, Chamonix, Aspen, Telluride, and others. This dynamically illustrated book features legendary ski racers such as Jean-Claude Killy and Rudi Sailer to charismatic modern athletes such as Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller.