July 26th, 2023 - If you're an avid skier, you know the importance of having the right gear and the best technique to make the most out of every turn on every slope. But, now, you have a secret weapon: your own coach who will take your skiing skills to the next level. That secret weapon is the new book, entitled The New Encyclopedia of Downhill Skiing by Allan Hamilton, MD.This comprehensive guidebook on skiing captures the best 21st-century science behind the right gear and best techniques for alpine skiing, from novice to expert, and is jam-packed with more tha two hundred photographs and illustrations to help readers better grasp the insights and advice that fill is pages.
This book is chockfull of valuable insights and tips that will help you become a better skier in hours, not days. Whether you're trying to get out of the intermediate "blues," looking to upgrade your skis or boots, or just want to learn how to ski safely in your 80s, The New Encyclopedia of Downhill Skiing has got you covered like no other book that has ever been published in the sport.
With this guidebook, you'll not only learn about the latest gear and techniques, but you'll also gain a deeper understanding of the sport's more demanding techniques for skiing powder, moguls, and crud. The book delves into the history of the materials and technology which changed the sport of alpine skiing along with insightful sections on skiing injuries and how to avoid them ruining your ski season. Finally, the book also evaluates the impact of climate change and the future of snowsports in the 21st century. The book is aptly named "The New Encyclopedia of Downhill Skiing" because its approach is truly encyclopaedic with respect to the breadth of subject matter and range of material it covers. It touches on all aspects of the sport: from the mysterious physics of how skis slide on snow to the contributions of the famed 10th Mountain Division to the birth of American ski resorts. It dissects the techniques that allow ski racers to extract more centrifugal force in their high-speed turns to laying out training regimens that allow us to continue safely skiing well into our most senior years, long after most skiers have retired from the sport far too early. This book is a true gem for anyone who is passionate about skiing and wants the inspiration to learn how to rapidly improve their technique.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, there is now only one single book you will ever need to enjoy a lifetime of skiing for yourself and all the skiers in your family. The New Encyclopedia of Downhill Skiing establishes a new standard of excellence as an instructional guidebook and a collection of coachng wisdom for everyone on the slopes.
About the Author
Allan Hamilton started his working life as a janitor. He went on to become a Harvard-trained brain surgeon. He is a decorated Army veteran who led multiple high-altitude expeditions on behalf of the U.S. Army Altitude Research Division. He served as Commanding Officer of the 1986 U.S. Army Mt. McKinley Medical Research Expedition. His team spent six weeks conducting medical research while encamped on Mt. McKinley at 16,000 feet, with temperatures dropping to thirty degrees below zero. He participated in numerous design studies evaluating everything from skis to winter rations for elite winter warfare units like the Navy SEALs, Marine Recon units, and the Special Forces and served as a guest instructor at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. Hamilton is an avid skier and a member of the Western Division of the Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA).
Dr. Hamilton holds four professorships at the University of Arizona in Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, Psychology, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. Dr. Hamilton has authored five non-fiction works that have won numerous literary awards and been translated into several languages. Hamilton has worked for over 19 years as the senior medical consultant for the hit ABC TV medical drama Grey's Anatomy. He is currently at work on a seventh book on the human brain, due in 2024. His insights in non-fiction have helped to inspire educators, tech leaders, politicians, military strategists, filmmakers, and scientists worldwide. The author lives with his wife, Jane, in Tucson, Arizona, alongside their extended family, including their wonderful grown children and spouses and several beloved grandchildren who are all - thankfully - learning how to ski.
Book Name: The New Encyclopedia of Downhill Skiing
Author Name: Allan J Hamilton
ISBN Number: 979-8985855401
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