Monday, October 18, 2010

October Staff Picks


Grey's Pick
Teton skiing : a history and guide to the Teton Range, Wyoming
Thomas Turiano
WYOMING GV 854.5 .T48 T87 1995
This book explores the history of skiing in the Teton Range of Jackson Hole and takes you on a tour of some of the most spectacular ascents and descents ever accomplished. You will find out how Billy Briggs managed to ski the Grand Teton and how Stephen Kock negotiated the black ice couloris on a snowboard. Plus, you will learn about the evolution of ski resorts in the Teton area, the rebirth of the telemark turn, the feats of pioneers who explored the Teton backcountry in search of powder and adventure and much more.

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