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Celebrate international sportsmanship with Winter Games Mad Libs®! With everything from bobsledding to figure skating, Winter Games Mad Libs® is jam-packed with hours of fun! Who knew Phil N. DeBlanks was such an all-around athlete? ... Read more

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Cold is your friend. Embrace it—hit the trail and camp even when the temps are down.

The outdoor world in its frozen state can take you into a new realm of pleasure where you can enjoy silence, solitude, and a landscape that will redefine "white" in your mind. Learn the skills to help you enjoy it safely and comfortably. Part one covers everything you need to know to make day trips hiking, snowshoeing, or easy ski touring into the backcountry in freezing temperatures. It includes choosing gear, expanded food choices while "hiking in a freezer," navigation challenges in ice and snow, and avoiding cold-weather dangers. Part two covers making camp in winter, including keeping dry and warm in a tent or snow shelter, winter cooking techniques, and what to pack in your winter first aid kit. ... Read more

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"Cool" Camping Tips
Cold weather is no longer a reason not to enjoy the great outdoors.Beginning winter hikers will find many great tips to prepare them for a cold jaunt in the wilderness.

Wonderfully comprehensive
For the beginner as well as the sage, this book opens for hikers and backpackers the door to camping in winter.The first half deals with all the basic information a hiker needs to prepare for a dayhike in winter.The second half of the book builds on that information to provide a comprehensive primer for multi-day treks in the backcountry during winter.

I found the book useful for most the audience and easy to read.The author makes an effort to take the fear of the 'rugged wilderness' from the novice winter trekker without understating the importance of safety.

This book is an excellent addition to one's backcountry library.You will go back to it many, many times...

Excellent introduction to backcountry hiking and camping in the winter
This book is, as the previous reviewer said, an good book for just beginning winter hiking and camping.The writing is clear, concise, and full of plenty of good advice.It is not a long book and covers a vast topic, so it primarily overviews everything related to basic winter hiking and camping without going into much detail.

With this book, the reader will feel quite confident in their ability to day-hike in the winter and to use snowshoes, but will probably want to pursue further reading for skiing and gain experience in the backcountry in the winter before camping (a point the author suggests as well).The book is focused on stressing the importance of proper winter clothing, safety and nutrition, and includes helpful short sections on various types of clothing and layering systems for mild and hard outdoor exertion.Its section on backcountry safety is well done and would be very helpful for the beginner.It is true that the author dismisses traditional wood-framed snowshoes, but that is probably because most beginners to winter hiking would be better served opting for easier-to-use modern snowshoes anyway.

Good, but could be much better.
I am very quick to grab any new book on backcountry camping andtravel in the winter, so I had this book as soon as it hit the shelves. I have to say I was not really that impressed with it. Backcountry skis get all of one and a half pages, and traditional snowshoes (wood frame and web) are dismissed as not being modern. Wool gets scant mention, as the auuthor seems to favor synthetics, and native-style mukluks, arguably the warmest winter footwear available, are not even mentioned. This is a good book if your are just getting into winter camping, and want to do so safely, with newer types of gear. There are other books available, which do a better, more balanced job on the same topic. ... Read more

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Every year the Burton snowboard team travels south chasing snow. 28 Days: A Snowboarding Narrative documents a specific moment in time: August 2006. That month unequaled conditions blanketed the southern island of New Zealand. In Methven, NZ a small but elite crew of Burton's global team posted up to access the incredible Southern Alps via helicopter. Simultaneously, a creative crew took control of Snowpark NZ to reinvent freestyle park riding. Meanwhile, on the distant continent of South America, the Burton Women's team was pushing into the pristine backcountry of Termas De Chillan, Chile. 28 Days is an epic photographic narrative that captures these snowboarders pushing the limits of riding in the ultimate conditions, documents the ultimate trip, and inspires us all to ride. ... Read more

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Beautiful Photographs
The photographs in this book are absolutely amazing!The photographers are so incredibly talented.I feel like I am right there on the mountain.It is just an awesome book, I highly recommend it!Thank you Burton!

Fine if you are looking for pics of a teen giving the finger
Burton has blown it again. Here the team riders had a chance to show the soul of snowboarding the mountains. And there is some of that. But there are more teen riders giving the finger and having a party (I recall one of a teen passed out in his own vomit, but this may have been the product catalog). So to say it was a disapointment is an understatement.

You might like it but know what you are getting. A disjoitned collection of pictures that do not reflect the soul or roots of the sport. ... Read more

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Designed for everyone, from consummate skiers and snowshoers to beginners and families, Winter Trails will lead you to the best places to snowshoe or cross-country ski in Vermont and New Hampshire. Be it a day trip or a two-hour jaunt, you can enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of winter with these forty-six carefully researched trails.Each outing includes information about the natural landscape, distance in miles, trail difficulty and surface quality. You'll also find a rundown of proper equipment and clothing suggestions and tips on safety, navigation, and trail etiquette. Use this guide to explore the best trails that Vermont and New Hampshire have to offer. (6 x 9, 192 pages, b&w photos, maps, icons) ... Read more

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A niche book for the winter outdoor enthusiast.
A very well written book with lots of detail on how to get to a trail, description/map of the trail, whether it is suitable for snowshoeing or X-country skiing or both, as well as a few bits of trivia and suggestions for a good place to eat after a days outing to replenish. I only wish the book were 5 times bigger to cover more trails.

Northeast Outdoor Enthusiasts Rejoice!
Yes!This book is very unique in that is written for a few, specific winter activities (x-country skiing or snowshoeing) in a few very specific locations (New Hampshire and Vermont).If you are in the market for such a book, you don't have many choices to begin with.You'll be happy to know that this book does its subject justice.

People in the Northeast will truly enjoy this book as it covers the best winter activity locations primarily in both the Green and White mountains but also in a few other various locations in each state (including Southern New Hampshire and Vermont).The guide includes point-to-point trail directions, specific maps, driving directions, facility information, and the usual historical fun facts that always fill hiking books.

I grew up in New Hampshire and now live in Vermont.To find this book that covers both of my outdoor winter playgrounds was a true find.If you are a big outdoorsy person looking for a guide to places to help you with winter activities, this book by Marty Basch will be a welcome addition to your library or backpack.

Northeast Outdoor Enthusiasts Rejoice!
Yes!This book is very unique in that is written for a few, specific winter activities (x-country skiing or snowshoeing) in a few very specific locations (New Hampshire and Vermont).If you are in the market for such a book, you don't have many choices to begin with.You'll be happy to know that this book does its subject justice.

People in the Northeast will truly enjoy this book as it covers the best winter activity locations primarily in both the Green and White mountains but also in a few other various locations in each state (including Southern New Hampshire and Vermont).The guide includes point-to-point trail directions, specific maps, driving directions, facility information, and the usual historical fun facts that always fill hiking books.

I grew up in New Hampshire and now live in Vermont.To find this book that covers both of my outdoor winter playgrounds was a true find.If you are a big outdoorsy person looking for a guide to places to help you with winter activities, this book by Marty Basch will be a welcome addition to your library or backpack. ... Read more

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Tyler discovers his inner superstar. (RL 3.8) ... Read more

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Rookie/Superstar!
Riley Judd is a super hockey player, but undisciplined and selfish!Tyler Watson is just glad to be on the team.He's definitely not the greatest player and he definitely doesn't play to his full potential.The coachteams them up to help the underpriveledged ADD kids and to help each other. One to look beyond himself and stop showboating and the other to begin toplay up to his full potential. Riley and Tyler can't stand each other andthat is an understatement! Through helping the kids and unraveling themystery of the kool-aid tampering, they learn to care for others, do theirbest, and become really great friends.What a great book. ... Read more

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Marc Brown's new chapter book series features Arthur and his friends for sports fans ready to read on their own.Each book features a longer, sports-related Arthur Adventure, which has been vetted by a reading specialist and has loads of kid appeal. Arthur is in top form as he tries to help Buster goaltend like his hockey hero and plays basketball with a new pen pal.Arthur fans will want to read and collectall of these new chapter books! ... Read more

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Arthur and the Goalie ghost
I read Arthur and the Goalie Ghost.
Thought it was an ok book because it did not give enough detail and it was not a good story. I would recommend this book for ages 6-9 because it is a fairly easy book to read. And it is in easy language to read and under stand. I recommend this book because it is about sports and it was easy to read.

Too Funny!!!
This book is hilarious.We have read it about 10 times already.The whole series is good for sports minded kids and all of the stories are great, but this one takes the cake!The one thing that we wondered, however, is why Marc Brown gets top billing when it is Stephen Krensky who has written all of the books in this Good Sports series? ... Read more

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Outstanding Read!
I have read many books that detail the history of the great game of Hockey, but none was better written than this book.Mr. McKinley tells the history in a way that is easy to follow and entertaining to read.Where many of the hockey history books are confusing to follow, this one is a joy to read.I have read through the book twice already and will surely revisit the book many times in the future.Highly recommend!

NHL players and owners, please read this book
This book is fascinating on a number of levels.It gives a great account of the beginnings of hockey, including the tensions between anglo and francophone players in Montreal in the early days.

It's also a great trip down memory lane for any fan who remembers a few decades back to players like the Rocket, and has even further, but fuzzy, memories of guys like Turk Broda or Howie Morenz.McKinley covers all the major players and moments of hockey past.

But the book is more than that.It's at many levels an argument about the game, and the recurring message is that, from the very start, there's been tension between owners who have tried to outspend each other in order to win.

Reading about this element puts the currently approaching labor crisis in a historical perspective in a way that no other hockey book I'm familiar with does.For that reason alone, it's worth the read.

It makes me wish that Gary Bettman, every NHL owner, and every player would pick up a copy.It might enlighten them to know that the money and contract issues currently plaguing the game are not new.Fans can only hope that it would have the further effect of waking them up to the effects of excess before they give the game a black eye through another work stoppage.

A fantastic book.McKinley is to be congratulated.

Fabulous Book
Quite simply the best book ever written on the history of the sport

OH LORD
when i opened up this book it was like the heavens opened up and angels smiled upon me.

Great Hockey History Book!
Fantastic Stories about the history of hockey and the Stanley Cup. Not written like a usual history book, but written as a wonderful story! To anyone who plays hockey or is a big fan, this book is a must! ... Read more

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Les Lewchuck is a rink rat--he loves hanging around his neighbourhood park in East End Toronto, playing hockey whenever and with whom ever he can. He's keen to hit the ice, then, when he finally gets to join a real team, the Metro Cats.

He soon finds, however, that Roddy and Lenny Smith, a couple of tough, bullying brothers, run the team. When Les flattens one of the brothers in practice, they vow to get him back. To make matter worse, Les's parents have separated and things at home aren't how they used to be. When his troubles at home and at the rink reach a fiery crisis, Les has to find the courage to tell the truth about a painful situation.

Packed with exciting hockey action, Two Minutes for Roughing is the story of how one young man learns to overcome bullying, on and off the ice. ... Read more

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Two Minutes for Roughing is Really Cool
This book is excellent and has won The Canadian Children's Book Centre Choice award. It is packed with hockey action and teaches people what to do with bullies. It is really realistike because when somebody talks JosephRomam, the author, puts in the little things people say, here is a list,um, ah, like, oh. This book is really cool, I should know because I've readthis book and I talked about it with my friends, but don't take my word forit, read it yourself! ... Read more

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Peter has done it! He's made it onto an AAA Bantam team and is now playing hockey in Edmonton. But this shy boy from the Northwest Territories is having a hard time adjusting to city life, his new school, and host family. The other kids laugh at his clothing, and Peter's new "sister" seems to have made it her mission to get him into trouble with her parents. Before long, Peter's problems follow him onto the ice.
Against the Boards is a compelling story about the difficulties that can arise when you don't express yourself. ... Read more

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Fast-paced sports action novels that get kids reading.

In this sequel to Interference, Josh is off to an elite hockey camp for the summer, where he shares a room with a talented player from the Northwest Territories named Peter Kuiksak. Peter is skilled enough to give Kevin, the star junior player, some serious competition, which creates trouble on and off the ice. In Roughing, differences and special challenges lead to some tough team dynamics that will take strength, understanding, and courage to overcome. ... Read more

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Grab your skates and hit the ice with Hockey in Action. Thisbook brings to life the exhilaration of the fastest sport in the world usingstep-by-step instructions on how to play on the ice. Hockey equipment andrules of play are also described as well as such techniques as:

-- how to maneuver on skates
-- stick handling
-- passing the puck and shooting
-- making a save in the goalie's net ... Read more