How To Ski and How Not To

This practical manual explains equipment, clothing, and ski construction, then teaches fundamental handling on level and uphill terrain before progressing to steering, straight running, braking, stemming, and the Telemark and Christiania swings. It provides instruction on jumping, skating, and cross-country travel, accompanied by photographs and technical descriptions that illustrate posture, weight distribution, and ski management. Emphasis is placed on safe, efficient technique, economy in the use of poles, and adapting methods to varying snow conditions and terrain. A preface and appendix outline revised approaches, acknowledgments to other instructors, and concrete drills for practice.