EAN: 9781472294357

AROUND THE WORLD IN 50 SLOPES - PATRICK THORNE ...

The amazing history behind the best ski trails in the world. Veteran ski journalist Patrick
Thorne has unearthed the incredible stories behind 50 unique runs from the utterly unmissable
to the totally unexpected. Discover the two different Alpine ski areas who claim to be
Hannibal's route through the mountains with his elephants  the debate around what is really the
world's steepest slope  how smugglers have used ski runs to escape custom patrol  and why
hundreds of skiers dress as witches at Belalp in Switzerland every year. Features skiing from
across Europe  North America and South America  as well as fascinating global ski destinations
including China  Iran and even North Korea. Along the way we'll meet Franz Klammer  the
greatest ski racer in history  as well as The Beatles  Count Dracula  St Patrick and James
Bond. Complimented with practical information and trail maps  it is the perfect gift for the
skier in your life.

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