{"product_id":"50-classic-ski-descents-of-north-america","title":"50 Classic Ski Descents of North America","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFifty Classic Ski Descents of North America\u003c\/em\u003e is a large-format showcase of the continent’s most iconic ski mountaineering descents, from Alaska to New Hampshire. Created by ski mountaineers Chris Davenport, Art Burrows, and Penn Newhard, it is a stunning coffee-table book, but more than that, it is a treasure trove of  ski mountaineering wisdom.  It taps deep into local skier’s knowledge. Contributors include Jimmy Chin, Lou Dawson, Andrew McLean, Glen Plake, Lowell Skoog, Chic Scott, and Ptor Spricenieks. These experts give first-person descriptions of their favorite ski descents and insightful perspectives on ski mountaineering past, present, and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you are planning an expedition to Baffin Island to ski the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/42909836\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/42909836\"\u003ePolar Star Couloir\u003c\/a\u003e or heading out for dawn patrol on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.summitpost.org\/mount-superior-skiing\/508545\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.summitpost.org\/mount-superior-skiing\/508545\"\u003eMount Superior\u003c\/a\u003e in Utah’s Wasatch Range, or just wish you were going to one of those places, Fifty Classic Ski Descents is a visual feast of ski mountaineering in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e208 pages of gorgeous action and mountain images from some of North America’s top photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11 x 11 inches of hardbound goodness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efamous peaks including North Maroon Bell, the Grand Teton, Mt. Whitney, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Hood, Mt. Robson, Mt. St. Elias, and Denali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econversations with great ski alpinists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe perfect gift for any serious skier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"--fontsize: 18; line-height: 1.56; --minfontsize: 18;\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"28.0833px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"--fontsize: 18; line-height: 1.56; --minfontsize: 18;\"\u003eA challenge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 50 Classic Ski Descents\u003c\/em\u003e was inspired by a similarly themed climbing book, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e50 Classic Climbs in North America\u003c\/em\u003e, by Allen Steck and Steve Roper. Attempts have been made by individuals to climb those 50 Classics, but no one has yet been successful. As in the climbing book, the lines in \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 50 Classic Ski Descents \u003c\/em\u003ewere chosen for their combination of history, notoriety, purity and beauty of line, the status of the peak or formation — and their general membership in the “this is what I’d like to climb \/ ski before I die” club. Bucket-list stuff, some accessible and moderate, some ambitious, plus a few ringers thrown in for which only the very skilled need apply. Enter Cody Townsend, who sets out to ski them all, documented in a project called “The Fifty”. He’s attempting to complete his mission in as few seasons as possible, enlisting his trusted partner Bjarne Salen to video the endeavor. Let the record show that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noahhowell.com\/2019\/04\/16\/50-classic-ski-descents-of-north-america\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/noahhowell.com\/2019\/04\/16\/50-classic-ski-descents-of-north-america\/\"\u003eanother contender\u003c\/a\u003e has the same goal, but Cody’s our man, and we regularly check \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCkHt706cPTznWOy3nsk9zmQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCkHt706cPTznWOy3nsk9zmQ\"\u003ehis YouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e for his latest — always replete with stunning mountain scenery, a fun cast of local characters from each new descent, and some great, gritty, hardcore ski footage. Check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xDo0mQvAvyE\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xDo0mQvAvyE\"\u003ethis video\u003c\/a\u003e for a great introduction to his project and the ski descents in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"--fontsize: 18; line-height: 1.56; --minfontsize: 18;\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"28.0833px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"--fontsize: 18; line-height: 1.56; --minfontsize: 18;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished by North American Classics Publishing in 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAuthor: Chris Davenport, Art Burrows, and Penn Newhard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eColor: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e202 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover: Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 9780982615430\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"North American Classics Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42237557604506,"sku":"9780982615430","price":61.56,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/7310\/1978\/files\/north-american-classics-publishing-50-classic-ski-descents-of-north-america.jpg?v=1791635548","url":"https:\/\/verticallstore.com\/fr\/products\/50-classic-ski-descents-of-north-america","provider":"Verti Call","version":"1.0","type":"link"}