Powder Days
Ski Bums, Ski Towns and the Future of Chasing Snow
By Heather Hansman | Publisher: Hanover Square Press
About the book
*A Boston Globe Bestseller!*
*An Outside Magazine Book Club Pick!*
*Winner of the International Ski Association's Ullr Book Award!*
\"A sparkling account.\"—Wall Street Journal
An electrifying adventure into the rich history of skiing and the modern heart of ski-bum culture, from one of America's most preeminent ski journalists
The story of skiing is, in many ways, the story of America itself. Blossoming from the Tenth Mountain Division in World War II, the sport took hold across the country, driven by adventurers seeking the rush of freedom that only cold mountain air could provide. As skiing gained in popularity, mom-and-pop backcountry hills gave way to groomed trails and eventually the megaresorts of today. Along the way, the pioneers and diehards—the ski bums—remained the beating heart of the scene.
Veteran ski journalist and former ski bum Heather Hansman takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the hidden history of American skiing, offering a glimpse into an underexplored subculture from the perspective of a true insider. Hopping from Vermont to Colorado, Montana to West Virginia, Hansman profiles the people who have built their lives around a cold-weather obsession. Along the way she reckons with skiing's problematic elements and investigates how the sport is evolving in the face of the existential threat of climate change.
Editions of Powder Days
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781335081117
- EBook
- ISBN 9781488069055
Read an Excerpt
*A Boston Globe Bestseller!*
*An Outside Magazine Book Club Pick!*
*Winner of the International Ski Association's Ullr Book Award!*
\"A sparkling account.\"—Wall Street Journal
An electrifying adventure into the rich history of skiing and the modern heart of ski-bum culture, from one of America's most preeminent ski journalists
The story of skiing is, in many ways, the story of America itself. Blossoming from the Tenth Mountain Division in World War II, the sport took hold across the country, driven by adventurers seeking the rush of freedom that only cold mountain air could provide. As skiing gained in popularity, mom-and-pop backcountry hills gave way to groomed trails and eventually the megaresorts of today. Along the way, the pioneers and diehards—the ski bums—remained the beating heart of the scene.
Veteran ski journalist and former ski bum Heather Hansman takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the hidden history of American skiing, offering a glimpse into an underexplored subculture from the perspective of a true insider. Hopping from Vermont to Colorado, Montana to West Virginia, Hansman profiles the people who have built their lives around a cold-weather obsession. Along the way she reckons with skiing's problematic elements and investigates how the sport is evolving in the face of the existential threat of climate change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powder Days about?
*A Boston Globe Bestseller!*
*An Outside Magazine Book Club Pick!*
*Winner of the International Ski Association's Ullr Book Award!*
\"A sparkling account.\"—Wall Street Journal
An electrifying adventure into the rich history of skiing and the modern heart of ski-bum culture, from one of America's most preeminent ski journalists
The story of skiing is, in many ways, the story of America itself. Blossoming from the Tenth Mountain Division in World War II, the sport took hold across the country, driven by adventurers seeking the rush of freedom that only cold mountain air could provide. As skiing gained in popularity, mom-and-pop backcountry hills gave way to groomed trails and eventually the megaresorts of today. Along the way, the pioneers and diehards—the ski bums—remained the beating heart of the scene.
Veteran ski journalist and former ski bum Heather Hansman takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the hidden history of American skiing, offering a glimpse into an underexplored subculture from the perspective of a true insider. Hopping from Vermont to Colorado, Montana to West Virginia, Hansman profiles the people who have built their lives around a cold-weather obsession. Along the way she reckons with skiing's problematic elements and investigates how the sport is evolving in the face of the existential threat of climate change.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Powder Days?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Powder Days?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781335081117
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Powder Days?
Heather Hansman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Powder Days is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781335081117) and ebook(ISBN 9781488069055)
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