Ski Video and Book Recommendations -

Below are some great recommendations on ski books and videos. Don't miss the ski movie premiers all across the US and Canada this upcoming season. Often the number of freebies you get for attending, pay back the price of the ticket 2-4 times over.

Teton Gravity Research is an adventure sports production company specializing in filming the finest extreme skiing and snowboarding in the world. Tangerine Dream (2005) and Soul Purpose (2004) are their two most recent movies that are simply fantastic. Best to buy from Teton Gravity Research directly.

Warren Miller is an absolute legend in ski and snowboard film making. With over 50 years of experience, he and his staff continuously put out high quality movies. Higher Ground (2005) and Impact (2004) are his most recent videos that are very entertaining. Visit his site to preview many more classics. See link below to read reviews and purchase from Amazon.com. (Photo of Jeremy Nobis by Scott Markewitz provided by Warren Miller Entertainment)

Reverence, The Kent Kreitler Story. This is an excellent documentary of the skiing career of an outstanding freeskiing pioneer and icon, Kent Kreitler. This is arguably the best compilation of big mountain skiing ever caught on film. Made by Teton Gravity Research in association with Matchstick Productions.

Matchstick Productions is another leader in extreme sports films. With over 22 feature length films under their belt, they continue to capture some of the sickest freestyle backcountry skiing and terrain park tricks of modern day legends. The Hit List (2005) and Yearbook (2004) are their most recent really great films.

There are three excellent books to guide you in improving your skiing. For experts and advanced skiers, the best resources are The Skier's Edge by Ron Lemaster and All-Mountain Skier: The Way to Expert Skiing by R. Mark Elling. For beginners and intermediates, the best resource is Breakthrough on the New Skis (3 Ed): Say Goodbye to the Intermediate Blues by Lito Tejada-Floresr. Click on the links below to read reviews and purchase these books from Amazon.com.

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