Description

A definitive, visually rich history of the past century of Northwest ski culture, Written in the Snows tells colorful stories of wilderness exploration and traces the evolution of gear and technique.

Key facts

• In this book, local skiing historian Lowell Skoog traces the development of skiing in Washington state from the late 1800s to the present
• Learn about the beginnings of the region's ski resorts and competitions and the friluftsliv (open-air living spirit) of backcountry skiing
• Skoog also underscores the importance of wild places in the Olympic and Cascade mountains (including Oregon's Mount Hood)
• Limited edition hardback