An entertaining walk through the thrilling and glamorous history of traditional yet modern skiingThis lively illustrated volume features legendary ski racers such as JeanClaude Killy and Rudi Sailer and charismatic contemporary athletes such as Lindsey Vonn and Felix NeureutherBreathtaking ski resorts such as St. Moritz, Kitzbühel, Chamonix, Aspen, Telluride and others are presentedSince its origins in China and Scandinavia, skiing has come a long way to attract not only daredevil athletes, tourists and local winter holidaymakers, but also the rich, the beautiful and international royalty. In the technical field, innovative pioneers have constantly developed new, cuttingedge equipment, which over the years has turned the pleasure of skiing into an extremely competitive spectator sport. And the attractive, captivating stars of the skiing world and the luxury ski resorts have succeeded in defining a global culture and a desirable lifestyle that has become as popular a