Alpine Ski World Cup 2004: Best Of 2004

by Gilles Chappaz, Alberto Tomba (Foreword), 3=Zoom Agency (Photographer)

For the past 20 years, the photographers of Zoom Agency have traveled to winter resorts worldwide to capture the most memorable and stunning moments of competitive skiing. Alpine Ski World Cup 2004 features the best of those images in gorgeous color. The result is a stunning showcase of the most memorable moments in professional alpine skiing, with comments and captions provided by major personalities of the World Cup skiing fraternity. Readers can experience first-hand the world's legendary pistes, and follow the featured skiing celebrities throughout the highs and lows as the dramatic events of their winter racing season unfold. The book introduces the greatest names in skiing, who share the successes and failures of their racing season. This 2004 edition celebrates the extraordinary return of Hermann Maier and profiles the exploits of such superstars as Lasse Kjus, Daron Rahlves, Bode Miller, Nicole Hosp, Carole Montillet, and others.

144 pages, Hardcover

First published November 29, 2004