Wild Snow: 54 Classic Ski and Snowboard Descents of North America

by Louis W. Dawson

This meticulously researched book covers the surprisingly rich history of ski mountaineering and also doubles as a detailed guide to 54 sought-after mountain descents-from New Hampshire's Mount Washington to Alaska's Mount McKinley. The route selection is a hit-list intended for all levels of telemarkers, snowboarders, or alpine skiers.

Genres: Adventure

Paperback

First published November 1, 1997

About the author

Louis "Lou" Dawson is among North America's best-known ski mountaineers. He has been inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame, and named by Powder Magazine in 2006 as one of “The Most Influential Skiers of the Past 35 Years.” He was a top North American rock and ice climber of the 1970s, and went on to become the first person to ski down all fifty-four of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks.

Dawson has authored numerous magazine articles and award-winning books, and is publisher emeritus of world’s longest-running and best-known backcountry skiing website, WildSnow dot com. He lives in Colorado with his wife Lisa. Learn more about Lou at LouDawson dot com.

Reviews

[John Mattson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This brilliant book has inspired me to ski some of the best peaks of North America. The route descriptions are complete and accurate, but it is much more than a guide book. The great photos and history of the sport of ski mountaineering have made it one of my favorite books. Wild Snow is a must read for anyone who dreams about standing on top of a great mountain, and enjoying the thrill of skiing back down. Dancing on the Edge of an Endangered Planet