Snow Search Japan: Review
Snow Search Japan is an excellent guide book, targeting more than just the individual Japanese resorts. It will help you choose the region and resort based on what you’re hoping to get from a trip to Japan. Which town best services that resort – where to look for accommodation. What to expect in terms of [...]
The ABCs of Avalanche Safety: Review
This is the first book of its kind that I’ve bought and read. Most people would agree that when it comes to avalanche safety, a book alone is no substitute for regular practice with avalanche equipment, guidance from an expert or real life experience of travelling in the backcountry. I was looking for an introduction, [...]
Snowboarding The World Travel Guide: Review
I like the Snowboarding the World travel guide. It feels good. It’s got that high quality glossy finish that makes you happy when you pick it up. It’s a nice book. But luckily that’s not all it is. StW is also a very good travel guide. Here’s an excerpt from the introduction, which lays out [...]
P3: Pipes, Park, and Powder – Review
I’ve read this book twice now, and enjoyed it just as much the second time through. Todd Richards is a champion snowboarder who’s played a role in how the sport has developed. With Todd having been in snowboarding since just about the beginning, this book gives you a kind of hands-on history of snowboarding, as [...]
World Snowboard Guide: Review
The World Snowboard Guide: a trusty companion for any snowboarder, I’d recommend it. The wsg is a really good book. It’s got excellent resort coverage and the information, written by snowboarders, is tailored for snowboarders. The guide caters for riders of all levels, from beginners taking their first steps, to more advanced riders, looking for [...]
