Skiing: An Art, a Technique

As a former racer and an experienced ski-teacher in Europe, I have benefited enormously from this book that was recommended to me in person by Prof. Georges Joubert when we met back in 1983. Later in 1993, when I mentioned this book to then the director of the ski-school at Grouse Mountain near Vancouver, B.C. Canada, the comment was 'Ah, the bible...' Just a glance on the technical analyses on the last ~100 pages will convince you that this is still the most resourceful aide to anyone seriously engaged in ski-teaching and ski-coaching. Yet, the first few chapters are easy to read and follow by anyone novice willing to learn skiing by his/herself, which was the original intention of this book.Yes indeed, the Bible! I have no intention to deny many other excellent books written about various aspects of skiing. However, for ultimate understanding of the details of the alpine ski technique this book is a must.

I know Georges Joubert, he is still very present on the scenary of ski competition in 2002.(at more than Eighty !) This book contain analysis which will lead you to understand fundamentals and key drivers of competition best practises.Starting from the basics, I have got the chance to be coached by Georges for two years , I caught this gentle touch that keep me close to competition high standard requirements. I still enjoy ski, and may be because of Georges Joubert influence, I made a quick turn which lead me to a full life of business all over the world. Enjoy !

This book is the absolute bible of modern ski technique. The best racers today are doing no more or less than what is in this book. If you want to become intellectually involved with skiing, then this book is better than all the meat-head instructors in Colorado, all the ski tips in the magazines, all the other ski instruction books put together. I wish Poudre or somebody would republish it, because I am always recommending it to beginning (and better) skiers, and my copy is falling apart from rereading it so many times.