Oslo 1993. A clear and coherent picture of the long development of the Norwegian tradition of cross- country skiing, up to today’s gold medal winners on the international level. Chapters include Soldiers as skiers, Telmark skiing with new bindings, jumping and slalom, the skimaker’s art; the breakthrough around 1850, speialization and organized competitions, bindings, and waxing, women on skis, new equipment and new techniques in the 1970’s and 80’s, Holmenkollen - the building of a skiing complex and finally skiing and outdoor life. Photographed by a ski enthusiast, this beautiful coffee table book is a historical perspective on one of today’s most beloved sports. , English, Year1993, Illust. B/W150, Illust. Color45, ISBN 8252138853, Code 5034. Clothbound with Jacket, Not in perfect condition, Pages 184, Size 12”x 8 1/2” ISBN 8252138853 9788252138856 [US]

ISBN10: 8252138853, ISBN13: 9788252138856, [publisher: Det Norske Samlaget] Hardcover Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
[Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1993]
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