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BookTip | Downdays 2019 Book of Ski Stories

A ski book like no other

by Lorenzo Rieg 12/27/2019
Winter has only just begun and just in time for Christmas, no, not a new magazine from Downdays, but a whole book with almost 200 pages! We leafed through it and took a look at what the "Book of Ski Stories" is all about.

It could be debated at length whether or not print products are still popular these days. However, it is clear that up-to-date information is mainly disseminated online these days. Nevertheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, many people still value high-quality print products, especially those with more in-depth content.

At least that's the argument put forward by our colleagues at Downdays, who produced a comprehensive hardcover book this year instead of magazines. With great pictures, in-depth texts and a variety of topics from the most diverse areas of freeskiing. A book that you won't just read through and then forget about because of its sheer size, but rather put on your bedside table or living room shelf and look at from time to time.

The book is divided into four different chapters. In the first chapter, "Follow the Snow", FWT commentator Neil Williman reports on the record-breaking winter of 18/19 and there is a story about a road trip by train through Eastern Europe.

In the second chapter, "Think Forward", the authors take a more critical look at parts of skiing, such as mass tourism. I particularly like the article on accepted risk, which is supplemented with several interviews.

In the third part, "Listen to People", freeski pros Chris Bentchetler and Erik Pollard have their say in text and graphics. The two freeride artists have also designed the outside pages of the book.

Of course, spectacular photos are also included. These run through the entire book, but have their very own place in the fourth chapter "Life in Pictures" - 20 pages of them to be precise.

Conclusion

All in all, a successful book that spans a broad arc through the world of freeskiing. Definitely not only interesting for hardcore freeskiers, but for anyone interested in the stories behind the photos and films. A knowledge of English is an advantage, as this is not just a photo book. However, the great pictures alone are beautiful to look at!

The book is self-published and therefore costs just over 20 euros. It is available exclusively from the Downdays Shop.

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