BookReview | Downdays Ski Stories 2020

This time the book is divided into two parts - you can read it from both sides. The two parts are loosely assigned to two current and socially very relevant topics, around which the individual stories, interviews and pictures are sometimes more and sometimes less centred. "Rupture" deals, how could it be otherwise, with the sudden changes in our lives due to the novel coronavirus and its influence on freeskiing, especially during the first lockdowns in spring 2020, when the ski season was interrupted or ended early for many of us. In the stories and interviews, you also learn at least a little about how some well-known freeskiers have dealt with the pandemic and how they were affected by it.

And there's something to be said for simply skiing locally as much as possible instead of always chasing the best conditions halfway around the world. This instalment also features Jacob Wester, probably one of the most talented freeskiers of our time.

Of course, a Downdays publication should not be without photos. The current book also contains many spectacular images from a wide range of photographers, including not only hardcore action but also some lifestyle shots. Personally, I like the pictures by Lukas Schäfer on the subject of "Revering Nature" best this time.

Conclusion

Another successful work that combines a wide variety of stories with great pictures to create a book that you won't want to put down.

The book is self-published and can be ordered for €24 from the Downdays shop. A look at the book from last year is also still interesting.