To Heaven's Heights
An Anthology of Skiing Literature
$44.39
- Paperback
312 pages
- Release Date
19 January 2027
Summary
In this revised and updated edition, readers will discover a celebration of skiing in literature, from ancient Nordic legend to the modern mountain. To Heaven’s Heights brings together stories of childhood, adventure, racing, exploration, war, folklore and friendship, showing how skiing has evolved from a means of survival and transport into one of the world’s great winter sports and pleasures. Proceeds support the youth charity Snow-Camp, which has been helping young people experience snowsports and the mountains since 2003.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781918271478 |
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| ISBN-10: | 191827147X |
| Author: | Ingrid Christophersen |
| Publisher: | Unicorn Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Unicorn Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 312 |
| Release Date: | 19 January 2027 |
| Dimensions: | 135mm x 216mm |
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“This labour of love captures the magic of skiing.” – Lord Moynihan
“Ingrid is truly the éminence grise of skiing competition.” – Sir John Ritblat
Ingrid Christophersen
Ingrid Christophersen MBE grew up skiing in Norway before representing Britain as a skier and later training the British Army. She has served on four International Ski Federation committees and as an international Technical Delegate in Alpine, Cross Country and Speed skiing, overseeing races throughout Europe. Awarded an MBE in 2007 for her services to skiing, she is also an accomplished Norwegian-to-English translator.
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