Publication Overview
- Evocative posters and photographs from the world - famous Beekley Collection capture the exhilaration of the early days of fashionable winter sports
- All the most famous resorts in Europe and North America ? from St Moritz to Aspen
- An essential guide for both experts and armchair skiers alike
As the twentieth century opened, skiing emerged from its utilitarian origins to become a fasionable winter sport, and the classic Alpine summer resorts such as St Moritz and Davos began to open for a winter season. By the 1930s, skiing was the most popular winter pastime for the rich and famous - combining adventure, fashion and exclusivity. Even today , the sport retains something of the glamour associated with those early years. Organised by country and resort, and using images from the Beekley Collection - the largest private collection of ski art in the world - The Art Of Skiing takes the reader on a fascinating visual journey through this most captivating of pastimes.
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Visit the Beekley Collection of Skiing Art at Mammoth Ski Museum
Visit Erna Low, the original ski specialist since 1932, celebrating 75 years of travel experience next year and featured in our book.
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