This book combines three of the most popular winter sports - alpine skiing, snowboarding and telemarking in one comprehensive instructional book. Using a combination of high speed sequence photography (in full colour) and easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, the book looks at the fundamentals of skiing, from the most basic techniques to coping with challenging conditions such as ice and powder snow. With tips on ski gear and a section on ski racing written by a downhill racer, this book will be suitable for all skiers of any level of ability.