T.A.O.S.: The Art of Skiing
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (959 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0963884115 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 217 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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I hope you enjoy some of the thoughts presented here. I have spent my entire professional life in marketing services and found it impossible to sell anything that wasn’t the real deal. They have mastered the art of skiing and share it with all who come to visit. Taos is the premier skiing location in North America. .
a more philosophical approach, drawing from attitudes shared by the region's key instructorsdesigned for leisurely absorption and meaningful results. -- Fort Worth Business Press, November 1, 2002, Mike Price commentary
This book is a collection of skiing tips and philosophy attributed to Jean Mayer, Gordon Briner, Jeff Mugleston, Alain Veth and Doug DeCoursey, the principal architects of the nationally famous ski program; they typify the intense professionalism and skill level of the instructors at Taos Ski Valley. T.A.O.S. Skiing, as taught by Taos Ski Valley, champions the artistic dimension of the science of ski instruction and gives it undeniable clarity and meaning. Use this book as an inspiration and a supplement to, but not a substitute for, personal instruction by a trained and qualified ski instructor.. - The Art Of Skiing Jerome S.Gladysz The nationally famous program of Taos Ski Valley has made skiing an art form. This book does accurately reflect why so many have enjoyed Taos Ski Valley and consider its ski school to be the best in the country. Debbie Armstrong, Giant Slalom Gold Medalist at the Sarajevo Olympics, also contributes vital thoughts on mental aspects of high-performance skiing. Art transmits the highest feelings of man, implying a person
A good read leads to a good ski Here's a book to chew up and digest and the meal will prepare you for a good skiing experience. Don't rush thru the reading, take time to take it in. I feel it could help any skier especially a thinking skier. If you are lucky enough to be going to Taos then this book is a "must read". It is a small volume nicely laid out easy to read. If you like skiing you'll like this book.. "Great book - can't wait for the first snow fall!" according to Red Solomon. Good overview of the mechanics of skiing. Gently leads the reader through the process of becoming one with the mountain. As a life long skier, this was a great refresher but someone who has never been on a chairlift can certainly develop a clear mental image of the proper techniques before ever setting foot on the mountain.