A tribute to the larger than life story of a hockey icon and hero. The hockey world mourned when Pat Quinn died in November 2014. Tough guys sobbed. Networks carried montages of Quinn’s rugged hits, his steely-eyed glare, and his famous victories. Quinn made a few enemies over the years, but there was no one who didn’t …
Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Antarctica is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spot penguins tobogganing along the ice, venture to the geographic South Pole, or cruise between the towering cliffs and looming icebergs of Lemaire Channel; …
The Riverton Rifle: My Story — Straight Shooting on Hockey and on Life
It all comes down to making the right life choices,” says the NHL’s legendary Reggie Leach, and this intimate biography lays bare the decisions that led him to become one of the best snipers in hockey history. Nicknamed the Riverton Rifle for his thrilling speed and deadly shooting skills, Leach overcame a childhood marked by poverty and racism …
Snowshoe Routes: Colorado’s Front Range 2nd Edition (Colorado Mountain Club Guidebooks)
There are few places in the world with more diverse snowshoe routes than the Front Range of Colorado. Come with author Alan Apt, who has wandered the Front Range of Colorado for over 30 years, and take advantage of his detailed knowledge of the trails that will safely transport you, friends, and family, into winter’s backcountry.A bestseller in …
J.R.: My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and Hard-Hitting Man in Hockey
Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography. After making his debut as an 18-year-old with the Chicago Blackhawks, Roenick thrilled fans with his flashy style, take-no-prisoners approach, and jaw-dropping skills. A native …
Utah has long claimed to have the greatest snow on Earththe state itself has even trademarked the phrase. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing how and why Utah’s powder lives up to its reputation. Steenburgh also examines ski and snowboard regions beyond Utah, making …
No job in the world of sports is as intimidating, exhilarating, and stress-ridden as that of a hockey goaltender. Clint Malarchuk did that job while suffering high anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder and had his career nearly literally cut short by a skate across his neck, to date the most gruesome injury hockey has ever seen. This …
What does it take to become an Iditarod champion? Join four-time winner and mushing legend Martin Buser as he reveals his life’s journey in candid and action-packed detail. From a childhood overseas to becoming a proud immigrant to the United States, Buser’s story of self-discovery takes the reader with him on the adventures, misadventures, and lessons that have …
DIY goes outdoors, giving winter enthusiasts more than 25 new ways to play in the snow!Calling all snow lovers―young and old alike! When you’re surrounded by the white stuff, it’s time for Snow Play! With crazy creatures to build, challenging games to play, and outrageous spaces to sculpt, author Birgitta Ralston, a Europe-based designer, has imagined the most …
The Battle of Alberta: The Historic Rivalry Between the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames
An up-close look at the rivalry between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers, told from the perspective of those that were there. Sports writer and on-air personality Mark Spector pays tribute to the province’s hockey heyday with a unique blend of humour and homage. “I hated every single guy on the Oilers, ’cause they all hated me.” –Tim …