Description

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Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip of thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know.

About the Author

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J. Scott McGee is the PSIA Nordic Team Coach and Senior Manager for Nordic, Guides and Training at Jackson Hole Mountain Sports School. Certified Level III in Nordic Track, Nordic Downhill, and Backcountry, Scott contributes regularly to The Professional Skier and SkiTrax magazines, as well as other ski instruction publications.

Praise For…

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There is not an author who understands cross-country skiing better. Scott’s experience teaching beginners, writing instructional manuals, guiding in the high country, and coaching seasoned racers allows him to share what would take most skiers more than a lifetime to learn on their own. I wish I had this when I started. ~Craig Panarisi, Director, Stratton Snowsport School and former coach of the PSIA Nordic Team