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The Art of Skiing
by Jenny De Gex
The Art of Skiing is a beautiful collection of the finest examples of poster art, designed to tempt people to start skiing. Organized by country and resort, it reproduces posters from the Beekley Collection--the largest private collection of ski art in the world--reflecting the changing trends in skiing fashion and technique as interest in the sport grew. It also investigates the most popular resorts and their development. This is a beautiful look at the history of skiing in posters showing the joy and glamour that attracted people to skiing. (Palazzo Editions, $24.95)
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 Mountain Spirits by Sam Peck
In this personal and ironic book, Sam Peck shares his favorite photographic moments while in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, along with a collection of quotes by some of his favorite authors. This photographic trek covers both sides of the Sierras and includes dramatic views of Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, Cathedral Mountain, Mono Lake, Bishop Pass, the Alabama Hills and more. (Central Coast Books, $35.00)
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America's Great Hiking Trails
by Karen Berger
Celebrating the forty most important trails in America, this volume takes the reader through forty-nine states and eight national parks. Each featured trail has its own section, complete with a map and photo gallery, and the reader explores what makes it one of the most magnificent hiking experiences anywhere in the world. The stunning photographs take the reader on a visual adventure conducted by Bart Smith, the first person to hike all eleven National Scenic Trails from end to end. America's Great Hiking Trails is perfect for anyone interested in outdoor recreation and conservation. It's going to make you want to start to plan that spring trip! (Random House, $50.00).
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Ansel Adams in Yosemite Valley
by Ansel Adams
Roughly 150 breathtaking images are exquisitely reproduced in this large-format clothbound book. There are notable portraits of El Capitan, Half Dome, Cathedral Rocks, Royal Arches, and other distinctive rock formations made famous by Adams and his photography. The photographs have been selected and sequenced by Peter Galassi, who was Chief Curator of Photography at The Museum of Modern Art, New York from 1991 to 2011. His abundantly illustrated introduction sets Adams's pictures within the rich history of imagery of Yosemite. (Little Brown & Company, $100.00)
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Powder: The Greatest Ski Runs On The Planet
by Patrick Thorne
Powder is a very comprehensive guide to the world's top ski and snowboard locations. This visually stunning feast of snow-bound derring-do showcases the very best and most feared descents in the world. This volume has a very worldly view, covering classics like Chamonix in Europe, but also runs around the world as well as Canada and South America. And in the US, a local favorite, McConkey's in Squaw Valley appears. With stunning photography and all the information you could need to plan the perfect trip, Powder provides the ultimate bucket list for any snow sports enthusiast, challenging beginners and experts alike to take on the most breathtaking runs the world has to offer. (Quercus, $29.99)
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