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School supplies

Article Abstract:

Skiers who attend a course at the National Outdoor Leadership School should bring supplies such as an internal-frame pack, climbing skins and a sleeping bag. Other equipment includes an avalanche beacon, a shell jacket, duct tape and toilet paper.

Author: Beilinson, Jerry
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1997
Orientation, Perceptual orientation

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The kindest cuts

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A discussion is presented on the current prices of ski gear and clothing. Skiers typically pay up to 30% lower than suggested retail prices on their equipment. Across-the-country price standards exist for most ski equipment.

Author: Beilinson, Jerry
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1992
Prices and rates, Buyers Guide, Sporting goods

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The old man and the ski

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A humorous description of a cross-country skiing adventure is presented in the prose style of Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea.' The ski outing took place in New York City's Central Park after the 1996 blizzard.

Author: Beilinson, Jerry
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1997
Humor and anecdotes, Skiing, Skis, Cross-country skiing, Cross country skiing

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Subjects list: Equipment and supplies, Skis and skiing, Ski equipment
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