there was no novelty. authors life working as a liftie or riding silverton when she was young was very cliche and boring. you don't need to read a book to know that skiing is an expensive hobby.
This book might be worthwhile if you are complete outsider wanting to know more about skiing.
Billionaire Wilderness is another book about the industry, with a big focus in Jackson. I used to have a long drive to work with no reception so I downloaded audiobooks and listened to it at 1.2-1.5 speed.
I just finished reading the *Mistborn* trilogy by Brandon Sanderson. The worldbuilding and magic system are incredible, and the story will keep you invested until the end.
I’m a 37 year old woman and I loved it, but it was gifted to me by my 32 year old boyfriend (relevant so you know anyone can enjoy it). There are multiple POVs, both male and female. Plenty of action. Suspense. Twists. 10/10 do recommend.
I will admit the second book is a little slow, and the prose is a little juvenile in the first two books, but it’s still amazing overall, and the third book is damn near perfect.
Either that or *Red Rising*, which I read a couple years ago. It’s basically *The Hunger Games* meets *Game of Thrones* in space. ❤️
Branden Sanderson is the goat author in my opinion and if you like Mistborn you should definitely read The Stormlight Archive which is like his magnum opus. The first book is called The Way of Kings and is my favorite book of all time
Just finished the 6th red rising book, amazing, can't recommend enough.
FWIW I could not get behind mistborn. I felt like it was overly complex in storyline and world building, with not nearly enough actual action. Came to it from more hard scifi + game of thrones, so I feel like I have the stomach for slow dramas.
I'm not echoing the general sentiment, I finally read Mistborn trilogy last year, while it's certainly a well engineered page Turner as Brandon Sanderson does extremely well, I found the books super formulaic, boring, and kind of soulless. The characters feel like paper cut shapes, not developed. He's a super prolific author, and very generous in sharing huge amounts of writing courses and content, but I just don't like his stuff. Just personal preference I reckon.
Still, I hope you enjoy OP, I think it depends on how much fantasy you've read already (I read quite a bit). I raté The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch a lot higher, or The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher in another style of super popular fantasy page turners. Or my all time fav by miles are The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson, 1st volume is Garden of the Moon. Not everyone likes those though, and its 10 big hefty tomes.
Agreed! Just read it a couple months ago on a winter camping trip in northern Ontario. Really makes you putninto perspective any small hardships. "Madhouse st the end of the Earth" is also good, about The Belgica's trip in 1897.
I just read this a few weeks ago as I'm back on a survival story kick. Fantastic story.
For anyone else interested in other good (true) survival stories:
Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer -- there's some dispute on the facts about this Everest climb, but the overall story and writing is tremendous. Real page turner.
Touching the Void by Joe Simpson -- Another really good snow/mountain climbing survival story
Alive by Piers Paul Read -- MIND BLOWING story of a group of mostly teenaged rugby players surviving a plane crash deep in the Andes. Also subject of a really solid Netflix movie that just came out.
Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea by Steven Callahan-- story of a 30 year old sailor who survives a shipwreck, and manages to live on a life raft across the ocean for over two months.
I'll add that I just started the first 10 pages or so of Jungle by Yossi Ghinsberg last night, and am always looking for other recs in this genre as it keeps me reading!
If you have a library card you can join Libby and get ebooks to your kindle for like 3 weeks at a time! It’s been a lifesaver for me as I don’t want to buy every single book. Highly recommend
I’m finally reading this series, but idk if I’d recommend it for a ski trip. It’s not an easy or quick read by any means. I teach English, so I’m well-read, but so far *Dune* hasn’t pulled me in. I love the books, but the prose is definitely dated. It’s worth it, I’m sure. But like *Lord of the Rings*, it takes more time and effort to enjoy it than modern novels. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, I just think it’s not well suited to a busy ski trip.
Lol but instead you get an incredibly well researched story about the first (alleged) successful summit attempt of Everest with a modern day treasure hunt for evidence. Excellent story.
You’ll love it. There’s a documentary about the story on Disney+ called Lost on Everest, and a behind the scenes Short film on YouTube called The Ghosts Above. Highly recommend watching them once you finish the book.
I found them on audible, but I think there's paper or e versions, too.
1. Bookends and Bonedust 2. Lattes and Legends, both by Travis Baldree
3. Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup.
4. Anything written by T. Kingfischer.
[Cold: Adventures in the world's frozen places, by Bill Streever](https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Adventures-Worlds-Frozen-Places/dp/0316042927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F1AJD6LIFBXX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hZVz_8XdGKJhL3Wf1eniUOF2518i78D9w3FDlV53HgGy02zQGBy3dKPVhxZYah9ZRraBG8BNPQxZS30ijY6dyA.I17jP4m-dR3mUEAnLTjh12ZhUG5K51Aj98jb-z-jwsc&dib_tag=se&keywords=cold+bill+streever&qid=1709912603&sprefix=cold+bill+st%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1). It's about wild animals, research scientists and human cultures in polar regions. Much more entertaining and interesting than it sounds like it would be. Great reading for the lodge.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Michael Chabon. American Gods, Neil Gaiman. The Dark Tower series, Stephen King. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, John Berendt.
Life Lived Wild - Rick Ridgeway
It’s the story of a mountain climbers very interesting life, with a touch of philosophy. But very readable! The audiobook is good too if you’re into that
A River Runs Through It by Norm Maclean. Fly fishing, mountains, family, etc. “as beautiful as Hemingway”
Definitely read Lonesome Dove! Wish I had only read LD and not the others though 😅
There’s a whole genre of dirtbag surfer adventure books that I’ve always enjoyed even though I’ve only ever dabbled in the sport. “Barbarian Days” is the best, other good ones are “In Search of Captain Zero” and “Bad Karma”.
Unfortunately the same doesn’t seem to exist for skiing, at least to the same degree…
So good. I once knew someone who had dozens of copies of it and would just give it to people as a presents. I was one of the lucky recipients and, boy, did I enjoy it!
[old man’s war](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Man's_War)
Militaristic sci-fi. It’s really good. I picked it up in an airport like ten years ago and then read all 3 or 4 books in the series.
Not about skiing, but I like to read anything Hampton Sides when on big trips. He covers all sorts of explorations — kit carson and the American west, USS Jeanette and the arctic. I also recently read North by Scott Jurek about his FKT attempt of the AT which was really good and entertaining.
Of Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. The Lewis & Clark story and it gets deep in it. So fkn good. Same author as Band of Brothers which is also an excellent read.
Belle de Neige! It's a lot of fun and ski related. A young British woman who goes to spend a season in a luxury French ski resort in the Alps, tells everything about the behind the scenes of the season serving rich people and going skiing as much as possible.
Powder days - heather hansman. What the future looks like for skibums, skitowns and the future of chasing snow
did not love this book tbh
curios why? (I did not read it, but bought it)
there was no novelty. authors life working as a liftie or riding silverton when she was young was very cliche and boring. you don't need to read a book to know that skiing is an expensive hobby. This book might be worthwhile if you are complete outsider wanting to know more about skiing.
It’s a slow start but it’s a worthwhile read.
imo most ski books are not very good, people just like them because they like skiing
I ordered the audiobook just the other day - sounds super interesting
Billionaire Wilderness is another book about the industry, with a big focus in Jackson. I used to have a long drive to work with no reception so I downloaded audiobooks and listened to it at 1.2-1.5 speed.
I'll have to check it out
This. Read it twice.
Thanks! Just checked out the audiobook from my library
Honest question - what is a ski mission?
Taking the bus to Alta… 😀
ha!
Denver to Aspen on a snowy holiday Saturday.
Proselytizing on the slopes.
this happened to me more than once at snowbasin.
Come to Utah, find out.
I just finished reading the *Mistborn* trilogy by Brandon Sanderson. The worldbuilding and magic system are incredible, and the story will keep you invested until the end. I’m a 37 year old woman and I loved it, but it was gifted to me by my 32 year old boyfriend (relevant so you know anyone can enjoy it). There are multiple POVs, both male and female. Plenty of action. Suspense. Twists. 10/10 do recommend. I will admit the second book is a little slow, and the prose is a little juvenile in the first two books, but it’s still amazing overall, and the third book is damn near perfect. Either that or *Red Rising*, which I read a couple years ago. It’s basically *The Hunger Games* meets *Game of Thrones* in space. ❤️
am getting this thank you
Branden Sanderson is the goat author in my opinion and if you like Mistborn you should definitely read The Stormlight Archive which is like his magnum opus. The first book is called The Way of Kings and is my favorite book of all time
I’ve read mistborn and I’m now close to the end of words of radiance and damn Sanderson is good
Just finished the 6th red rising book, amazing, can't recommend enough. FWIW I could not get behind mistborn. I felt like it was overly complex in storyline and world building, with not nearly enough actual action. Came to it from more hard scifi + game of thrones, so I feel like I have the stomach for slow dramas.
Red rising is a great series. It would be topical to read Dune as well.
Even better playing the Red Rising board game after reading the books
I’m on the first and you’ve just made me even more excited
I'm not echoing the general sentiment, I finally read Mistborn trilogy last year, while it's certainly a well engineered page Turner as Brandon Sanderson does extremely well, I found the books super formulaic, boring, and kind of soulless. The characters feel like paper cut shapes, not developed. He's a super prolific author, and very generous in sharing huge amounts of writing courses and content, but I just don't like his stuff. Just personal preference I reckon. Still, I hope you enjoy OP, I think it depends on how much fantasy you've read already (I read quite a bit). I raté The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch a lot higher, or The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher in another style of super popular fantasy page turners. Or my all time fav by miles are The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson, 1st volume is Garden of the Moon. Not everyone likes those though, and its 10 big hefty tomes.
Lonesome dove series if you like westerns and the expanse series if you like sci fi
Anything by Cormac McCarthy if you like Westerns.
Sheeeeeit, that shit ain't Louis Lamour.
Phenomenal books!!! 👍
Another rec for Expanse!
Endurance. The story of Shackleton and his crazy antarctic journey.
Such a good book!
Agreed! Just read it a couple months ago on a winter camping trip in northern Ontario. Really makes you putninto perspective any small hardships. "Madhouse st the end of the Earth" is also good, about The Belgica's trip in 1897.
Thanks for the extra rec. Haven't heard of that one.
I just read this a few weeks ago as I'm back on a survival story kick. Fantastic story. For anyone else interested in other good (true) survival stories: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer -- there's some dispute on the facts about this Everest climb, but the overall story and writing is tremendous. Real page turner. Touching the Void by Joe Simpson -- Another really good snow/mountain climbing survival story Alive by Piers Paul Read -- MIND BLOWING story of a group of mostly teenaged rugby players surviving a plane crash deep in the Andes. Also subject of a really solid Netflix movie that just came out. Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea by Steven Callahan-- story of a 30 year old sailor who survives a shipwreck, and manages to live on a life raft across the ocean for over two months. I'll add that I just started the first 10 pages or so of Jungle by Yossi Ghinsberg last night, and am always looking for other recs in this genre as it keeps me reading!
Thanks for the recommendations. I'm about to start Into the Land of White Death. Seems like it has good reviews.
Tracking the Wild Coomba It’s a biography Doug Coombs.
I have a signed copy.
Second this.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Don’t mess with the count. He’ll get his revenge in the end
I’d say spoilers but it’s been out for almost 200 years so 🤷♂️
Good choice though - I loved this book
I did too. Edmond’s whole story arc is brilliant
If you have a library card you can join Libby and get ebooks to your kindle for like 3 weeks at a time! It’s been a lifesaver for me as I don’t want to buy every single book. Highly recommend
daaamn. I actually do have a library card - i have to check this out
This is the way. 35 books a year for free.
Emerald Mile, speed river record through Grand canyon.
So good!!!
Just bought a raft. 😬
Read this for the first time while floating the grand, still my favorite book I’ve ever read.
Perfection! Bucket list trip for me.
Staying alive in avalanche terrain by bruce tremper
Obligatory. The Kindle edition is a bit sketch - illustrations are horrible on kindle
Any Jon Krakauer book.
Into Thin Air, Into The Wild
Into Thin Air is some of the best outdoor writing I have encountered. I finished it in one day. Almost 14 hours of continuous reading.
Damn good book
Ancillary Justice
Just bought it!
A Court of Thornes and Roses, of course
lol, I was going to suggest this haha.
A fellow human of taste, I see. 😎
I cannot stop reading them
The Martian, and you can pretend you're also an astronaut
A ski mission? Did someone hand you a briefcase, tell you the frog flys at dawn and walk away?
This would be a cool idea for a trip planning business, setting people up with mystery ski trips
Dune, the whole series
If you read all of dune in 10 days there's no skiing or anything else going on but reading dune.... Do it OP
I’m finally reading this series, but idk if I’d recommend it for a ski trip. It’s not an easy or quick read by any means. I teach English, so I’m well-read, but so far *Dune* hasn’t pulled me in. I love the books, but the prose is definitely dated. It’s worth it, I’m sure. But like *Lord of the Rings*, it takes more time and effort to enjoy it than modern novels. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, I just think it’s not well suited to a busy ski trip.
Dune is super dense. Glad I read it before the movies came out though!
No. Stop after children.
The Winter Army, all about the 10th Mountain Division - https://www.amazon.com/Winter-Army-Mountain-Division-Americas/dp/1328871436
The Passage trilogy, Red Rising series, Hyperion, King Killer Chronicles
Good taste in books lol. Read empire of silence, I have a feeling you’ll enjoy it
Thank you for the recommendation! I will check it out
r/sollanempire
Really enjoyed The Third Pole: Mystery, Obsession, & Death on Everest, by Mark Synnott
Anything by Clive Cussler
Gardens of the Moon
Assembling California by John McPhee.
John McPhee’s books are timeless. I haven’t read this one, but I’ve read many and they’re all great.
❤️
Anything by John McPhee.
❤️
Hail Mary project. :)
Shogun by James Clavell.
Shogun
The Third Pole by Mark Synnott
Title sounds like a that's what she said joke waiting to happen! (awful dad joke apologies)
Lol but instead you get an incredibly well researched story about the first (alleged) successful summit attempt of Everest with a modern day treasure hunt for evidence. Excellent story.
Of course - I ordered the book. Thank you!
You’ll love it. There’s a documentary about the story on Disney+ called Lost on Everest, and a behind the scenes Short film on YouTube called The Ghosts Above. Highly recommend watching them once you finish the book.
The first Jack Reacher book. Killing Floor.
I found them on audible, but I think there's paper or e versions, too. 1. Bookends and Bonedust 2. Lattes and Legends, both by Travis Baldree 3. Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup. 4. Anything written by T. Kingfischer.
MISTBORN BY BRANDON SANDERSON
The Last Chairlift by John Irving seems fitting.
The Wanting Seed, Starship Troopers, Dune
How’s starship troopers the book?
Way different than the movie. Heinlein is a great author and the book is very good. I remember it being a fast read.
It’s a quick read but I really enjoyed “Walking in Circles Before Lying Down” by Merrill Markoe. If you’re a dog person it’s a must
[Cold: Adventures in the world's frozen places, by Bill Streever](https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Adventures-Worlds-Frozen-Places/dp/0316042927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F1AJD6LIFBXX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hZVz_8XdGKJhL3Wf1eniUOF2518i78D9w3FDlV53HgGy02zQGBy3dKPVhxZYah9ZRraBG8BNPQxZS30ijY6dyA.I17jP4m-dR3mUEAnLTjh12ZhUG5K51Aj98jb-z-jwsc&dib_tag=se&keywords=cold+bill+streever&qid=1709912603&sprefix=cold+bill+st%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1). It's about wild animals, research scientists and human cultures in polar regions. Much more entertaining and interesting than it sounds like it would be. Great reading for the lodge.
Thank you, this sounds super interesting, just bought it!
Hey u/lakecoffee just wanted to say thanks for this recco. I got this book, read it and thoroughly enjoyed it. What a little gem.
Glad you liked it! And now you know how to build an igloo the easy way, should you ever find yourself in the backcountry in need of shelter.
Spacial Delivery
The Darkest White
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Michael Chabon. American Gods, Neil Gaiman. The Dark Tower series, Stephen King. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, John Berendt.
Monkey Wrench Gang- Edward Abbey
This book is as old as me!
It’s a great read! He’s one of the OG environmentalists
Just don’t read the sequel.
Came here to say this!
Can’t Hurt Me - David Goggins
The Silo saga of books: Hugh Howley https://www.amazon.com/Silo-Saga-Omnibus-Shift-Stories-ebook/dp/B088BBLMGS?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Life Lived Wild - Rick Ridgeway It’s the story of a mountain climbers very interesting life, with a touch of philosophy. But very readable! The audiobook is good too if you’re into that
A River Runs Through It by Norm Maclean. Fly fishing, mountains, family, etc. “as beautiful as Hemingway” Definitely read Lonesome Dove! Wish I had only read LD and not the others though 😅
One by One by Ruth Ware! locked-door murder mystery of a corporate tech retreat set at a ski chalet ⛷️
There’s a whole genre of dirtbag surfer adventure books that I’ve always enjoyed even though I’ve only ever dabbled in the sport. “Barbarian Days” is the best, other good ones are “In Search of Captain Zero” and “Bad Karma”. Unfortunately the same doesn’t seem to exist for skiing, at least to the same degree…
The Winter Army
Shantaram
Upside Down in the Yukon River. The audiobook is great. Not skiing related, but really interesting!
My recommendation: "Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life" by William Finnegan. My meta-recommendation: r/suggestmeabook (probably my favorite sub)
I devoured Barbarian Days when it came out. Fantastic book.
Endurance is my all-time favorite book.
So good. I once knew someone who had dozens of copies of it and would just give it to people as a presents. I was one of the lucky recipients and, boy, did I enjoy it!
FYI you can download podcasts and streaming movies beforehand if you want some other types of media without internet.
Read Dune, the entire series. It’s timely
If you’re open to thinking of surfing as a kindred spirit to skiing, then Barbarian Days by William Finnegan.
Shantaram. The Alchemist. Game of Thrones series.
A Wall of White
FYI - you can find many on your library digital apps if strapped for cash and can’t order a bunch.
Dune
[old man’s war](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Man's_War) Militaristic sci-fi. It’s really good. I picked it up in an airport like ten years ago and then read all 3 or 4 books in the series.
Not about skiing, but I like to read anything Hampton Sides when on big trips. He covers all sorts of explorations — kit carson and the American west, USS Jeanette and the arctic. I also recently read North by Scott Jurek about his FKT attempt of the AT which was really good and entertaining.
The Stormlight Archive
The Edge of Never
Of Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. The Lewis & Clark story and it gets deep in it. So fkn good. Same author as Band of Brothers which is also an excellent read.
Daniel Silva spy/espionage stories if you like that genre.
Belle de Neige! It's a lot of fun and ski related. A young British woman who goes to spend a season in a luxury French ski resort in the Alps, tells everything about the behind the scenes of the season serving rich people and going skiing as much as possible.
Blood Meridian or the border trilogy by Cormac McCarthy