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The most impressive, thrilling and scenic ski runs from one of the world's leading ski experts.

Long descents, big verts, challenging pistes and stunning scenery, Powder is the definitive guide to the best and most feared ski runs on the planet.

Whether you're a serious off-piste skier or a novice…

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1 author picked Powder as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Patrick Thorne is one of the ultimate authorities on ski resorts. He has over 6000 ski resorts in his database, and most websites about skiing are founded on information that Patrick has gathered over the years. In this book, he chooses and describes some of the classic ski descents in the world. It is an excellent book from which to create your own bucket list. 

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