Ski nostalgia: from the pioneers of mountain sports to the birth of skiing as the number one winter leisure activity. Ski around the World: from the Alps to the Andes, from the Rockies to the Himalayas - the best slopes, the most spectacular runs Ski Lifestyle: fashion, style, sleeping and enjoyment - everything that's really fun off-piste Higher, faster, further - skiing is not a hobby, it's almost a way of life. Originally an adventurous way of moving through ice and snow, skiing is now the number one winter leisure activity. Popular as never before, snow attracts thousands of sports enthusiasts to the lofty heights of the world's mountains year after year. Wherever there is just a flake of snow, there are enthusiastic fans of winter sports - always on the lookout for the longest slope in the Andes, the most spectacular descent in the Alps, the most legendary hut in the Rockies. In the book "The Ultimate Ski Book" , ski expert Gabriella Le Breton gathers everything that excites the passionate skier - and much more: Here you will also find the most beautiful views, the most remote resorts, the best restaurants. And of course, real ski legends have their say and give their tips for life on the two boards that mean the world.