To Heaven's Heights - by Ingrid Christophersen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

To Heaven's Heights brings together stories of childhood, adventure, racing, exploration, war, folklore and friendship, showing how skiing has evolved from a means of survival and transport into one of the world's great winter sports and pleasures.

In this revised and updated edition, readers will discover a celebration of skiing in literature, from ancient Nordic legend to the modern mountain. To Heaven's Heights brings together stories of childhood, adventure, racing, exploration, war, folklore and friendship, showing how skiing has evolved from a means of survival and transport into one of the world's great winter sports and pleasures. Proceeds support the youth charity Snow-Camp, which has been helping young people experience snowsports and the mountains since 2003.

Review Quotes

"Ingrid is truly the éminence grise of skiing competition."--Sir John Ritblat

"This labour of love captures the magic of skiing."--Lord Moynihan

About the Author

Ingrid Christophersen MBE grew up skiing in Norway before representing Britain as a skier and later training the British Army. She has served on four International Ski Federation committees and as an international Technical Delegate in Alpine, Cross Country and Speed skiing, overseeing races throughout Europe. Awarded an MBE in 2007 for her services to skiing, she is also an accomplished Norwegian-to-English translator.