Part of a series on the history and techniques of extreme sports, this guide explores the intricacies of surfing. The work examines the origins of the sport, the science behind waves and surfboards, p
This in-depth exploration of the history and culture of the sometimes illegal activity of BASE jumping provides historical and current information as well as a glimpse into the incredible adrenaline r
From skateboarding's distant origins in the 1940s to the heyday of the Z-Boys to Tony Hawk's lifelong and lucrative career as a professional skateboarding icon, this book showcases what skateboarding
This book provides the ultimate guide to rock climbing in the United States, suitable for climbers and non-climbers alike, covering the technical and physical aspects of the sport as well as the menta
In this reference for general readers in middle school and up, Thorpe (U. of Waikato, New Zealand) draws on six years of research on snowboarding culture in Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Switzer
