Books by New England Masters Authors

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Masters Racer Authors Tuning Book,The New England Masters welcomed New Zealander Jim Mutch to our Sise Cup Finals, Easterns and Nationals. Jim, class ten, was making his first visit to our area and was very impressed with our racing. Jim has authored an easy guide on ski tuning, "Staying in Tune"  Check it out. www.skiandboardtuning.com
Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont, by Lisa Densmore, published 2005

The End of Fossil Energy and A Plan for Sustainability, by John Howe

published 2004

 

"We are headed for the energy cliff and the demise of modern civilization." "We are on a collision course with disaster." Two quotes from class 10 racer, engineer, inventor, ski manufacturer and author John Howe's new book: "The End of Fossil Energy and A Plan for Sustainability"  An easy to read factual discussion of this crisis.
Howe Engineering, PO Box 2038, Norway, ME 04268 or www.mcintirepublishing.com

Also available at: Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble

The New Skiing Mechanics, by John Howe
published 2001

"The New Skiing Mechanics" is a republication of  John's 1984 book, updating the theory of skiing to modern short, shaped skis and carving technology. John is a long time Masters racer, now in class 9. He is a mechanical engineer with a long and distinguished career in his field, and is the developer, producer and owner of The Claw Ski. The book can be purchased directly from John Howe, 1-888-423-2529; howe@megalink.net

Going the Distance: Trials and Tribulations, by George Caner
published 2001

George is a class 11 Masters racer and an attorney. In his book, "Going the Distance: Trials and Tribulations", George recounts his interesting and sometimes controversial trial experiences during his fifty years as a litigator in the courts of Massachusetts. He does not, however, discuss his trials and tribulations as a Masters ski racer.

Gods in Granite: The Art of the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
by Robert L. McGrath
published 2001

Bob is a longtime Masters racer, currently class 9, and an Art History professor at Dartmouth. Here he "leads a tour of New Hampshire's White Mountains through art and illustration spanning three centuries." (from the inside cover)

Ski Faster: Lisa Feinberg Densmore's Guide to High Performance Skiing and Racing
by Lisa Feinberg Densmore
published 1999

Lisa is a former pro racer currently in Masters class 4, has won many Masters national titles, writes for various magazines, and appears regularly on cable television sports networks.

From strategy and tactics for the slalom, giant slalom, Super-G, and downhill, to enhanced speed and grace in all conditions, her book helps skiers get the best out of themselves on the slopes. "A must-have in any Alpine Master's ski library."--Bill Skinner, USSA Masters Coordinator and Park City Masters Coach

Carving Turns Made Easy and Carving Quick Turns Made Easy by Al Hobart
published 1998

These two spiral-bound manuals by long-time coach and former Masters National champion Al Hobart will enhance any skier's technical knowledge, and may contain the keys to your success.

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