n n nTheyre places skiers will love. - Metro n nAn intercontinental romp through a galaxy of ski trivia. - Scotsman n nWhether youve ever skied or never been near a chairlift or the piste, there is gold in these pages. - Press & The Journal n nThe amazing history behind the best ski trails in the world. n nVeteran ski journalist Patrick Thorne has unearthed the incredible stories behind 50 unique runs from the utterly unmissable to the totally unexpected. Discover the two different Alpine ski areas who claim to be Hannibals route through the mountains with his elephants; the debate around what is really the worlds steepest slope; how smugglers have used ski runs to escape custom patrol; and why hundreds of skiers dress as witches at Belalp in Switzerland every year. n nFeatures skiing from across Europe, North America and South America, as well as fascinating global ski destinations including China, Iran and even North Korea. Along the way well meet Franz Klammer, the greatest ski racer in history, as well as The Beatles, Count Dracula, St Patrick and James Bond. Complimented with practical information and trail maps, it is the perfect gift for the skier in your life.n