Teach Yourself to Ski by Georges Joubert (Aspen Ski Masters, 1970). In my opinion, this is the best self-teaching book ever written on skiing, from perhaps the best technical analyst and teaching... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I purchased this book in the 70s, after having only skied once (including one lesson), at the recommendation of a ski shop clerk. I replaced the ski instructor with this book, and was literally skiing parallel (wide stance) within four days. I still refer to the book today, because the directions continue all the way up to expert ski racing (a level I haven't attained). With today's great new sidecut skis, maybe it will only take you 3 days. If you learn best by reading directions, this is the book for you. It is very detailed and explicit about exactly what to do. I just wish I could find something similar about snowboarding.
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