January 2023 MBR The Sports Shelf

The Sports Shelf

The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains
Jeremy Jones
Mountaineers Books
1001 SW Klickitat Way, Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98134-1161
www.mountaineersbooks.org
9781680513301, $29.95, PB, 288pp

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Shralpinism-Lessons-Mountains/dp/1680513303

Synopsis: Not a technical guide on snowboarding but, rather, a very personal approach to how to think about mountains, snow, and adventure, With the publication of "The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains", snowboarding superstar Jeremy Jones draws on the hundreds of journals he has kept over the years, and offers intriguing snapshots of time and place that include his own on-the-slope stories and white-out moments, as well as those of other prominent adventurers such as Jimmy Chin, Zahan Billimoria, and Christina Lusti.

"The Art of Shralpinism" is a compendium of lessons hard won: along with quick tips, sound advice, and impactful stories. Readers will learn which aspects of avalanche training are most crucial to absorb, ways to anticipate slope behavior or recognize clean lines, how to cut a cornice or develop safety protocols, how to build a fitness routine, the art of the turn, and keys to developing terrain and skills progression. Jones also discusses the importance of mentors, the necessity and intensity of practice, the nature of risk, and the shape of failure.

But at its heart, "The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains" revels in the power of experience, the impact of stoke, and the beauty that underscores all outdoor sports and adventures.

Critique: Of special appeal to readers with an interest in snowboarding, mountain climbing, and outdoors exploration, "The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains" is also nicely illustrated by author Jeremy Jones and should be considers a 'must read' for his legions of snowboarding fans. While certain to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to community library Contemporary Sports collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $14.99).

Editorial Note: Jeremy Jones (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Jones_(freerider)) is an award-winning snowboarder, the owner of Jones Snowboards, and the founder of Protect Our Winters, a global nonprofit that unites passionate outdoor people to protect the places they love from climate change. The recipient of eleven "Big Mountain Rider of the Year" awards from Snowboarder Magazine and a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Jones has starred in dozens of snowboard films including his highly acclaimed trilogy, Deeper, Further, and Higher.

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