To Heavens Heights: An Anthology of Skiing in Literature

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To Heavens Heights is an eclectic collection of ski stories from world famous authors from Ernest Hemingway to Garrison Keillor, by way of Ian Fleming, A.A Milne, Sylvia Plath and Bill Bryson. Spanning one thousand years and with contributions from over 60 authors, the anthology celebrates skiing as a means of transport, communication, hunting, exploring, and latterly as an Olympic sport and a leisure activity enjoyed by millions around the globe. With writings of accidents and avalanches, magic and mystery, these stories are for children and grown-ups, ski racers and armchair athletes. Proceeds from the book will go to Snow Camp, the UKs National Snowsports charity, giving young inner-city children the opportunity to experience the mountains and in many cases turn their lives around. www.snow-camp.org.uk

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Ingrid has been involved in skiing since growing up as a small girl in Norway. She subsequently skied for the British team and trained the British Army. She has represented Britain on four International Ski Federation committees and is an honorary member of its Ladies Committee. She was an international Technical Delegate in Alpine, Cross Country and Speed skiing, and oversaw ski races all over Europe. In 2007 she was awarded an MBE for her services to skiing. In the words of Sir John Ritblat, President of GB Snowsport: Ingrid is truly the minence grise of skiing competition. She speaks four languages and has translated, to great acclaim, several books from Norwegian to English.