Instant Skiing: On Short, Short Skis by Clif Taylor (1961) – Vintage Ski Instruction Book

Author:
Clif Taylor
Foreword by Lowell Thomas

Publisher:
The Stephen Greene Press, Brattleboro, VT, 1961

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
Unspecified (typical early 1960s instructional booklet format)

ISBN:
N/A

Condition:
Good – light wear and soiling to covers. Some small tears along spine. Internally clean and intact.

Description:
A quirky and informative mid-century guide to an experimental skiing technique, Instant Skiing: On Short, Short Skis offers a glimpse into one of the more unconventional chapters of ski instruction. Written by Clif Taylor with a foreword by famed broadcaster Lowell Thomas, this 1961 title introduces the concept of skiing on extremely short skis for faster learning and balance.

Packed with period illustrations and advice, it’s a unique addition for ski historians, retro enthusiasts, and collectors of alpine sports ephemera.

Why You'll Love It:
This is a rare and curious piece of ski history, capturing a brief moment in time when the future of ski instruction looked radically different. A must-have for lovers of vintage ski culture, 1960s design, and alpine experimentation.