[Livres] Discoveries and encounters in northern lands

Winter is fast approaching. The peaks have put on their beautiful white coats. While waiting for the opening of the Nordic areas, Benoît Prato,A former professional cross-country skier, immerses us in the fabulous history of Nordic skiing. A book for enthusiasts, history lovers and all the curious.

A former high-level athlete, Benoît Prato pursued his passion for Nordic skiing and the great outdoors through words and the path of journalism. An off-road reporter, he witnessed the great times of French sport, he covered the biggest events and followed in the footsteps of the heroes of the discipline for almost two decades. Years of discovery and encounters in Nordic lands that he transcribes today through a first book entirely devoted to practice. A “bridge” book between eras and practitioners. By entering through the door of History, Benoît Prato wonderfully illustrates the plurality of Nordic skiing and highlights all its facets and nuances. In addition to the multiple details of the text, there are images, those dreamed on a white background, and those of the looks of inspired photographers. We will notably cite Monica Dalmasso and Nils Louna for their artistic photos. A very nice book to learn everything about the culture of Nordic skiing in France; from the origins of sport to the challenges of tomorrow, particularly in view of the 2030 Olympic Games.

Excerpt from the book Nordic Traces.