The Art of Shralpinism

"Having read this book now, I feel like in 20 years people will be quoting this the way Bruce Lee used to talk about water. His whole section about how the turns he made as a kid at Stowe return to him when he needed to shred an icy face in Nepal...the way he views his entire snowboarding life and every turn meaning something and what he does with it.--Mike Rogge ""BLISTER Podcast"" While I think it's fair to assume that Jeremy's intention was, first and foremost, to lay out more of an ethic or a way of life in this book than to (first and foremost) create some great work of literature that happens to have riding at the center of the story ... there are numerous descriptions and passages in The Art of Shralpinism that hold up to the descriptions and passages of the writing of John Krakauer, Christopher McDougall, and even (dare I say it?) one of my all-time favorite authors -- someone who, in his own way, was every bit as passionate about wild places and the outdoors -- Henry David Thoreau.--Jonathan Ellsworth ""BLISTER"" The Art of Shralpinism is like a handbook for mountain aspirants; there are many nuggets, some literal, some more mystical. Jones also peppers the book with not infrequent comments and advice from a who's who of the mountain scene.--Jason Albert ""WildSnow"" 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 considered a 'must read' for his legions of snowboarding fans.-- ""Midwest Book Review"" A tasteful and creative how-to book for splitboarders all premised on the lessons the author has learned over the years.-- ""WildSnow"" Think of the book as part memoir, part manual for best practices in the mountains, part art book, and an ode to finding joy by making turns. Page after page, Jones exudes the glass-half-full ethos.-- ""Totally Deep"" Drawn from decades of journal entries and years of experience, the book is full of stories and tangible tips about how to live and travel well in the backcountry, which we could all use as we think about our personal futures on snow.--Heather Hansman ""Outside"" The Art of Shralpinism serves as a manual for those who learn by experience rather than a classroom. Truly, in essence we must all learn mountain sense in this way.... This is where the book shines. Jones helps elevate the base level of mountain awareness to a point where others after him can learn from the mistakes he and his contemporaries made along their journey, and hopefully empower the next generation of Shralpinists to go further down the road that they have paved.--Steve Andrews ""The Inertia"" Equal parts autobiography, epic tale, and guidebook to snowboarding, outdoor adventuring, and survival--a beautifully conceived scrapbook from a masterful athlete, and a love letter to mother nature.--Jacqui Davis ""SnowBrains"" In 'The Art of Shralpanism: Lessons from the Mountains, ' legendary snowboarder Jeremy Jones has created an elegant fusion of memoir, manifesto and mentorship that is required reading for backcountry snow enthusiasts, but should also be given to every high school graduate.--Meg Olson ""Mount Baker Experience"" [Jones] shares his accumulated wisdom in the new book The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains... ""Shralpinism"" is a portmanteau of ""shredding"" and ""alpinism,"" two pursuits Jones has combined with aplomb.--Gregory Scruggs ""The Seattle Times"" Part memoir, part skills guide, part almost motivational, self-help guide, The Art of Shralpinism provides a window into Jones' evolution as an individual and an athlete. It gives readers the opportunity to learn from his lessons, lifestyle and wisdom.--Tom Hallberg ""Backcountry Magazine"""