Review
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
[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
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
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
Once you dive into the book, you’ll find this instructional guide unlike any other. ― National Outdoor Book Award Judges
A tasteful and creative how-to book for splitboarders all premised on the lessons the author has learned over the years. ― WildSnow
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
[The Art of Shralpinism] is filled with insights and lessons from Jeremy’s long and storied career in the backcountry. From how Jeremy reads terrain and snow, to the importance of mentors and life lessons, it is all there. ― Black Sheep Adventure Sports Snowboarder's Gift Guide
The Art of Shralpinism is an insightful read for anyone who enjoys being in the mountains. While written directly for snowboarders (Jeremy Jones himself is a pioneer and luminary in the snowboarding space), skiers, climbers, and even armchair alpinists can learn from and be inspired by the stories, wisdom, and pieces of artwork Jones provides his readers. -- Ali Gray ― The Mazama Bulletin
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
There isn't a single section among the book's 288 pages that can't teach a snowboarder something useful about being safe and having fun in the mountains. Most books will teach readers something worthwhile, but it's rare that a book can deliver on every page. -- Jeremy Evans ― Tahoe Quarterly
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
You can learn from the superstar himself, as each topic serves as a snapshot from the slopes. -- Brittany Artwohl ― Mountain Weekly News
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
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
Ultimately, this is a book about managing risk, our most important work in the mountains. Jones has thought about this as much as anyone.... Jones begins the book with a quote from Robert Pirsig's 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.' My first impression was to judge this connection a reach. But I'm happy to say that these books belong on the same shelf. And you'll learn at lot more from Jones about how to live safely in the mountains than you will from Pirsig about how to tune your Ducati 900SS. -- David Stevenson ― American Alpine Journal
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
If you’re an aspiring shralpinist, this is a must-read and if you have an aspiring shralpinist in your life the book would make an excellent gift. For this 30-something splitboard guide, The Art of Shralpinism was a great pre-season read to put myself in the winter state of mind. -- Aaron Diamond ― The Avalanche Review
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
About the Author
Jeremy Jones 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.
Gary Tiedemann is a Florida and New York-based narrator, but learned how to act in Chicago's improv, sketch-comedy, and theater scene. He came to audiobook narration after voicing countless commercials and videos over a twenty-year voice-over career. Gary has also appeared in hundreds of improv and sketch performances at Chicago's Annoyance Theatre, iO, The Second City, and in dozens of theater roles as a cofounder of The New Colony Theatre. When Gary is not in a booth, he is probably outside wondering if there is time to go camping.
