Thrills, spills, conquests and catastrophes at Charlotte Pass – a fascinating Kosciuszko alpine history
A celebration of the history of snow sports in the magnificent Snowy Mountains in New South Wales - a book about the legendary pioneer skiers, adventurers, snowboarders, summer stockmen, environmental warriors, ski club members and mountain staff - the colourful denizens who have carved deep tracks on its frozen slopes over the past century.
WINNER of the 2023 International Skiing History Association Skade Book Award for an outstanding book on regional ski history.
Hard cover edition. Full colour.
226mm x 246mm.
320 pages, 450 photos.
Price $69
Price $79 (postage included)
A short YouTube introduction.
This video introduces ‘Skiing Off The Roof’, a richly detailed account of the origins and evolution of skiing on the ski slopes around Charlotte Pass - the birthplace of NSW alpine snow sports. Through personal stories, rare photographs, and decades of research, the book captures the people, events, and spirit that shaped the nation’s oldest ski resort and the broader history of the Snowy Mountains.
“A must read book for anyone with an interest in the Australian snowfields.”
— Leon Smith. Pioneering member, Ski Tourers Association, 1950s
Other Rare Books for Sale
Avid ski historians and memorabilia collectors can also purchase from the author some very rare, historic ski books plus copies of the 'Australian and NZ Ski Year Book’ and ‘Ski Australia’ dating between 1928 - 1982.
About the author
Rick Walkom arrived at Charlotte Pass in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains in 1975, after completing university. He was keen to take a short working holiday with a couple of mates before settling down to a life on the land. It was not to be! This famous, snowbound outpost of winter sport on the roof of Australia seduced and captivated him, and he stayed for fifteen seasons.
