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Ski Soldier by Louise Borden

Ski Soldier

Louise Borden

Astra Publishing House · Paperback · April 29, 2025

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Who it’s for
A true-life adventure where a soldier’s bond with skiing meets the hard aftermath of war.
Themes
World War II, Recovery and perseverance, Skiing and resort founding
Genres
Historical Biographies for Kids, Military & Wars, Winter Sports

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About this book

Ski Soldier is a true-life adventure that tells the story of Pete Seibert, a ski soldier severely wounded in World War II, who went on to found the Vail Ski Resort in Colorado. Ever since he first strapped on his mother's wooden skis when he was seven, Pete Seibert always loved to ski. At 18, Pete enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the 10th Mountain Division, soldiers who fought on skis in World War II.

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In the mountains of Italy, Pete encountered the mental and physical horrors of war. When he was severely wounded and sent home to recover, Pete worried that he might never ski again. But with perseverance and the help of other 10th Mountain ski soldiers, he took to the slopes again and fulfilled his boyhood dream--founding the famous ski resort in Vail, Colorado.

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A true-life adventure where a soldier’s bond with skiing meets the hard aftermath of war.

Come here for

  • Military history alongside a lifelong love of skiing
  • The unusual link between wartime service and a ski resort’s beginnings

Expect

  • A true story of injury, recovery, and a return to skiing

Where it sits

Winter Sports98%
Military & Wars65%
Historical Biographies for Kids62%

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Publisher categories

  • Historical Biographies for Kids
  • Military & Wars
  • Winter Sports
Authors
Louise Borden
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Published
April 29, 2025
Format
Paperback
Theme
World War II · Recovery and perseverance · Skiing and resort founding
Reading lane
Historical Biographies for Kids