Where Men Win Glory

An investigative look at the life of NFL star Pat Tillman and the firefight that killed him in Afghanistan after he'd left his football career to join the Army in the wake of the September 11th attacks.

Where Men Win Glory
by Jon Krakauer
Find it in the library at call number GV939 .T49K73 2009

Snowboarder

Snow is here and the slopes are (mostly) open. Catch the latest snowboarding tips, tricks, news and gear suggestions - not to mention some stunning photos - in between trips up the hill.

Snowboarder
Find the current issue of Snowboarder in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are located along the back wall of the library in alphabetical order and can be checked out for one week at a time. Online access to Snowboarder is available via the Full-text and Print Magazines search available on our homepage.

Northern California Bouldering

Columbia College's Arboretum is the first location listed in SuperTopo's new rock climbing guide for all of Northern California.

Northern California Bouldering
by Chris Summit, Kevin Swift and Chris McNamara
Find it in the Library at call number GV199.42 .C2S86 2009 (the Arboretum is below Toyon.)

Skiing

In between classes (and hitting the slopes), check out Skiing for tips, reviews, gear guides and more for everything powder-related.

Skiing
The current issue of Skiing is available in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are along the back wall of the Library in alphabetical order. Electronic access to Skiing is available through the Full-text and Print Magazine search on our homepage.

Volleyball

Serving up the latest news, tips and techniques for all flavors of volleyball. (Is that street volleyball? Ouch!) Read up as you support the Claim Jumpers.

Volleyball
Find the current issue in our Reading Area. Back issues for all of our magazines are located along the back wall of the Library in alphabetical order. Electronic access is also available back to 2006 via our Full-text and Print Magazines link.

Dope

A history of performance enhancement in sports from the nineteenth century to today.

Dope: A History of Performance Enhancement in Sports from the Nineteenth century to today.
by Daniel M. Rosen
Find it in the Library at call number RC1230.R65 2008

The Physics of NASCAR

A layman's look at the 'science behind the speed' of America's top spectator sport.

The Physics of NASCAR: The Science Behind the Speed
by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
Find it in the Library at call number TL236.28 .L47 2009

Bicycling

Summer is upon us and what better time to explore the foothills than by pedal power than the start of summer. Bicycling magazine keeps you up to date on the latest gear, trips, training and more.

Bicycling
The current issue of Bicycling is available in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the Library and circulate for one week at a time. You can also access our online subscription to Bicycling via the Full-text and Print Magazines link on our homepage.

The Man Who Skied Down Everest

A classic in the world of extreme skiing videos, this film captures what some have called "the most exciting six minutes of film ever shot." While the descent is harrowing, the essence of this 1975 Academy Award winning documentary is the determination of the skier that gets him to Everest.

The Man Who Skied Down Everest
featuring Yuichiro Miura
Find it in the Library's Video collection at call number GV854.9 .S56M36 2005

Out of the Shadows

Captures the fight for racial equality through the biographical histories of African American athletes.

Out of the Shadows
edited by David Wiggins
Find it in the Library at call number GV697 .A1O98 2006

Canoe & Kayak

Famous local rivers offer some of the top whitewater in the region and 'tis the season to check them out! As high gas prices prove a boon to the paddle industry this magazine can keep you in the loop for gear and know-how.

The current issue of Canoe & Kayak is available in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are located along the back wall of the library.

The Playbook

Fascinating aerial photography captures Americans at play.

The Playbook
by Alex MacLean
Find it in the Library at call number E169 .Z83 M3 2006

Backpacker

Bursting with trip ideas, gear reviews and practical advice for all outdoor enthusiasts - day-trippers included.

The current issue is located in our Reading Area, while back issues of all our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the Library. Online access to Backpacker is available via our Full-text and Print Magazines link, which is also available from our homepage.