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Downhill: Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Downhill, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $17.92, median 11 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 24/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $13.05 – $24.98 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 11% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 13% of the parent category Skiing (86), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 82% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 11 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Downhill best sellers
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Après Ski: The Scene, the Style, the Menu
by Erin Isakov
- List rank#1
- Price$20.83
- Rating4.8
- Reviews87
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Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers
by Kilian Jornet
- List rank#2
- Price$32.22
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,316
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100 Slopes of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Ski and Snowboard Destinations (100 of a Lifetime)
by Gordy Megroz
- List rank#3
- Price$18.90
- Rating4.7
- Reviews362
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Bend, Three Sisters Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map, 818) | Books
- List rank#4
- Price$14.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews100
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Sawtooth National Recreation Area Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map, 870)
- List rank#5
- Price$14.95
- Rating4.8
- Reviews205
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The Chuting Gallery: A Guide to Steep Skiing in the Wasatch Mountains
by Andrew McLean
- List rank#6
- Price$21
- Rating4.8
- Reviews39
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Zermatt Travel Guide 2026/2027: Plan Alpine Days Around Mountain Rail Rides, Glacier Views, Hiking, Skiing, Village Dining, Seasonal Weather, and Clear Lift Choices
by Willie S. Marcum
- List rank#7
- Price$17.99
- Reviews-
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SWITZERLAND WINTER TRAVEL GUIDE 2026–2027: Zermatt, Lucerne, Jungfrau, St. Moritz, Scenic Trains, Christmas Markets, Alpine Villages, Skiing, Costs & Winter Itineraries
- List rank#8
- Price$10.50
- Reviews-
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I Can Ski!
by Claire McGee
- List rank#9
- Price$12.34
- Rating4.5
- Reviews17
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The Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, America’s Elite Alpine Warriors
by Maurice Isserman
- List rank#10
- Price$10.47
- Rating4.5
- Reviews526
FAQ
Is Downhill a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 24/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 11 reviews and sells for $17.92.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Downhill?
The median best seller has 11 reviews, and 84% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Downhill best sellers cost?
The median price is $17.92; half of the best sellers are priced between $13.05 and $24.98.
Can new books break into Downhill?
11% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.