Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast: 50 Classic Ski Tours in New England and New York, Paperback

Twenty years after his first guidebook became a cult classic among Eastern powder skiers and garnered two national awards, David Goodman has expanded and completely updated his "bible of East-ern backcountry skiing" for a new generation of adventurers. This is the comprehensive guide to 50 classic backcountry ski tours in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, and Massachusetts, which range from day trips to hut-to-hut ski adventures. Learn about what gear to bring, the essential backcountry skills that you will need, and fascinating ski history. Whether you are a seasoned cross-country or telemark skier looking for a new challenge, or a downhill skier or snowboarder ready to explore the backcountry, this book will lead you to the best powder in the Northeast. Inside you'll find: - Description, distance, elevation, difficulty rating, and topographic map for each tour- The only comprehensive guide to skiing and snowboarding in Tuckerman Ravine- Information on avalanche awareness, gear, safety, and first aid- Legendary classics such as the Teardrop, Thunder bolt, Catamount, and Wildcat Valley trails- Hut-based ski tours throughout the Northeast Praise for Backcountry Skiing Adventures"David Goodman has rewritten the bible. Readers benefit from the author's meticulous nose for powder and first tracks. Goodman's guide delivers the goods." -Powder Magazine

About author(s):David Goodman is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, radio host, skier and mountaineer. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Boston Globe, Mother Jones, SKI and numerous national publications. He lives in Vermont.