Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

SECTION I. THE BACKCOUNTRY WORLD i. The Northeastern Renaissanceii. The Toursiii. The New England Ski Seasoniv. Backcountry Snowboardingv. Clothing and equipmentvi. Mountaineering Skills & Avalanchesvii. First Aid SECTION II. New Hampshire1. Mt. Cardigan2. Mt. Monadnock3. Mt. Moosilauke4. Mt. Chocorua5. Cannon Mountain 6. Mt. Garfield7. Carter Notch Hut Tours8. Wildcat Valley Trail9. Doublehead Ski TrailMt Washington Region10. Avalanche Brook Trail11. Pinkham Notch Tours12. Gulf of Slides13. Sherburne Ski Trail14. Tuckerman Ravine15. Great Gulf16. Oakes GulfPemigewasset Wilderness Region17. Zealand Falls Hut Tour18. Zealand Notch Tours19. Pemigewasset River Tours20. Greeley Ponds 21. Easy Day Trips in the White Mountains SECTION III. Vermont 22. Stratton Pond23. Skyline Trail 24. Mt. Moosalamoo25. Breadloaf Wilderness/ Norske Trail 26. Woodward Mountain Trail27. Bolton-Trapp Trail28. The Long Trail - Monroe Skyline29. Camel's Hump 30. Lake Willoughby31. Big JayMt Mansfield Region32. Bruce Trail33. Teardrop Trail34. Skytop Trail35. Steeple Trail36. Nebraska Notch SECTION IV. Maine37. Acadia National Park38. Camden Hills State Park39. Katahdin & Baxter State Park40. 100 Mile Wilderness (AMC Medawisla Lodge)41. Grand Canyon of Maine (AMC Little Lyford Lodge)42. Maine Huts SECTION V. New YorkThe Adirondacks: A Ski History43. Jackrabbit Trail44. Camp Peggy O'Brien Hut Tour45. Wright Peak Ski Trail46. Avalanche Pass & Lake Colden47. Mt. Marcy SECTION VI. Massachusetts48. Thunderbolt Ski Trail Back matter Postscript Appendix AOutdoor & Instructional OrganizationsAppendix B Recommended ReadingAppendix C Emergency Contacts

Long Description

"The bible" of backcountry skiing is now bigger, better, and completely updated. Thirty years after his first guidebook became a cult classic among Eastern powder seekers and garnered two national awards, David Goodman has revised and expanded his "bible of Northeastern backcountry skiing" for the next generation of winter adventurers. From thrilling day trips in the East's highest mountains to hut-to-hut wilderness journeys, this is the only comprehensive guide to the best backcountry ski and snowboard tours in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts with description, distance, elevation, difficulty rating, and topographic map included for each tour. Learn about proper gear, essential skills, and fascinating ski history. Whether you are a seasoned AT, telemark, or cross-country skier, a snowboarder, or a resort skier ready to explore the backcountry, this book will lead you to the best powder in the Northeast. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND Color action shots from the East's best ski photographers A comprehensive guide to skiing and riding in Tuckerman Ravine Information on avalanche awareness, gear, safety, and first aid Where to ski the Northeast's best glade zones Praise for previous editions "The bible of Eastern backcountry skiing."--BackcountryMagazine "Goodman's guide delivers the goods."--Powder Magazine "Goodman is a godfather... of Northeast backcountry skiing."--Boston Globe

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