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

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 Eastern 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 -Tucker-man 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