Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Maine and New Hampshire: Classic Ski and Snowboard Tours in Maine and New Hampshire [Paperback]

David Goodman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

Detailed descriptions and topographic maps for more than 20 tours--including Tuckerman Ravine--plus important gear and safety information, make this guide a must-have for every backcountry skier.

Editorial Reviews

Review

... [This is ] the new edition of David Goodman's Eastern backcountry bible, Classic Backcountry Skiing: A Guide to the Best Ski Tours in New England.

...Goodman's recast guide...retitled as Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Classic Ski and Snowboard Tours in Maine and New Hampshire, includes a sizable section on snowboarding as well as half a dozen new tours, a long overdue definitive guide to Tuckerman's Ravine and a major revamping of several other trips. Part deux, expected next season, will lead the faithful around the rest of New England and also make fresh tracks to the high peaks of the Adirondacks in New York.

...Goodman treats readers to a healthy mix of information and inspiration. [He] infuses his guide with an unparalleled voice that makes it clear he's been there--as indeed he has.

...Goodman's stash of ski history and his award-winning ability to bring it alive in his book should provide skiers and snowboarders alike with a greater appreciation of the trailblazers that went before them. -- Back Country Magazine, November 1998, Reviewed by David Healy

From the Back Cover

Bored with your local ski resort? Strike out for the exciting, powder-filled world of backcountry skiing and snowboarding among New England's highest summits. From Mount Washington to Katahdin, discover the world beyond lift lines and groomed slopes. David Goodman's first edition, 'Classic Backcountry Skiing,' earned legions of loyal followers. His completely revised and expanded guide - the only one to backcountry snowboarding in the Northeast - features: more than three dozen tours, with photos of backcountry action; a definitive guide to skiing and boarding in Tuckerman Ravine; best snowboard routes, including equipment and backcountry riding tips; detailed tour descriptions from the trailhead and beyond; avalanche awareness, winter camping, gear, first aid; how to ski and snowboard safely in the wilderness; and topographic maps for every tour.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 1st edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878239643
• ISBN-13: 978-1878239648
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,222,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Travel > United States > States > New Hampshire
  • #49 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Maine
  • #66 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Snowboarding

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bible for its topic, February 8, 2009

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This review is from: Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Maine and New Hampshire: Classic Ski and Snowboard Tours in Maine and New Hampshire (Paperback)

This book does a very good job covering exactly what described by its title, no less, not much more. If you know how to x-c ski, it provides all the information you need to enjoy many backcountry tours in Maine and New Hampshire - from history, clothing and equipment, safety to detailed information of 26 tours (e.g. map, distance, elevation, difficulty level, etc.) The author undoubtedly best suits writing such book because the book is about his passion.

What would add significant value to this book is a large color topographic map similar to AMC's winter tails map.