Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Vermont and New York: Classic Ski and Snowboard Tours in Vermont and New York [Paperback]

David Goodman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001

This guide features detailed descriptions and topographic maps of two dozen classic ski and snowboard tours, plus tips on safety in the wilderness.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A great book... Skiers will appreciate the enthusiasm and ethic Goodman expounds in this helpful catalyst to discovering our awesome northwoods backcountry. -- The Stowe Reporter, December 2000

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

The Eastern backcountry Bible. -- Back Country Magazine

From the Publisher

Author David Goodman, whose award-winning book "Classic Backcountry Skiing" achieved cult status among eastern backcountry powder seekers, is back with a completely revised and expanded two-volume guide to backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the Northeast. This book features:

+ Two dozen tours, including classic ski and snowboard routes on the highest peaks in Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts

+ Best snowboard routes, including information on equipment and backcountry riding tips

+ Topographic maps and photos to accompany each tour

+ Information on avalanche awareness, winter camping, gear, and first aid

+ How to ski and snowboard safely in the wilderness

+ Companion guide to "Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Classic Ski and Snowboard Tours in Maine and New Hampshire"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 1st edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878239708
• ISBN-13: 978-1878239709
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #426,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Vermont
  • #37 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure > Skiing

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for cross country and telemark skiers, November 16, 2005

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W. Roon "Deep Powder Monster" (Burlington VT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Vermont and New York: Classic Ski and Snowboard Tours in Vermont and New York (Paperback)

This is a great book if you are looking for a guide to some of the best cross country and telemark trails, however since i was looking for more of a downhill backcountry guide, this is not really what i was looking for, but it is still a very informative and well written book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely user friendly outdoor guide, May 22, 2001

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

A superbly presented compendium of two dozen classic ski and snowboard tours throughout the states of Vermont and New York, David Goodman's Backcountry Skiing Adventures offers the best routes, equipment and backcountry riding tips; topographic maps and photos for each tour; information on avalanche awareness, winter camping, gear, safety, and first aid. This absolutely user friendly outdoor guide is a "must" for anyone planning a skiing or snowboarding excursion in Vermont or New York. Also very highly recommended is the other title in this outstanding Appalachian Mountain Club "Backcountry Skiing Adventures" series: Classic Ski and Snowboard Tours in Maine and New Hampshire.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

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H. Zhang "hz" (MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Vermont and New York: Classic Ski and Snowboard Tours in Vermont and New York (Paperback)

This book is the younger twin of Goodman's other book on this topic for Maine and New Hampshire which I also gladly own.

It 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 Vermont and New York - from history, clothing and equipment, safety to detailed information of 22 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.

It also covers one tour in western Massachusetts.