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

by David Goodman (Author)

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

Product Description
Plunging through deep powder, reaching high and wild mountain summits, the thrill of flying down a trackless snowy mountain, the solitary pleasure of traveling in the winter mountains - this is the world of Backcountry Skiing Adventures.

This book features two dozen classic ski and snowboard tours, including the highest peaks in Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts, the best snowboard routes, with equipment and backcountry riding tips, topographic maps and photos to accompany each tour, information on avalanche awareness, winter camping, gear, safety and first aid.

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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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #415,653 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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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

By	W. Roon "Deep Powder Monster" (Burlington VT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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

By	H. Zhang "hz" (MA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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 Maine and New Hampshire - 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.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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.