Southern Snow: The New Guide to Winter Sports from Maryland to the Southern Appalachians

di Randy Johnson (Autore)

The University of North Carolina Press, 2020

This guide provides everything you need to know to discover the South's best-kept secrets of winter recreation: snow-covered mountains, remote yet accessible trails, high-quality downhill and cross-country skiing, sparkling resorts and peaceful cabins, and of course, southern hospitality. Randy Johnson is a knowledgeable guide who shares his years of experience enjoying the winter wonders from the mountains of western Maryland down the Appalachian corridor all the way to northern Alabama. Features include: All-in-one guide to the ski areas, winter trails, and mountaineering opportunities in the six-state southern snowbelt Tips on lodging, dining, nightlife, outfitters, lessons, childcare, activities for the nonskier, and more Well-illustrated with photos and user-friendly maps for hikes and backcountry ski areas Entertaining and informative background on the surprising history of the southern ski industry Practical advice for finding up-to-the-minute information on weather and resort conditions Whether you're just visiting, new to the region, or a lifelong resident, this is the only book you need to make the most of southern snow.

• Autore: Randy Johnson
• Editore: The University of North Carolina Press
• Collana: Southern Gateways Guides
• Anno: 2020
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 464 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• EAN: 9781469654201

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