Southern Snow: The New Guide to Winter Sports from Maryland to the Southern Appalachians Contributor(s): Johnson, Randy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1469654202 ISBN-13: 9781469654201 Publisher: University of North Carolina Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - South - General - Sports & Recreation | Skiing |
Dewey: 796.930 |
LCCN: 2019027143 |
Series: Southern Gateways Guides |
Physical Information: 0.97" H x 7.14" W x 9.39" (1.30 lbs) 464 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - South - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Johnson, Randy: - Randy Johnson is an accomplished travel writer, editor, and author of numerous books, including Grandfather Mountain: The History and Guide to an Appalachian Icon. |