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

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.

Author: Randy Johnson
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Published: 11/18/2019
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.39h x 7.14w x 0.97d
ISBN13: 9781469654201
ISBN10: 1469654202
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | United States | South | General
- Sports & Recreation | Winter Sports | Skiing