Winter Sports
Snowshoe Hikes in the White Mountains, by Steven D. Smith, 2000. 2nd printing with revisions, 2002. The first snowshoeing guide devoted exclusively to the White Mountains. Offers detailed descriptions with topo maps for 45 hikes and shorter write-ups for another 60 trip options. There are trips for all ability levels, from never-evers to avid peakbaggers, with an emphasis on intermediate hikes. The introduction covers basics on gear, clothing, snow conditions, snowshoeing technique and winter safety. See the "Paths & Peaks" section of our website for a listing of the Table of Contents, plus recent updates and additional snowshoe hikes. The author is also the owner of the Mountain Wanderer and will sign books to your request. 242 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Item #WSW01: $19.95
AMC Winter Trails Map - White Mountains, NH, cartography by Larry Garland, 2001. Excellent tyvek map shows backcountry X-C ski trails and hiking trails suitable for skiing along Kancamagus Highway and in Twin Mountain and Pinkham Notch areas. Maps show 100-foot contours (40-foot for Pinkham Notch). Includes brief descriptions of ski trails. Folded to 4" X 9".
Item #WSW02: $7.95
Winter Trails: Vermont & New Hampshire, by Marty Basch, 2nd edition, 2001. A fine guide written by a veteran hiker and skier who lives in the White Mountains, featuring over 40 trails across the two states ideal for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. For each trip there is a summary of useful info, a detailed description, trail log and topo map. 176 pp, 5 ½” x
8 ½”.
Item #WSW03: $12.95
Winter Trails: Maine, by Marty Basch, 1999. Excellent guide to 40 cross-country ski and snowshoe treks all around the Pine Tree State, from easy glides and rambles to challenging mountain climbs. Each entry has trailhead directions, a summary of essential data, trail log, trail description and topo map. 165 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Item #WSW04: $14.95
Snowshoe Routes: New Engalnd, by Diane Bair and Pamela Wright, 2006. This new guide details 75 snowshowe treks for all ability levels in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The section for each trip includes driving directions, level of difficulty, mileage, elevation gain, hiking time, map and vivid description. The introduction includes useful info on clothing, gear and safety. 90 photos. 240 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Item #WSW05: $16.95
Backcountry Skiing Adventures - New Hampshire and Maine, by David Goodman. 2nd Edition, 1998. The new edition of this award-winning AMC guide includes more than 30 classic skiing and snowboarding tours far from the lift lines. Many of the trips are in the White Mts. Each tour is thoroughly described with lots of local lore added in, plus a topographic route map. Includes historical background on New England skiing. Wilderness safety & gear tips, too. 192 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #WSW06: $14.95
Northern Vermont Nordic Skiing and Snowshoe Trails,by Map Adventures, 2nd Edition, 2002. Colorful topographic trail map on waterproof paper shows touring center and backcountry ski routes in the Mount Mansfield, Sterling Mountains and Bolton Valley areas. Includes trail descriptions for X-C skiing & snowshoeing plus info on parking. Folded to 4” x 9”.
Item #WSW09: $6.95
Catamount Trail Guidebook, by Catamount Trail Association. 8th Edition, 2003. Covers the entire 300-mile length of Vermont’s end-to-end X-C ski trail, divided into 26 day trips. This edition features 26 new color GIS contour maps.Includes route description and topo map for each section, plus recommended day tours. 118 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #WSW10: $18.95
Skiing the Pioneer Valley, by Bruce Scofield, Christopher J. Ryan and Nancy Prajzner, 1997. Describes 8 X-C touring centers, 22 backcountry tours, and 4 downhill ski areas in Connecticut River valley area of western MA. Includes topo maps for tours and trail maps for downhill areas. 168 pp, 4 ¾” x 7 1/8”.
Item #WSW12: $10.95
Ski and Snowshoe Trails in the Adirondacks, by Tony Goodwin, 2003. Describes 50 backcountry trips suitable for skiing and/or snowshoeing, covering all areas of the park. Most of the outings are in the novice and intermediate categories. Included are pond and valley treks, smaller mountains, and higher peaks such as Snowy Mtn. and Mt. Marcy. 160 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Item #WSW13: $12.95
Winter Trails: New York, by Johanna and Ron Farra, 2000. Describes 45 cross-country ski and snowshoe trails across the Empire State. Includes trips for all ability levels, through many different kinds of scenery. Maps & photos. 226 pp., 5 1/2" X 8 1/2".
Item #WSW15: $14.95
Over the Headwall-A Short History of Skiing in Tuckerman Ravine, by Jeffrey R. Leich, 1999. This magazine-style publication by the New England Ski Museum is a must for Tuckerman buffs. The narrative history is accompanied by over 50 historic Tucks skiing photos, including Toni Matt's legendary 1939 Inferno run. 32 pp., 8 1/2" x 11".
Item #WSW16: $9.00
New Hampshire on Skis, by E. John B. Allen, 2002. The history of skiing in New Hampshire told through a wonderful collection of vintage photos, posters, advertisements, brochures and other images. 128 pp, 6 1/2" x 9 1/4".
Item #WSW17: $19.99
Tales of the Tenth: The Mountain Troops and American Skiing, by Jeffrey R. Leich, 2003. A photographic history of the famed World War II-era 10th Mountain Division, the unique ski troops who trained in Colorado, earned a distinguished combat record in Italy, and spearheaded the postwar growth of skiing as a sport in America. 128 pp., 8 1/2" X 11".
Item #WSW18: $22.95
 Tuckerman Ravine - Photo by Ken Stampfer |
Item #WSW19: $25.00
Snowshoeing, by Gene Prater, edited by Dave Felkley. 5th Edition, 2002. The classic snowshoeing guide, written by the late Gene Prater, who helped design the original Western (Sherpa-style) snowshoe. Packed with practical advice on snowshoes, gear, clothing, travel, and snow conditions. 192 pp, 7 1/8” x 9”.
Item #SWH01: $16.95
 Roger Doucette relaxes on West Bond. |
Item #SWH02: $17.95
Snowshoeing - Outdoor Pursuits Series, by Sally Edwards & Melissa McKenzie, 1995. A good basic guide to snowshoeing with plenty of color photos. Includes suggestions on places to snowshoe in U.S., Canada, Europe. The authors are co-founders of the Yuba Snowshoe Company (but other brands do appear in the book!). 124 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #SWH03: $15.95
The Essential Snowshoer, by Marianne Zwosta, 1998. Another good introductory guide to this booming activity. Has an especially good section on choosing the right snowshoe for your purposes out of the bewildering array of models now available. Illustrated with black & white photos. 136 pp, 7 ¼” x 9 1/8”.
Item #SWH04: $15.95
AMC Guide to Winter Camping, by Stephen Gorman 2nd Edition, 1999. Newly updated guidebook for snow-season travel and camping. Covers all the essentials for planning, gear, food, trail travel, campcraft, etc. Also has chapter on family camping in winter(!). 200 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #SWH05: $14.95
Winterwise: A Backpacker’s Guide, by John M. Dunn, 1996. Solid guide published by Adirondack Mountain Club. Good coverage of safety, food & drink, clothing, shelter, gear, navigation and winter travel. This book is especially useful because it is oriented to the Northeastern mountains. 216 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ¼”.
Item #SWH06: $12.95
Winter Adventure - Trailside Guide, by Peter Stark and Steven M. Krauzer, 1995. Nicely illustrated guide to over two dozen winter sports, activities and games, including snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice climbing, ice hockey, ice boating, ice skating, sledding, winter camping and more. Also has chapters on nature, clothing and safety. 224 pp, 6" x 8 3/4".
Item #SWH07: $17.95
Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book, by Allen O’Bannon, illustrations by Mike Clelland, 1996. A humorous and very informative guide to backcountry skiing and camping skills. Illustrated with cartoon drawings, reminiscent of those groovy VW and bike repair manuals from the ‘60s and ‘70s. 114 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #CCH02: $12.95
Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips, by Allen O'Bannon & Mike Clelland, 1998. Offers 109 tips to improve your tele-skiing, illustrated with great cartonns. 102 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #CCH03: $12.95
Backcountry Skier, by Jean Vives, 1998. New, authoritative manual on all aspects of backcountry skiing. The author shares his 30 years’ experience in skiing and mountaineering in the high country. 272 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #CCH04: $18.95
Cross-Country Skiing - Trailside Guide, by Brian Cazeneuve, 1995. Another excellent entry in Backpacker’s “Trailside” series. Complete info on gear and technique, well-illustrated with color photos and drawings. Durable vinyl cover. 192 pp, 5 ¾” x 8 ½”.
Item #CCH05: $18.95
Free-Heel Skiing, by Paul Parker. 2nd Edition, 1995. The definitive guide to free-heel skiing, which includes both telemark and parallel techniques for the backcountry. In addition to gear and technique details, there are good chapters on skiing different conditions such as powder, moguls and crud. 192 pp, 7 ¼” x 9”.
Item #CCH07: $19.95
