Snowshoe Mountain is one of the largest ski resorts in West Virginia. Given its size and relatively extensive terrain, Snowshoe is popular with residents of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, North Carolina, Ohio, Illinois and Washington D.C. read more
Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia is an adventurers' paradise, in the winter and the summer, too. During the winter, the resort has more than a dozen trails for ski buffs and snowboarding enthusiasts. In the summer, the resort stays open for hiking and trout fishing as well as numerous other outdoor sports. The village itself is loaded with nightly e… read more
Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, offers snowboarding, snowshoeing, and cross-country and downhill skiing on two mountains in the winter. Summer activities include mountain biking, hiking and fly-fishing. The resort is open all year, with lodging of 1,400 rooms and condominiums. Lodging amenities include exercise rooms, pools… read more
Marlinton, West Virginia is a stop along the 79-mile Greenbrier River Trail. The converted railroad runs parallel to the Greenbrier River. The gravel trail passes through the Monongahela National Forest and Droop Mountain State Park. Hikers and bikers can expect to cross 35 bridges and two tunnels. Marlinton is 20 miles from Snowshoe Mountain, which features… read more
Snowshoe Mountain is a West Virginia ski resort that offers lodging options from hotels to mountain chalets. The resort is divided into six neighborhoods: Mountain Base, North Mountain, South Mountain, Silver Creek, West Ridge and Village Central. A shuttle can take you to the different neighborhoods. Activities at the resort include golfing, skiing, mountai… read more
The MSR Denali Evo Ascent snowshoes come in a standard 22-inch length and have available flotation tails to accommodate heavier pack weights and varied snow conditions. The deck is made of a highly durable plastic composite with an adj… read more
West Virginia has 35 public airports but only seven offer commercial airline service. Continental Connection, Delta Connection, Northwest Airlines, United Express and US Airways Express all fly into West Virginia. At each of these airp… read more
Jay, New York, is in the center of New York's High Peaks Region. Jay is only eight miles from Whiteface Mountain with its Olympic training facility, and 17 miles from Lake Placid's attractions. Hikers and rock climbers are only 23 mile… read more
New Jersey has more than 430,000 acres of state parks. A $50 annual pass provides access to the activities of all 50 parks. Water sports available include swimming, kayaking and boating. Trails for hiking, biking and horse riding are o… read more
While snowshoeing is commonly done with pack books like Sorels, or with hiking boots, it is possible to use ski boots, especially more flexible ski boots such as telemark boots, with snowshoes. Using alpine boots can also be done, and… read more
About 80 minutes by car east of Portland and three hours east of the Pacific Ocean coast is the town of Rhododendron. Parks and recreation enthusiasts will appreciate being located within walking distance of Mt. Hood National Forest, w… read more
The State of West Virginia remains largely undeveloped with over 75 percent of its land covered by forests. This creates an adventurous landscape for outdoor enthusiasts to hike the Appalachian Mountains, boat down quiet rivers and exp… read more
West Virginia can be found in the Appalachian region of the United States. With its mountains and diverse geography, the state is a popular tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking for skiing adventure as well as mountain bi… read more
Montana is a wild and untamed land, with mountains, open grasslands and prairies, rivers, lakes and numerous state and national parks. Montana has opportunities for backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountaineering,… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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