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Looking for an alternative to ski resort crowds? Find out why backcountry skiing is now the fastest growing winter sport and learn where to go and how to break in.

Join author David Goodman, who the Boston Globe calls "the godfather of Northeastern backcountry skiing," as he discusses the 30th anniversary edition of his long awaited book, Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast: 50 Classic Ski & Snowboard Tours in New England and New York.

Goodman is also the author of a recent New York Times feature on backcountry skiing.

Goodman will show photos and discuss the backcountry revolution underway throughout the Northeast, as well as share secrets of his personal favorites and answer questions.

You can order a signed copy (!!) of the book here.

About the author
David Goodman is an author, skier, investigative journalist, musician, and mountaineer. He writes about a diverse mix of topics, from the outdoors to world politics. His work has appeared in Outside, Mother Jones, New York Times, Ski, Powder, Backcountry, the Los Angeles Times, and other national publications (see more at dgoodman.net). He hosts a weekly radio show and podcast, The Vermont Conversation.

Goodman is a three-time winner of the Harold S. Hirsch Award for Excellence in Ski Writing, the highest award of the North American Ski Journalists Association— twice for his magazine writings and once for Classic Backcountry Skiing: A Guide to the Best Ski Tours in New England (AMC, 1989). He is also a recipient of the International Ski History Association’s Ullr Award for his writings on ski history. Goodman is the author of 12 books, including four New York Times bestsellers that he co-authored with his sister, journalist Amy Goodman: The Exception to the Rulers, Static, Standing Up to the Madness, and Democracy Now!

David Goodman is a graduate of Harvard University. His travels have taken him to five continents, but he insists that his favorite place to explore is in his backyard, the mountains of the Northeast. He and his wife, Sue Minter, have two children. They live in Waterbury Center, Vermont.

This event is part of the Mappy Hour 2021 Backcountry Skiing Series

From uphill at a resort to multi-day hut trips, here's a collection of resources to help you find snow on your skis.

Editor's Note: the mountains take on new dangers and challenges in the winter. We highly recommend you pair any of the below resources with AIARE classes and further snow safety education.

Thanks to our friends at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. for helping to make this series possible. They're providing free shipping of Sierra Nevada brews for Mappy Hour attendees. Use code GETSIERRANEVADA for free shipping from TapRM or visit your nearby Whole Foods.