Cross-Country Ski Vacations

by Jonathan Wiesel

Looking for a cozy B & B in which to hide out and make a few leisurely cross-country tours? In search of a fine resort with an extensive trail system and ski school for the kids? This guide to making... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1562613383
• ISBN13: 9781562613389
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
• Length: 213 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

great vacation planner

My husband and I have used this book to plan more than ten vacations and on each one we've had a great time. We are at two different levels of skiing (beginner/intermediate and intermediate/advanced), but using this book we have been able to find places that are perfect for both of us. Every place we have been to has had great food and amenities, too, which we read about beforehand. It has been really nice to know that we can plan a vacation being confident that when we get there, we'll have a great time.

It's like having a good friend reveal his vacation secrets!

Thanks to Jon Wiesel for doing the leg work for this great guide--and kudos for presenting his exhaustive research with such style and wit. It's been a wonderful help in planning (and dreaming) for family ski vacations; I've also used it extensively for my business. It's clear Wiesel has done his homework, and he understands what skiers are looking for: We want to know how good the tracks are, but we also want to know about the food, the beds, the hosts, etc., not to mention approximately how much money we'll be spending and how long it will take to get there. And the best thing: Weisel's love for skiing comes across loud and clear--echoing the way so many of us feel about the sport. Thanks!

I want to ski there!

Cross-Country Ski Vacations is a delicious introduction to North American cross-country ski resorts and a refreshing testimonial to what's best about snow: skiing upon it!Jonathan Wiesel's humorous dialogue leads readers past the continent's biggest mountains and over the finest snows while highlighting lodges, food and services. In particular, I enjoyed the personal connection that the writer gives within each chapter by introducing readers to the local skiers or the local history. It's obvious that the writer has skied every one of the trails in his book and that he would love to have each reader join him on the cross-country ski pistes.

good reading, good skiing, great advice!

Jonathan Wiesel's Cross-Country Ski Vacations, 2nd edition is an essential guide to cross-country resorts, lodges and groomed trails throughout Canada and the United States. Looking for a nordic vacation spot that allows dogs on the trails, is less than two hours from a train station, offers sled rides and ice skating, and will arrange a winter horseback ride as well as baby sitting? See page 177, Big Bar Ranch in British Columbia. Me, I wouldn't go XC skiing without it!

A great, user-friendly guide to winter serenity!!

Jonathan Wiesel gives a great overview of options for someone seeking a peaceful winter getaway on skinny skis. There are lots of options here, from rustic lodges to more upscale places. Having visited some of the places he recommends, I can tell he's done his homework. I especially liked his friendly, humorous tone, and even though I've been X-country skiing for years, I learned some new tips from his introductory "how-to" section. Jonathan, you make me want to get out and SKI!