Jonathan Wiesel's Cross-Country Ski Vacations: A Guide to the Best Resorts, Lodges, and Groomed Trails in...

Whether seeking a big trail system or a romantic getaway to a secluded guest ranch, this guide offers more comprehensive cross-country travel options than any book on the market. Even vacationers who don't ski can select from a variety of alternatives including sleigh rides, dog trails, horseback riding and dog sledding. Each listing describes trails, conditions, facilities, accommodations and dining options. 40 photos, 24 in color. more

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Posted: Feb-20-2006

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...

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Posted: Feb-26-2002

good breadth, poor depth

There are some rave reviews about this book already posted. I do not want to unduly detract from this excellent book. However, I do believe some balance should be given. This book, as a vacation guide, is ok. It provides a broad sweep of resorts and fine ski areas, but without any indepth...

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Posted: Jun-03-2000

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...

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Posted: Jun-02-2000

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...

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Posted: May-17-2000

Finally, A Guidebook That's Fun

One of the problems with reading Guidebooks for me has been that they are so dry. This one breaks that rule. Jonathan Wiesel's permeating sense of humor, combined with his understanding that cross country ski vacations aren't merely Olympic training weeks, makes this a very solid piece of work....

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Posted: May-16-2000

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...

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Posted: Dec-10-1998

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...

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Posted: Sep-30-1998

Good overall look at what is out there but not accurate.

I am currently planning a ski vacation and was relying on this book to help me decide where to go. It did give me a great look at what is available to me in the USA and Canada, however, when I started calling to make reservations I found that some did not take my credit card (which it said...

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