This Nordic skier near Boone enjoys a view much like the one from Elk Knob State Park. Beech Mountain's ski slopes rise right, and the snowy Black Mountains at left include Mount Mitchell.
For winter backpackers, eyeing distant Mount Mitchell during a Roan Highlands sunset is a bucket list experience. Here’s how to gear up and go.
On Mount Rogers, Virginia’s highest peak, the rocky Wilburn Ridge is reminiscent of the High Sierra. This ski campsite is not far from the Appalachian Trail.
Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing is much easier than post-holing up to your knees in snow. Plus, it preserves conditions for those who follow.
The Great Smokies’ LeConte Lodge is the East’s highest accommodation. At almost 6,600 feet, it’s closed in winter, but mountaineers using nearby LeConte Shelter enjoy this view.
Winter camper Drew Clancy gingerly crosses crags on the Grandfather Trail below Calloway Peak. Visit our website to follow Clancy on his journey, to learn more about winter weather on Mount Mitchell, and to learn about cross-country skiing on Roan Mountain.
