The Winter Snowshoe & Ski Ashford & Mt. Rainier National Park is the first and only book written as a guide to snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the hills of Ashford and inside Mount Rainier National Park! This book has maps, descriptions and photos to help winter enthusiasts discover and have fun playing in this winter wonderland so close to our Pacific Northwest cities. Whether you snowshoe or cross country ski, the book addresses the best places for both activities. It talks about the weather and avalanche conditions to keep winter recreation safe. The Mount Tahoma Trails Association has miles of trails outside of the national park in the hills above Ashford and this book gives details about using their south and north district trails. Many local people know or read about the winter activities at Paradise inside Mt. Rainier National Park. They know about the sledding hill and Ranger led snowshoe trips from the Paradise Visitor Center, but know little about the Narada Falls winter trails to Reflection Lake, the Barn Flats area and the trails around Longmire that are all mapped and described in this book. Ashford and Mount Rainier are exceptional winter recreational areas that are outstandingly beautiful, family-friendly, with easy access and something for all skill levels. This book is your complete guide! Open up your winter world of fun and excitement by purchasing Winter Snowshoe & Ski Ashford & Mt. Rainier National Park!