About the book

In "Skiing the North Shore," Andrew Slade's descriptions and his wife Sally Rauschenfels' maps cover 35 trail systems along Minnesota's North Shore from Jay Cooke State Park near Duluth to the Upper Gunflint Trail area. The 160-page, softcover book tucks in a pack easily. For each trail, there's a detailed map along with information about location, type of grooming, level of difficulty, fee and pass requirements, trailhead facilities, contact information and what makes the trail unique. Retail, $15.95 at regional bookstores and outdoor shops. For information, go to www.thereandbackbooks.com .