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Making Strides in the Mountains

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8816
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Abstract:
Every winter skiers flock toward western North Carolina and take advantage of the region's ski slopes. In addition to the traditional downhill skiing, cross-country skiing is gaining popularity. One factor leading to growing popularity of cross-country skiing is that it can be a group sport. Cross-country skiers can travel in groups and even stop for picnics on their outings. Downhill skiers do not have this luxury as it is primary a solo-sport. Jim and Tracy Wuenscher, of New River Outfitters in Boone, have worked to promote the sport in western North Carolina. Their efforts have paid off as the Moses Cone estate, and its twenty-five miles of cross-country skiing trails located along the Blue Ridge Parkway, is now open during the winter months. Park officials have also agreed to maintain road access to the park year-round.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 51 Issue 7, Dec 1983, p14-15, por