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November – December 2019: Top Adventure Towns

Features

Top Adventure Towns

For the ninth straight year, Blue Ridge Outdoors’ readers selected the best adventure hubs in the region. 

The Rundown: Best Southern Slopes

From gentle greens to thrilling black diamonds, check out our guide to the top resort runs in the Blue Ridge. Plus, a look at the South’s favorite cross-country skiing destinations.

Colorful Trails

Take a tour of three spots where art and nature are being brought together.

Don’t Drain the Swamp

Mining now threatens Georgia’s beloved scenic gem, the Okefenokee Swamp. 

Marathon

A successful writer details his life-changing shift to becoming a runner. 

Fresh Tracks

Top Cross-Country Skiing Destinations in the Southeast

Winter Guide: Save the Date

Mark your calendar for these special events happening in the Blue Ridge this winter!

GEAR UP: Top Picks for Great Gear

This year’s hottest products are here. Just in time for the holidays. Get in gear!

Hit the slopes this winter with our guide to the best resort runs in the region. Photo courtesy of Massanutten Resort.

Departments

Quick Hits

Protection for the A.T. – Reel Rock Film Tour Returns to the South – E-Bikes in National Parks New Ski Minor at North Carolina CollegeDispatch from the Great Alabama 650Organic Climbing Makes Gear in Pennsylvania

The Goods

Our top picks for the Best Winter Gear of the Year.

Gift Ideas for Gearheads.

Trail Mix

Our favorite spins: Best albums of 2019. 

On the Cover

Illustration by Matt Carlson
PlaidMtn.com

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