Hi,

At Tom Forhan's bus party several people suggested I should look
into Caanan valley in the Mongahela (sp) National Forest, WV
for good XC and mountain skiing.

I need some further advice on the national forest. I'm looking to
go backcountry skiing (or if there is no snow hiking), so I don't
want to go to one of those XC ski centers. I'd appreciate any
specific advice for nice uncrowded areas and/or recommendations
for guidebooks/maps.

I'm in Pittsburgh right now and will be doing this on the way
back to Baltimore. Advice on other nice palces to see along the way
would also be appreciated.

Please respond or cc: me personally so I'm sure to read it.

Thanks,
Martin