genetic marker a gene having alleles that are all expressed in the phenotype, that is, they are codominant, and which can be used to study inheritance. The various blood group systems and serum or red blood cell proteins easily detected by electrophoresis or immunodiffusion are commonly used markers.
Snowshoe has several commercial areas, with the most prominent being The Village at Snowshoe, located at the summit of the mountain (rather than at its base).
Hawks Nest: Snow Tubing in NC. A few years ago we took a trip to Beech Mountain to see some North Carolina snow. In Atlanta we may get a dusting, but nothing like we found up north. We hit the ski resorts in NC, and then the Beech Mountain free sledding hill.