Shark Fin Mountain: Skiing Crested Butte
The swinging chairs of Crested Butte’s lifts will whisk you to 12,000 feet. Touch the safety bar, though, and you’ll look like a wimp.
Winter Sports
Black Diamond: Taos Ski Valley
Put the kids in the cage and head out into sweet powder. Just leave the snowboard and après-ski attitude at home.
Home on the Range: Colorado’s Home Ranch
Don’t let the name fool you. Dude ranch equals rustic luxury at this cowboy-inspired, four-star guest lodge.
Helicopter Hiking: British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains
The heli-ride in is just the beginning. A luxurious lodge at 7,200 feet serves as home base for mountain and meadow exploration.
Alpine Delight: Colorado’s Fraser River Valley
You won’t find fancy restaurants or Hollywood celebrities, just low-key communities surrounded by Mother Nature.
Oh, Canada: 10 Ways to Experience the Land of the Maple Leaf
Swim with beluga whales or just watch the cowboys. Canada’s 10 provinces offer a rich range of experiences.
Living Lightly on the Land: Ontario’s Cree Village Ecolodge
Brave sub-freezing temperatures for look at this modern inn inspired by Cree designs.
Skiing Steamboat Springs: Olympic Training Grounds
Ski the “champagne powder” at this famous Colorado resort. You may even get lessons from Olympic legends.
Gates of the Arctic: Adventures in Northern Alaska
Get set for stunning views of the aurora borealis.
