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Winter Sports

Crested Butte

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.

Ski Taos

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.

Colorado Home Ranch

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.

Purcell Mountains

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.

Fraser Valley, Colorado

Alpine Delight: Colorado’s Fraser River Valley

You won’t find fancy restaurants or Hollywood celebrities, just low-key communities surrounded by Mother Nature.

Beluga Whale, Canada

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.

Moose Factory Island

Living Lightly on the Land: Ontario’s Cree Village Ecolodge

Brave sub-freezing temperatures for look at this modern inn inspired by Cree designs.

Steamboat Springs

Skiing Steamboat Springs: Olympic Training Grounds

Ski the “champagne powder” at this famous Colorado resort. You may even get lessons from Olympic legends.

Bettles, Alaska

Gates of the Arctic: Adventures in Northern Alaska

Get set for stunning views of the aurora borealis.

Yellowstone in Winter

Wyoming Hot Spot: Yellowstone in Winter

Yellowstone in winter means fire and ice.