Anchorage: The Ultimate Winter City
Freezing temperatures may keep some inside, but there are plenty of ways to keep warm in this Alaskan town.
Winter Sports
Chilling Out with 10,000 Snowmen in Japan
At the Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan, snowmen and ice sculpting take on new meaning.
The Iceman Cometh: Quebec City’s Winter Carnival
At the colorful Carnaval de Québec, winter activities take center stage, from dogsled races to snow sculptures.
Gates of the Arctic: Adventures in Northern Alaska
Get set for stunning views of the aurora borealis.
Ottawa Winter: Skating on the Rideau Canal
Rent some skates, bundle up the kids and hit the ice on the world’s largest skating rink.
Native Secrets: Inside Scoop on Skiing in Colorado
A local’s insider view to afforadable skiing in Colorado.
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.
Magical Christmas Markets of Germany
Germany’s Christmas markets draw visitors from around the world. Here are four you won’t want to miss.
Helicopter Hiking: British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains
The heli-ride is just the beginning of an adventure to Bald Mountain in the Canadian Rockies.
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.
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.
