What's your favorite winter getaway? It it a fresh snowfall in Aspen that would lure you away to colder weather? A crackling fireplace at a Lake Louise lodge? Or maybe it's the chance to see Paris or New York without the throngs of tourists. Tell us about your favorite wintry vacations.
COLORADO
Skiing with the champs at Steamboat SpringsWith the 2010 Winter Olympic Games on everyone's mind, my visit here snowballed into an opportunity to ski with the very first American to bring home an Olympic medal in alpine skiing. READ STORY
If it's not daunting, it's not freeskiingThis is freeskiing, equal parts big thrills and creative style. And this is Utah, for those who want to stretch what’s possible on two planks and snow. READ STORY
Resorts with elbow roomIf you’re thinking of giving freeskiing a try or just looking for something different this year, try these three gems off the beaten path. READ STORY
ONTARIO
Touring ice wine countryThey’re out there now, chilling on the vines, long after the other grapes’ fall harvest. The Rieslings and Vidals of Ontario’s vineyards are destined for bottles of ice wine. READ STORY
Rent your skis or bring your own?Airlines have been imposing fees left and right for checked baggage and oversize items, so taking your skis on the plane will be more expensive. READ STORY
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Where the snow goes whooshWhen Billy Kidd gave up racing, the "champagne powder'' was one of the reasons that he hitched his star to Steamboat Ski Resort. READ STORY
TOP 10SKI TOWNS
The top North American ski towns, according to Ski Magazine.
1
Aspen: Colo.
2
Jackson Hole: Wyo.
3
Crested Butte: Colo.
4
Telluride: Colo.
5
Park City: Utah
6
Steamboat Springs: Colo.
7
Breckenridge: Colo.
8
Whistler: British Columbia
9
Lake Tahoe: Truckee, Calif.
10
Stowe: Vt.
TOP 10SKI RESORTS
Top North American ski resorts, according to Ski.com.
1
Snowmass: Colo.
2
Breckenridge: Colo.
3
Beaver Creek: Colo.
4
Aspen: Colo.
5
Vail: Colo.
6
Park City: Utah
7
Steamboat Springs: Colo.
8
Deer Valley: Utah
9
Telluride: Colo.
10
Whistler-Blackcomb: British Columbia
SNOW REPORTS
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