Just because it’s cold outside does not mean you have to hunker down inside. To the contrary, the wintertime is a totally acceptable time of the year to enjoy cold-weather adventures. You just have to know where to go. And be prepared with the right gear
That’s the goal of this article – to share with you some of the best skiing, snowboarding, and winter camping spots we know about. Then, at the end, we’ll share a list of some of our cold-weather must-have items for adventuring outside.
Let’s get into it!
Skiing and Snowboarding
When we think about the best skiing and snowboarding, we’re immediately drawn to two of the world’s biggest, most beautiful mountain ranges: the European Alps and the Rocky Mountains.
The European Alps
The Alps are Europe’s highest and most impressive mountain range. The Alps soar across the skyline, intersecting eight different European countries–Monaco, France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. Within those different countries, you can find some of Europe’s highest-quality and most exciting skiing and snowboarding terrain.
To get your skis pointed in the right direction, let’s look at three ski resorts from the Alps, focusing on France, Switzerland, and Italy.