Skiing

Mountain town with temples, hot springs, and easy access to ski resorts. Nagano is Japan’s alpine hub.

North America’s biggest ski resort, with a village and summer biking. Whistler is mountains year-round.

Sharp peaks and alpine lakes on the border with Poland. The High Tatras are Slovakia’s outdoor playground.

Turquoise lakes and snow-capped peaks in the Canadian Rockies. Banff is postcard-perfect—hiking, skiing, and hot springs with some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet.

Mountain town in the Rockies with hot springs, lakes, and ski slopes.

Abisko Aurora Gateway, Sweden — high-latitude valley known for clear skies and frequent northern lights.

Skiing, duty-free, and Pyrenean valleys. Andorra is a microstate for slopes and shopping.

Pyrenean microstate of ski resorts and duty-free shopping.

Snow-capped peaks, green valleys, and crystal-clear lakes. Whether you're hiking in summer or skiing in winter, the Alps deliver drama and calm in equal measure.

A city in a valley ringed by peaks. Innsbruck mixes colourful old-town facades with cable cars that go straight up to the alpine skyline.

Car-free village under the Matterhorn. Zermatt is skiing, hiking, and chocolate-box alpine charm.

Lakes, chocolate, and the edge of Patagonia. Bariloche is alpine Argentina.

High alpine valley of blue lakes, larch forests, and tidy villages. The Engadine is Switzerland in widescreen.

Temple Square, mountains, and a clean grid. Salt Lake is outdoor base and Mormon heritage.

A volcano, a lake, and an adventure town. Pucón is hiking, skiing, and hot springs.

Adventure capital at the foot of the Remarkables. Queenstown is mountains, lakes, and adrenaline—bungee, skiing, or just soaking in the views with a glass of wine.

Blue water, ski resorts, and a state line down the middle. Tahoe is year-round outdoor play.

A box canyon town with world-class skiing and festivals. Telluride is small, pricey, and stunning.

Australia’s highest peaks and alpine meadows. The Snowies are hiking and skiing in one range.

A mountain town in the Rockies with hot springs, peaks in every direction, and a busy but stunning main street.

Denver & Front Range, USA — mile-high city with craft beer and quick access to Rockies trails and ski resorts.

Vermont mountain town of ski slopes, covered bridges, and fall foliage. Stowe is New England postcards.

A ski town with art, music, and serious wealth. Aspen is powder, festivals, and people-watching.

High meadows under Dolomite peaks. Alpe di Siusi is soft hills, rock walls, and mountain huts.