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Looking for a place to ski in Minnesota? Here's a quick guide to resorts and ski areas near Minneapolis and throughout the state.

Vail is an exclusive year-round getaway, famous for downhill skiing. After a day on the slopes, treat your taste buds to exquisite cuisine at Vail's finest restaurants.

Skiing Western Canada is a delight for all skill levels and ages. From cross-country to downhill you'll find whatever suits your needs in Western Canada.

Thanksgiving weekend saw the start of the 2007-08 ski season with ski areas opening in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and California. Several ski resorts also got fresh snow.

The area north of Lake Tahoe around Donner Pass has been a skier's paradise for decades. Its smaller ski resorts make it ideal for families.

The brisk winter months keep us bundled inside, but the winter wonderland outside offers numerous opportunities to exercise and stay fit. Here are the top 5

Cross-country or Nordic skiing at Toronto and Barrie area resorts is a more affordable sport than downhill skiing, as well as providing vigorous outdoor exercise.

The activities borne of Iceland's climate and varied landscape makes the island a magnet for adventure travellers.

Downhill skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, world class ski jumping,horseback riding, and snowmobiling are some of the things to do and see in Lahti, Finland in winter.

A review of Quebec's Le Massif Ski Resort featuring the annual Great Horned Owl Event where local delicacies are served slope side.

Surrounded by miles of wilderness, The Balsams is a mountain hideaway that welcomes families, honeymoon couples and those who love golf, skiing, fishing or the outdoors.

Arlington is classic small-town America, as portrayed by the artist Norman Rockwell on the covers of the Saturday Evening Post.

How to dress for first time cross-country skiers. Nordic skiing is fun and doesn't cost a lot.

Ski-touring boots, bindings and skis differ from downhill ski equipment. This article highlights important things a novice should know before renting or buying.

Discover winter fun in Montana, where festivals celebrate winter with sporting events such as snowmobiling, snow sculpture contests, sled dog races and ski-joring trials.

Making an Olympic team takes incredible dedication and commitment. Trying to achieve that goal whilst overcoming significant health problems takes that and so much more.

Tour the facilities, feel the sensations and visit the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Eccles Olympic Museum. Relive the Olympic experience in Park City, winter and summer.

The Lake Tahoe area is beautiful any time of year. When winter snows frost mountains and trees the results are beyond beautiful, and Nordic skiers can experience it all.

Seattle might be a bit damp, but this verdant Pacific Northwest port city offers the best of urban and rural within just a few hours travel.

The Birches Resort in northern Maine, presents vacationers with a full menu of wintersport options from Nordic and downhill skiing to snowmobiling and ice fishing.

The Park City, Utah area offers miles of groomed trails and skating lanes along with providing cross-country ski rentals, lessons, and guided tours.

Winter recreation in Oregon is fun and affordable at one of Oregon's Sno Parks, located near Mt. Hood, in the Cascade Mountains, Crater Lake and other mountain locations.

Winter Park, near Denver, is a mecca for skiers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Pet friendly hotels allow you to bring your dog or cat along when traveling.

Newfoundland photo books offer vivid, raw travel images that can help in planning an itinerary for a Newfoundland vacation.

For winter visitors looking for something new, mountain villages near Grenoble organize hikes and even outdoor baths, allowing visitors to rediscover the Alps.

The annual Lake Geneva Winterfest and U.S. Snow Sculpting Competiton will offer winter fun on February 4 - 8, 2009. Join the fun in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Since 1976, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center recreation programs have shown the disabled that they have the inner strength to change their lives.

A new reality series shows the life and work of State Troopers in Alaska.

When the holidays are over, the winter days and nights may start to feel endless and unforgiving. Here are some ideas for dealing with winter "blahs."

Skiers 50+ who love snowy hills and carved turns find camps at Colorado's Breckenridge, Utah's Park City, Idaho's Sun Valley and Vermont's Jay Peak, among other resorts.

Hastings, one of most charming towns on the Mississippi, offers natural beauty, charming shops in Victorian buildings and recreational choices from hiking to waterskiing.

Not every dangerous sport is considered to be extreme. Here are five commonly debated activities and the argument for and against them being "extreme."

Hotel Colorado, in the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs, is a historic destination with fine amenities, legendary thermal spa treatments and ghosts of the past.

Wisconsin Dells isn't the only place with great waterparks! The craze is popular in Minnesota too, and here's where you can find some of the best parks.

Of the common sports injuries, knee ligament injuries are some of the most serious. But with help from a sports injury specialist, one can often make a full recovery.

Artisans in the Dolomite Mountains Hand Carve Crèches, Crucifixes, Angels, Fairy Tale Figures, Jewelry and Traditional European Images in the Val Gardena Ski Resort Area

Looking for some winter fun? Bundle up and check out these great indoor and outdoor activities in Minnesota.

Explore the ski areas of Oregon from Mt. Hood Meadows to Willamette Pass or Hoodoo Ski Area. Discover skiing and snow adventures during this winter holiday season.

Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest was created in response to the catastrophic Great Flood of November 1927 that proved the urgent need for watershed protection.

The Colorado Rockies offer a travel adventure with exhilarating mountain scenery. Durango hotels allow pet lovers to bring their furry companions on vacation.

Looking to take a ski trip but not sure where to go? Here are details on several of the best ski resorts in the United States.

Exercise should continue during pregnancy but there are some guidelines women should follow including new recommendations from ACOG. What do you need to know?

Hypothermia, called the "killer of the unprepared," is better prevented than treated. Cold weather gear, staying warm and recognizing early symptoms are the best defense.

Who says January in Minnesota can't be a blast? Check out one of the Twin Cities' oldest traditions, the Winter Carnival in St. Paul, MN.

Top sights to see in Liechtenstein in Europe include the capital Vaduz with its castle, old town, and museums, as well as beautiful nature including the Rhine and Alps.

Riders and sliders at this Green Mountain resort have a choice of discount deals and Okemo's fresh natural snow, top snow making and grooming make conditions perfect.

Step into the world of shoes at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for a unique perspective on footwear past and present from around the world.

Outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes can find something interesting to do at this 7,000 acre park less than ten miles from downtown.

Find British Columbia Hotels in Vancouver, Whistler, Richmond and the suburbs when they host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Canada Post issued five commemoratives featuring "Sports of the 2010 Winter Games" highlighting curling, snowboard, freestyle skiing, bobsleigh, and ice sledge hockey.