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From the Big Screen to the Slopes: Your Cinematic Winter Getaway in Colorado

The scenic state has inspired cinema for decades, and offers bright ideas for your next wintry visit.
Ketchum, Idaho

Galena Lodge

A community gathering space that inspires outdoor adventure.
Barèges, France

Ayré Barèges Funicular

The remains of an abandoned funicular railway that once ferried skiers and hikers to great heights in the Pyrenees.
Enjoy stunning winter vistas on horseback at Saddleback Ranch
forests

Not Your Average Snow Day: 8 Wild Ways to Experience Winter Fun in Colorado

Turn up the thrill with these unconventional winter adventures.
Live out your western winter dreams on a horseride through the snow
railroads

Western Winter: Your Guide to Colorado’s Cowboy Culture

Travel back to a time when flurries fell upon the open range and cowboys roamed the snowy hills.
Morgedal, Norway

Norsk Skieventyr

This small museum celebrates the father of modern skiing, as well as Norway's other notable contributions to skiing.
You don't have to be an ultra-athlete to recreate this gold rush history.
gold rush

Follow the Footsteps of an Incredible Mailman From the Gold Rush Era

Hikers recreate Snowshoe Thompson's 100-mile route through the mountains by walking, running, and even skiing.
Erika Mailman April 11, 2024
Borovets, Bulgaria

Abandoned Ski Jump

A crumbling monument to a now locally-extinct sport in Bulgaria's oldest ski resort.
The challenge began before any route existed.
maps

In Estonia, It’s Possible to Ski Across 20 Mountains in One Day

What started as a scientific expedition has turned into a wild tradition.
Tom Peeters January 2, 2024
Costumes and cheap beer are staples of most weird sports, says photographer Sol Neelman, but no one takes dressing up quite as seriously as one of his all-time favorite sports events: Kaiju Live Monster Wrestling (formally known as the Kaiju Big Battel) in Queens, New York. “Kaiju monster wrestling has always been my favorite,” says Neelman. “Mainly because I don't know what's happening. There are a lot of people that follow the storylines and follow the characters. It's kind of like a mix of pro wrestling, Godzilla, and daytime soap opera.”
monsters

Monster Wrestling And Other Weird, Wonderful Sports from Around the World

From traditional Japanese log riding to charitable llama races in Colorado, this photographer has seen it all.
Roxanne Hoorn September 26, 2023
Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

Ting1

Contrasting the old concrete courthouse beneath, a modern and colorful residential marvel has emerged, stirring both acclaim and controversy.
Copper Peak Ski Jump
Ironwood, Michigan

Copper Peak Ski Jump

The largest ski jump in the Western Hemisphere hasn't hosted skiers in decades.
Mount Buffalo Chalet
Mount Buffalo, Australia

Mount Buffalo Chalet

A symbol of the early days of skiing in Australia
List

Ski or Hike Your Way to These 6 Adventurous Treats

Dry martinis are best served in the middle of a snowy forest.
Diana Hubbell August 9, 2022
Fakkelmannen
Oyer, Norway

'Fakkelmannen' ('The Torchbearer')

This mountainside mural of a person carrying a torch was created for the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Sheffield Ski Village
Sheffield, England

Ruins Of Sheffield Ski Village

Once a training ground for Olympic athletes, this artificial ski slope has fallen into ruin after a fire in 2012.
abandoned

Podcast: Abandoned Chacaltaya Ski Resort

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team December 1, 2021
Oslo, Norway

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.