January 1 Ski French Canada Parc de la Gaspésie, Quebec Humpbacked northern-Appalachian peaks with steep glade skiing. A dozen rustic huts from 4 to 10 miles apart (that cost just $24CDN per bed per night). North America’s southernmost caribou herd. Some 250 inches of snow each winter—powder that dumps more, and earlier, than it does in the eastern U.S. The best part? You can arrange to have someone from the park service, Sepaq, haul in extra supplies (more Maker’s, anyone?). Watch 2008’s first sunrise from the most easterly shelter in the park, La Grive (it sleeps 8), then hut-hop your way back home. sepaq.com 9-13 Ouray Ice Festival Ouray, CO ourayicefestival.com 18-21 Escape the Cold Big Bend National Park The Marufo Vega is a classic, creosote-covered 14-mile route—but temps are often cruel (think 110°F). Around MLK Day, they average a comfy 61°F. From the trailhead near Boquillas Canyon Overlook, hike past the Dead Horse Mountains; camp on the Rio Grande. Next day, loop back along the river. nps.gov/bibe 18-20, 25-27 Get Avy Savvy Silverton, CO If you ski out of bounds, you better know snow safety, and that means going to class. Pronto. Silverton Avalanche School is the oldest in… Read full this story
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