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Inspiration Theme:
Winter Adventures

Ideas for those who love a chilly adventure!

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Park City, Utah (USA)

Adventure: World-class skiing + snowboarding, snowshoeing, and bobsled rides at Utah Olympic Park

Stay: Washington School House Hotel – stylish, intimate, and near the slopes

Best Time to Go: January–March

Solo Vibe: Easy to navigate, upscale yet friendly, and plenty of cozy cafes to warm up between runs

Winter Wow: Try a moonlit snowshoe tour followed by fireside fondue

Whistler, British Columbia (Canada)

Adventure: Epic skiing, snowmobiling through the backcountry, and snowcat tours

Stay: Nita Lake Lodge – lakeside views and a stellar spa

Best Time to Go: December–February

Solo Vibe: Active and social — easy to meet people on group tours or at après-ski spots

Winter Wow: Book a dog sledding adventure through the Callaghan Valley

Chamonix, France

Adventure: Ski the legendary Alps, take the Aiguille du Midi cable car for glacier views, or try alpine hiking

Stay: Héliopic Hotel & Spa – stylish and walkable with wellness perks

Best Time to Go: Late January–March for good snow and fewer crowds

Solo Vibe: Classic European ski town charm with French pastry energy in the mornings and vin chaud at night

Winter Wow: Glide across Mer de Glace on a guided glacier trek

 

Lapland (Finland)

Adventure: Dog sledding, snowmobiling under the Northern Lights, cross-country skiing, and visiting Santa’s Village

Stay: Arctic TreeHouse Hotel in Rovaniemi or a glass igloo in Kakslauttanen

Best Time to Go: December–March

Solo Vibe: Magical, otherworldly, and great for deep solo reflection and light-hearted wonder

Winter Wow: Book a nighttime snowmobile safari to (hopefully) spot the aurora borealis

Jackson Hole, Wyoming (USA)

Adventure: Backcountry skiing, snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park, and winter wildlife safaris

Stay: Hotel Jackson – sleek, warm, and perfectly located

Best Time to Go: January–March

Solo Vibe: Rugged luxe — solo-friendly but with wild energy

Winter Wow: Take a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge

Niseko, Hokkaido (Japan)

Adventure: Legendary powder skiing and boarding, snowshoeing, and onsen (hot springs) soaking

Stay: Zaborin Ryokan – luxurious, peaceful, and includes meals

Best Time to Go: January–February (peak powder!)

Solo Vibe: Serene and exotic — mix of mountain adventure and cultural calm

Winter Wow: Go night skiing under the stars, then soak in your private onsen tub

Stowe, Vermont (USA)

Adventure: Downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating, and scenic gondola rides

Stay: The Lodge at Spruce Peak

Best Time to Go: December–February

Solo Vibe: Cozy New England charm with boutique shops, fireplaces, and maple everything

Winter Wow: Treat yourself to a post-ski maple sugar massage at the spa

Zermatt, Switzerland

Adventure: High-altitude skiing, glacier hiking, and tobogganing with Matterhorn views

Stay: CERVO Mountain Resort

Best Time to Go: Late January–early March

Solo Vibe: Sophisticated and scenic, perfect for solo luxury and introspective mountain moments

Winter Wow: Ride the Gornergrat Bahn (Europe’s highest open-air cog railway)

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