The ski resorts to hit up this winter

View this email in your browser Hey all,    Ski resorts are opening next week, and there's a buzzy ski area that everyone's talking about. Our guide to the best places to ski this winter tells you more about it, plus where to find unbeatable backcountry terrain and some of the best après in North America. There's a different kind of alpine excitement in Ecuador, where the Andean highlands house rare plants and animals that most travelers never see. These are three of the country's natural reserves that you need to visit. Alternatively, if you're planning on hitting up the Camino de Santiago this spring, you should do it on a bike. Closer to home, here's why we think that free WiFi has no place in public campgrounds. Let's keep campsites serene and respect nature. Another way to respect the outdoors is through the Swedish fitness craze of plogging. We tell you how it started and why it's a great thing. Enjoy the weekend and get outside! Noelle Alejandra Salmi, outdoor editor SKIING The absolute best places to ski in North America this winter Ski resorts from Vermont to California to British Columbia are slated to open for the season at the end of November, which means it's time to start making those winter skiing and snowboarding travel plans. While there are plenty of trendy ski destinations that get a temporary buzz, they don't always last to the next season, and even some of the mainstays aren't all they're cracked up to be. To guarantee the most epic ski vacation this year, travel to the ski areas in the United States and Canada that actually live up to the hype — from tried-and-true favorites like Colorado's Aspen to emerging spots that are the talk of the ski world, like Kicking Horse in Eastern BC.   DISCOVER THE BEST SKI RESORTS LATEST ARTICLES PARKS + WILDERNESS Ecuador's highlands are full of rare plants and animals you need to see CYCLING How to tackle the Camino de Santiago by bike CAMPING Free Wi-Fi at national parks campgrounds is a bad idea NEWS Plogging is the Swedish fitness craze that's good for both you and the planet MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING  The Ultimate Guide to Vancouver Nature and Parks One of the best things about Vancouver is the confluence of cityscape and landscape. You never feel overwhelmed by the big city and you never have to stray far from cocktails, craft beer, and good food. You could come to Vancouver for no other reason but to immerse yourself in nature and peaceful parks, including a surprisingly great set of urban beaches. Vancouver prides itself on its green spaces, and all of Vancouver's main parks and recreational areas are accessible on public transportation. EXPLORE VANCOUVER'S NATURE AND PARKS ADVENTURE Operation Skate Tijuana When GRLSWIRL, a female skate community, brings 100 skateboards to migrant refugee children in Tijuana, the harsh reality pauses for a little while and kids get to be kids again. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!