Skiing and sunning in undiscovered places

View this email in your browser Hey all,    Ski season has started up with plenty of snow from the Rocky Mountains to the Alps. We certainly support skiing in places like Aspen, which is an environmental leader in the industry – not to mention a pretty awesome place to ski and hang out.  But there are many more slopes out there, at resorts you've never heard of. This winter, stay in yurts and ski champagne powder in Central Asia, enjoy apres in the home of the Greek gods, or just add some cultural discovery to your ski vacation at these surprising ski areas. If you want to escape the snow altogether and head south of the equator, don't just hit up the usual sunny destinations like Rio de Janeiro. Find Brazil's "new Rio" or wander beaches so remote you'll be all alone in South America's undiscovered beaches. If you prefer to just go south of the border to see the monarch butterfly migration, that's an option too. We'll tell you what you need to know. Happy holiday, and ski, season! Noelle Alejandra Salmi, outdoor editor WINTER SPORTS The most unexpected, and awesome, places to ski around the world "Shymbulak is the biggest and most modern ski resort in Central Asia. It's located just 30 minutes outside of Almaty, Kazakhstan's biggest city. Here you can experience the glorious Tien Shan Mountains, as well as a surprisingly charming city in the same trip."   AMAZING PLACES TO SKI LATEST ARTICLES SUSTAINABILITY Aspen Snowmass raises the bar on ski resort sustainability. Who will follow? BEACHES + ISLANDS The 6 most exceptional beaches in South America tourists haven't discovered yet WILDLIFE Where to see thousands of migrating monarch butterflies in Mexico this winter MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING The ultimate guide to Mexico City nature and parks Mexico City has a lot of green areas to explore despite being as densely packed as a city can get. The parks and squares around the city always have that Sunday afternoon feel that invites locals and visitors alike to stop in their tracks and enjoy a moment of peace under the shade of a tree while listening to an organ grinder cranking his instrument. These are the best outdoor experiences you can have around Mexico City. DISCOVER MEXICO CITY NATURE AND PARKS ADVENTURE Shinrin Yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing Stuck swiping Insta every day? The practice of "forest bathing" can change your life. Unplug with Mike and Kati on an ancient Japanese trail, learning the creative and health benefits on Shinrin Yoku. 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!