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Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you need to hibernate until spring. Winter brings great outdoor opportunities all its own — from skiing and snowboarding to ice climbing and dogsledding. And with a little creativity, the same activities you enjoy for three seasons can be just as fun during the fourth (ever try ice biking?). Check below for our top picks, or browse by destination or activity. So what are you waiting for? Bundle up, buttercup, and make the most of your winter wonderland.


* GORP's Winter 2001-2002 Guide
We've scoured the site to present you with a round-up of what's hot this season.

* Winter Wandering
If you live in the snow belt, and you want to keep right on hiking, biking, fishing, and paddling throughout the winter months, look to the west and the south.

* Top Ten Winter Parks
GORP's picks for fun in the snow at national parks.

* Top Ten Winter Family Getaways
Our top picks for the cold-air family.


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bullet Alpine Adventures - Hit the slopes with our skiing and lodging packages.
bullet Cross-Country Skiing Trips - Revel in the quiet of the winter backcountry.
bullet Snowshoeing Treks - Blaze your own trail, from the Rockies to the Green Mountains.
bullet Dogsledding Odysseys - Drive your team through the forest and across the frozen wilderness.

* Cold-Weather Survival Guide
GORP's essentials for taking advantage of the crowd-free outdoor playground in total comfort.

* Top Ten Snowboarding Spots in the U.S.
Solid information on ten of America's best snowboarding destinations.

* Top 10 European Ski Resorts
It takes a heck of a resort to shine where 5,000-foot verticals and 100-plus lifts are commonplace, but these 10 European ski centers are standouts in any league.

* Top 10 Nordic Centers
GORP picks ten North American cross-country ski centers worth building a vacation around.

* Top European Snowboarding Spots
Solid information on seven of the best snowboarding destinations in Europe.

* Hot vs. Cold
Whether you'd rather embrace winter's chill or head south until spring hits, take your pick of great wintertime adventures.

* The Best of Both Worlds
Five hot spots for skiing in shorts.

* Escaping Winter's Chill
GORP's five snow-free national park picks.

* Igloo Mania
Build one of these snug, playful quarters in a few hours, then sleep deep even in the most howl-acious winter's night.

* Valentine's Day Escapes
Find romance in the great outdoors with help from acclaimed humorist Doug Lansky.


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