Skiing

Sep 18, 2024 • 4 min read

Winter skiing, spring mountain biking, summer festivals, fall hikes: there’s something fabulous do in Vail every season of the year.

Sep 16, 2024 • 6 min read

Find the perfect ski experience for you with this guide to ski areas and resorts in Montana.

Sep 13, 2024 • 7 min read

This Swiss canton abounds with icons: soaring peaks, charming valleys, warm and gooey AOP Raclette de Valais cheese and slobbery St Bernard dogs.

Sep 6, 2024 • 7 min read

Gorgeous mountains, world-class museums and (yes) plenty of beer: Bavaria has it all. Here’s how to start exploring this southern Germany state.

Aug 1, 2024 • 6 min read

There’s much more to this charming mountain town than skiing and snowboarding. Here’s what you can enjoy in all seasons.

Jul 23, 2024 • 9 min read

There is no better way to experience your 20s than by seeing the world. Our writers share their favorite destinations to visit.

Jul 21, 2024 • 5 min read

Banff and Lake Louise are well known for their world-class ski resorts, but here are eight more reasons to visit these picturesque settlements in winter.

Jul 20, 2024 • 6 min read

With so much wilderness right on the doorstep, there's always something to do in Montana at any time of year. Here are the best times to come.

Jul 15, 2024 • 7 min read

No matter what your level of adventure might be, there’s an outdoor experience for you in Spain

Jul 10, 2024 • 7 min read

Around one third of Spain comes under protected status, and its national parks showcase the best of its natural bounty

May 3, 2024 • 5 min read

A trip to Slovenia could include snowshoeing, lake swims, spa days, sensational wine and so much more. Here’s our guide to the best times to visit.

Jan 9, 2024 • 4 min read

Get help from a local expert to plan an unforgettable trip to Armenia.

Dec 6, 2023 • 11 min read

The range of resorts in France is staggering. Read our lowdown on the best ski slopes for foodies, families or festival lovers before you book.

Nov 27, 2023 • 6 min read

Today, adaptive equipment allows people with various disabilities to find freedom while flying down mountainsides worldwide.

Nov 1, 2023 • 4 min read

Every year, Santa is the main attraction in Finnish Lapland. But there’s so much more to discover in this winter wonderland.

Jun 27, 2023 • 9 min read

A Parisian break with children needn’t be a pain. Here’s our guide to traveling in France with children, whatever their age.

Jan 24, 2023 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet senior content editor Laura Motta had a fantasy winter getaway in Vail, Colorado. No skiing required.

Jan 2, 2023 • 5 min read

Unlike other states, most of Utah’s ski resorts are located within an hour of the airport. Here’s what you need to know before booking your next trip.

Dec 8, 2022 • 5 min read

With some of the best ski resorts in the country, it’s time to discover why winter in California might just be the best time to visit.

Dec 6, 2022 • 4 min read

Sandie Kestell, Lonely Planet’s destination editor for Central and Eastern Europe, shares a few tips from her recent trip to Gurgl in the Austrian Alps.

Sep 6, 2022 • 7 min read

From dogsledding to surfing to ice-climbing, this list of outdoor experiences in Canada has something for every kind of adventurer.

Jun 10, 2022 • 6 min read

From skiing to mountain biking and relaxing with a cold brew at the end of a busy day, here are some of the best outdoor things to do in Bend, Oregon.