The Winter Adventure Guide

Just as you're thinking about hibernating forever, New England is at its outdoorsy best. We'll help you explore the most beautifully bracing months of the year, whether you're skating, dogsledding, or coaxing syrup from maples. Ditch the Snuggie and get out there!

By Matthew Reed Baker, Rachel Baker, Abby Bielagus, Stephen Jermanok, Tanya Pai, and Paige Williams


Photograph by Corey Hendirkson

Photograph by Corey Hendirkson

Snowshoe for Your Supper

Plus, three great winter walks.

5 Fun Things to Do on Ice

Including kite, coast, sweep, and more.

Beachcomb for Treasure

Plus, shoot the chute in Maine, and drive your own sleigh in Connecticut.

Have a Five-Dog Night

And four quick urban adventures

5 Reasons to Love the Appalachian Mountain Club

Historic bragging rights, of course.

Go Skijoring!

And snowmobile Moosehead Lake.

Weather-Watch on Mount Washington

And snowboard among champs.