DESTINATIONS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES | THE US 3 SKI UTAH’s SLOPES


It’s not only the east that satisfies on the ski front. For those looking to combine the majestic slopes of Utah with hiking among the other-worldly hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, Lee Rogers, product and commercial director at American Affair, recommends a 14-night self-drive combining Ski Park City with Bryce Canyon National Park. “Holidaymakers can spend 10 nights skiing and snowboarding in Park City and Deer Valley ski resorts, then head out on a ranger-led hiking tour of Bryce,” she says. SUV hire is included for an added dose of adventure,


along with a stay in Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. Book it: From £2,244 including flights, car hire and accommodation, departing in November. americanaffair.com


spot wildlife in yellowstone


From goats to grizzly bears, bison to bighorn sheep and coyotes to Canada lynx, Yellowstone is a haven for wildlife lovers – and autumn is an excellent time to see its diverse ecosystem in all its glory thanks to cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, with a backdrop of brightly coloured foliage to top it all off. Exodus Travels has a 12-day Wildlife Trails tour taking in the best of it, with an autumn departure on September 24, including a wolf-tracking experience in this geyser-covered, geothermal hotspot, plus visits to Grand Teton


and Glacier national parks. Book it: From £4,399 including accommodation, some breakfasts, tour leader and transport. Flights are extra. exodus.co.uk


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go snowshoeing in new england


When it comes to winter sports, the US doesn’t short-change its visitors – especially in New England, where big-hitters like Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire meet a network of smaller resorts tucked away in the snowy peaks. For adventurous types looking to get the best out of them, First Class Holidays has a 10-day New England Winter Wonderland self-drive offering the likes of fat-biking, snowshoeing, snowboarding and downhill and cross-country skiing. The trip is based in North Conway, in the White


Mountains, after kicking off with a cultural stay in Boston. Book it: From £1,319 including three nights’ room-only in Boston, five nights’ B&B in North Conway, car hire and flights. fcholidays.com


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