CROSS COUNTRY COLORADO ADVENTURE


Fancy cross country skiing through the million acre National Routt Forest in Colorado? Skiing wise there is no better way to explore the Rocky Mountains than with Vista Verde’s talented guides who can take you off piste and show you trails that no one else can. Called ‘Backcountry Touring’, this experience offers the perfect balance between invigorating exercise and relaxing tranquillity.


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Open from beginners up - skis are a mid-range width and weight, falling in between light cross country classic skis and heavy telemark or AT skis. Likewise, the boots are a mid-weight boot, much like a hiking boot, that give you more support than


a classic cross country ski boot, but less than a heavy plastic telemark boot. This equipment allows you to ski on everything from a frozen lake to a wide open meadow, through the aspens or pine groves or to the bottom of a ravine with dramatic rock outcroppings.


The views and vistas and the sounds of silence are fabulous. The private chalets offer perfect post Covid distance from the other guests and everyone has a hot tub – ideal for looking out over the mountains with a glass of fizz in your hand!


For more information visit www.vistaverde.com


J A PANE S E CULTUR E IMMERSE YOURSELF


The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan and only the fifth worldwide, the 50-room Higashiyama Niseko Village is at the base of Mount Niseko Annupuri: with world-class access to the destination’s mountains. The stunning ski-in/ski-out property, which only opened in December 2020, boasts panoramic views of Mount Yotei and interweaves the highest level of personalised service with the charm of Japan’s local history, culture and cuisine. The mineral-rich waters of Niseko's natural hot springs are the perfect wellness experience, rooted in ancient healing practices. Guests can then head to the Spa Chasi, blending Japanese tradition with French techniques, throughout three treatment rooms and private indoor and outdoor onsens. There is direct access to 2,191 acres of skiable on-and-off piste terrain plus authentic year-round experiences from Starlight Sushi on the Slopes to personalised wellness. For more information visit www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/japan/higashiyama


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