Skiing without the guilt

[View this email in your browser]( Hey all, We’ve been thankful for a great snow year in much of North America and the Alps. But we know that’s not always the case and that ski trips can leave a sizable carbon footprint. Assistant outdoor editor Tim Wenger helps us out with some useful tips on how to [ski more environmentally](. But climate change is still present, and it’s one reason that avalanches are becoming a risk even in-bounds at resorts. Tim tells us [what we need to know]( to stay safe. At least it’s not all doom and gloom out there, as we outline in our latest “[The Climate Win]( In other news, winter might be the most magical time to [kayak the Swedish archipelago](. The Argentine Puna, on the other hand, is mesmerizing in any season -- just remember that daytime temperature differentials are extreme in this [eerily remote, high-altitude desert](. If you’re planning ahead to hit up the Greek Isles this summer, be sure to include some hiking, such as these [beautiful walks in Santorini](. Noelle Alejandra Salmi, outdoor editor SUSTAINABILITY [Actionable ways you can reduce your ski trip’s carbon footprint]( FOR SKIERS AND snowboarders, a good day on the slopes is something to appreciate and look forward to. But visiting ski areas has an environmental impact, and it’s often up to the skier to ensure theirs is as minimal as possible. Follow these tips to keep your footprint small without sacrificing those epic turns. [SKI WITHOUT GUILT]( LATEST ARTICLES --------------------------------------------------------------- SKIING [Avalanche risks are growing for inbound skiers. Here’s how to stay safe.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- PARKS + WILDERNESS [Stunning stops along the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [The Climate Win: addressing biodiversity and keeping fuel standards high]( --------------------------------------------------------------- PADDLING [A winter kayaking trip to Sweden reveals a remote and quiet shoreline]( --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIP PLANNING [Argentina’s remote Puna desert is like Mars on Earth]( --------------------------------------------------------------- BEACHES + ISLANDS [See Santorini’s rugged, quiet side on these stunning hikes]( MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING [The ultimate guide to Denver nature and parks]( The Mile High City is among the fittest in the country, and it takes little more than a stroll through Wash Park or a jaunt up the trails of Golden to see why — Denver gets outside like nobody’s business. The Rocky Mountains flank the city to the west, beckoning to their trails and ski slopes. The nine-to-fivers head en masse up I-70 into the mountains on Friday evening, swarming back on Sunday afternoons and clogging traffic in the process. Fortunately for your visit, there are plenty of ways to get outside within city limits. For every craft beer in Denver, there’s a bike lane; and, for every margarita, a moment in the sun. Here’s how to get out and take advantage of the 300 days of sunshine Denver gets each year. [DISCOVER DENVER NATURE AND PARKS]( ADVENTURE [Shinrin Yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing]( [Stuck swiping Insta every day? The practice of "forest bathing" can change your life. Unplug with Mike and Kati on an ancient Japanese trail, learning the creative and health benefits on Shinrin Yoku.]( [WATCH THE FILM]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2020 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us!