Make plans to ski this season in one of these amazing national parks

And details on applying to win an outdoor adventure weekend ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [View this email in your browser]( Hey all, There's no need to stash your "America the Beautiful" parks pass away in a drawer just because hiking season is over. These five national parks have some of the best backcountry ski lines in the country within their borders — and you don't have to be an expert to enjoy them, either. Sure, some of the lines in Crater Lake National Park may take all day, but some of Rocky Mountain's best lines are on terrain that actually used to be a ski resort. Not a backcountry skier? Don't forget that America's parks offer great [snowshoeing]( [winter stargazing]( and [winter hiking]( too. Enjoy your weekend, Suzie Dundas Outdoor editor [SKI THE NATIONAL PARKS]( OUTDOORS Uncover the latest places to get your sweat on You could win an adventure weekend from REI and Tin Cup Whiskey The "Give it a Shot" program aims to get new athletes from around the country immersed in the great outdoors [ READ MOREÂ]( This winter, hit the slopes with 30 percent off your snowboard and ski rental No matter what age, ability level, or terrain choices you can get packages that include everything you’ll need and will handle delivery, any equipment support, and pickup services. [ READ MOREÂ]( 8 vital snowboarding tips for beginners The goal here is having fun not just for a season or two, but as a progression over a lifetime. [ READ MOREÂ]( Snowshoeing is easier, more available, and more fun than you thought Own the snow! [ READ MOREÂ]( The 10 best parks in the US for spectacular winter stargazing This winter, escape light pollution. [ READ MOREÂ]( These US hikes are actually better in cold weather Don’t let a bit of snow stop you. [ READ MOREÂ]( As of November, fully vaccinated US travelers can fly to Argentina; considering it’s spring in the southern hemisphere, it’s a beautiful time to go. As the days lengthen, Buenos Aires bursts into color, in particular the purple of its stunning jacaranda trees. You may have seen the violet blooms of jacarandas in South Africa or Australia, but these graceful trees are actually native to Argentina. You’ll find them lining major streets in Buenos Aires and in the city’s parks. And there are plenty of parks to choose from, including an 865-acre ecological reserve. [ READ MOREÂ](  FOLLOW US TO FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE     Copyright © 2021 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States[Unsubscribe from our newsletter here](. We'll be here when you need us! Â