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Things to do in the winter

• Holiday gift ideas
  It gets dark early in the winter. So give an outdoorsy friend something to light up his or her life.  

• Winter outdoor footwear - something new
  I hate giving up my favorite trail shoes when winter arrives. This year I'm testing a two-part boot from Kahtoola  

• Snow Days
  Head for the hills and play on fresh powder. Here's some toys you might want to use.  

• A quest for fun
  Nordic Quests offer adventure in small doses. They're ideal for families and anyone who enjoys exercise, scenery, learning and rewards.  

• An even playing field
  Ski for Light brings Nordic skiing to the physically challenged  

• Winter goes to the dogs
  In Maine and Vermont, dogsledding devotees expose their sport to the paying public.  

• No snow? So take a walk!
  Parks that are hopping with people in the summer offer a tranquil escape on a mild winter's day.  

• Nordic Skates - Who Needs Snow?
  Hans Brinker 2007: Put On Your Silver Skates and Go The Distance!  

• Cross-country skiing in New Hampshire's White Mountains
  Cross country skiing is one of the world's great winter sports. And this corner of New Hampshire is X-C central.  

• Cabin-to-cabin skiing in Maine's Moosehead Region
  This ski on the wild side can be done in comfort thanks to a chain of rustic camps run by the Appalachian Mountain Club.  

• Full speed ahead
  Snowshoeing and Nordic skiing can be delightful, even at minus 37 degrees. The key is dressing for the weather.  

• Get Ready for Snow!
  Another snow season is almost upon us. Here's how to get ready - and where to get in some early skiing or riding.  

• What to look for this year at your favorite hill
  Snow sports playgrounds are constantly improving themselves to to attract your business. Here's an area-by-area breakdown of enhancements.  

• A tale of two mountains: Natural vs. manmade snow
  Jay Peak is a natural snow haven. At Sunday River, mega-snowmaking awaits. So, which resort offers better skiing and riding?  

• Skiing & Boarding: Early season (nearly) sure things
  The East is the only place in the world that can offer truly great skiing and riding entirely on manmade snow.  

• Looking Forward To An Active Winter
  There's so much to do in winter it just boggles the mind. Here are some of Tim's favorites.  

• Coping with the deep cold
  You can have a great time skiing or riding in the extreme cold. Here's how to put windchill behind you.  

• Sunday River: Old Reliable
  No matter what the weather where you live, this Maine resort tends to come through with nice snow on lots of trails.  

• Coping with less-than-ideal snow
  Tips for getting the best out of a ski trip when the weather isn't at its most cooperative.  

• New skis for 2008
  Skis with computer chips and switches to control flex are among the offerings for next ski season. Grab a chance this season to try them out -- and while you're at it, grab some powder.  

• Sliding, gliding and soaring
  Whether you like to fly or prefer to keep both feet firmly planted on the ground, make the most of a snowy winter.  

• Ski like a girl
  Ladies, if you're skiing on unisex or scaled down men's equipment, you owe it to yourself to try the new generation of women's boots and skis.  

• Take a lesson. Learning is part of the fun.
  I’m a big fan of taking lessons to learn new sports - and to improve at sports I’m already doing  

• Whitetail: The Mason-Dixon Fall Line
  On any winter weekend, you could probably run the federal government from the slopes of this Pennsylvania ski resort, just a short drive from the D.C. suburbs.  

• Bretton Woods and The Mt. Washington Hotel
  Even during a rainy, snow-free stretch of a recent winter, New Hampshire's Bretton Woods shines  

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