It’s winter ... and there’s lots to do outside! Your cold-weather guide!

Here in the Rocky Mountain West winter has descended. Cold, dark days make it that much harder to get outside. We thought some stunningly gorgeous photos of people getting after it on snow and ice, plus a list of cold-weather activity ideas, might help inspire you to put on an extra layer and head to the hills.

Down Hill Skiing & Riding 

 Photo by Johannes Waibel

Backcountry Skiing

  Photo by Lukas Budimaier

Cross-Country Skiing & Touring 

 Photo by Johannes Andersson

Pond Hockey

 Photo by Braden Barwich

Ice Climbing

 Photo by Greg Rakozy

Hot Springs

 Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan

Dog Sledding

 Photo by Jack Ross

Snowshoeing

 Photo by Char Beck

Winter Running

 Photo by Finn Gross Maurer