Warm up to the wonders of winter adventure. Here are five ideas to consider:

1. Yellowstone National Park: Discover the magic of our first national park, cloaked in its winter finery. New snowfall serves as the perfect backdrop for a nordic adventure to a steaming backcountry geyser, a snowshoe trek around Old Faithful or wildlife viewing in the Lamar Valley.

Contact: yellowstonenationalparklodges.com

2. Olympic Sports Complex, Lake Placid, New York: For a high-octane thrill, climb into a bobsled piloted by a professional driver and brakeman and then prepare for the G-force. As the sled rumbles down the icy track, you’ll high-bank around turns and rocket toward the finish line. Riders must be 48 inches tall.

Contact: whiteface.com/activities/bobsled-experience

3. Ouray, Colorado: This Southwestern mountain town, known for its picturesque jagged peaks, is home to a top-notch ice-climbing park boasting 200 ice and mixed climbs with options for beginners and experts with an ice ax. Later, warm up in the hot springs. Equipment rental and guide services are available. Admission is free.

Contact: ourayicepark.com

4. Huts & Trails, Kingfield, Maine: Explore more than 80 miles of trails on cross-country skis or on snowshoes in the backcountry of western Maine. Enjoy your off-the-grid adventure by day and relax in a comfortable hut overnight, where a warm bed and meals await.

Contact: mainehuts.org

5. Skijoring, Red Lodge, Montana: Marvel as teams of horses, riders and skiers maneuver through snowy tracks, slalom gates and jumps at speeds up to 25 mph. Catch the long jump competition, where a rider on a horse pulls a skier over a jump. Children 12 and younger compete in the pee-wee division.

Contact: redlodgeskijoring.com