COZY COTTAGES & REMOTE RETREATS

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TRAVEL & ESCAPES

From new terrain to carve and climb to fresh options for fireside sojourns, 6 foolproof—and safe—ways to warm up this winter.

By MATT BEAN and HUGH GARVEY

A rustic but well-appointed riverside cabin at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana.

MONTANA

The Ranch at Rock Creek

A sprawling Westworld for well-heeled cowboy wannabes, this rustic showstopper features top-flight fishing and shooting programs and a honkytonk complete with saddles for barstools and a two-lane bowling alley. Pricey, but one-of-a-kind. theranchatrockcreek.com

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JINGLE BONES

A festive antler installation in front of the main lodge at the Ranch at Rock Creek.

MONTANA

R E TREATS, INNS, RESOR T SValue SLOPES AND SNOW Pick Armory Hotel

This 12-room hotel dates back to 1889, an era it tries hard to preserve thanks to barnwood floors and its sturdy limestone exterior. If the on-piste aprés scene is too rowdy for you, the pool here is guests only. washingtonschoolhouse.com One of our favorite towns in the West, Bozeman is the portal to loads of outdoor recreation in Montana. The Bridger Bowl ski area, Chico and Mammoth Hot Springs, and Yellowstone National Park are all within day-trip distance. And back at the hotel, you’ll find Kimptonstyle interiors wrapped in a historic armory shell.

UTAH

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Washington School House

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Sun Valley’s “Sunrise” Area

Spreading out on the slopes is more important during the pandemic, which makes the 380-acre “Sunrise” parcel at Sun Valley clutch this winter. Fed by a four-wide quad lift (again, avoid the gondola if you can), it offers runs that promise to be both steep and deep this winter. Bonus: The historic chaletstyle Sun Valley Lodge is fresh off a complete interior remodel last year, which makes it a great crash pad for après drinks with your ski-bubble buddies. sunvalley.com

CALIFORNIA

R E TREATS, INNS, RESOR T SCabin SLOPES AND SNOW Chic Wilder Hope Valley

A riff on the classic mountain resort, this collection of rustic cabins and modernized vintage trailers offers a welcoming Lake Tahoe home base. Snowshoeing on property, nearby hot springs, and other winter pursuits help round out the package of this affordable property, nearing 100 years of operation. wylderhotels.com

COLORADO

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The Wyman Hotel

Situated in a hidden gem of a town, Silverton, Colorado, the Wyman punches above its weight. The real draw: adventure in the nearby Wiemenuche Wilderness. Design-wise, you’ll find the 1902 digs updated in neo-Scandi form with rustic touches. thewyman.com