Low temperatures can be deadly after prolonged exposure. Frost bite (freezing of a part of the body) and hypothermia (lowering of the body temperature below 98.6F) are the most common medical problems people face at very low temperatures. Visitors to cold climates should take special care to avoid consuming alcohol and nicotine. Alcohol doesn't warm you up; it's a depressant and it actually lowers your metabolism and therefore your core body temperature, increasing the risk of hypothermia. Nicotine constricts the...

Meteorologists' Happy Places January can be a cold, gray month. The holidays are over. Spring feels like it's still months away. Conditions are so dreary, you'd rather be inside than adventure outdoors. Instead of wallowing in the bummer that is Winter, weather.com wants to take you to a happy place. That's why we asked The Weather Channel's meteorologists to tell us about their happiest places on earth. Over the next few pages, get an inside look at what makes these...

There are few things more certain to ruin a holiday or business trip than losing your bankroll. Here are six common-sense things you can do to avoid a money misfortune. Carry only as much money as you need for the day. Leave the rest in a hotel safe or another secure place.If you need to carry large amounts of money, ask your partner or a friend to carry some of it for you. The likelihood that misfortunes will strike both...

Breakfast (Heather Hansman) Crested Butte, which is pleasantly devoid of chain restaurants, has one of the best small town dining (and drinking) scenes. Here’s where to fuel up all day. Camp 4 CoffeeCamp 4 is a much loved CB institution for its espresso, baked goods, and breakfast burritos. There are three locations, but the spot on Fourth Street, with it’s license plate décor and tiny patio, is by far the most charming.http://www.camp4coffee.com/ IzzysIf you want something slightly more substantial, check...

Durango (Durango Mountain Resort) Long term ski town living takes more than just access to pow and a few cheap bars. Which is why we think we could settle down in Durango for a while. By most ski town standards, Durango, Colorado, doesn’t hold up to the dramatic proximity of, say, an Aspen or Telluride, where slopes stare you in the face just leaving the grocery store. But what makes this southwestern town (pop.16,000) so dreamy is what it’s not....

Coffee Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC, has few lifts, and it's not known for nightlife, lodging, shopping or even ease of access. What it is known for is a lot of dramatic, serious terrain. A few tips to maximize your trip. There's caffeine and inspiration at Jita's Cafe on 11th Avenue every morning. A mix of professional ski guides, ice climbers, ski bums, and other ski town characters come by for the best coffee, espresso drinks, baked treats...

1. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia You've picked 'em: the best resorts for nightlife. Here's where to drink, dance, and celebrate the ski season. Many good restaurants in Whistler offer a place to settle in for the evening. 2. Aspen Mountain, Colorado The bustling town of Aspen keeps things rowdy all night long. 3. Vail, Colorado Vail Village and Lionshead offer many apres spots: try Garfinkel's for cheap drinks and dancing. 4. Park City, Utah The nearby town of Park City...

Solaris, Vail's new development that almost didn't come to fruition, shines. It’s Thursday night in February and, despite the lack of snow outside, Bol, an upscale bar, restaurant, and bowling alley located in Vail Village, is packed. Patrons lounge in comfy leather chairs, watch sports on up to 15 different televisions, and roll down 12-pin alleys fit for the White House. But mostly they eat. They chow on everything from gourmet pizza with speck and figs to grilled calamari to...

The best lodging and dining at Big Sky, plus the terrain you wont want to miss. Best Ski Run: Elk Park Ridge and Elk Park Meadow are 1600 vertical feet of wide-open groomer that let’s you cruise. If you get bored, drop right into the meadow for a sun softened south-facing slope that’s killer on powder days and spring conditions. Best Après-ski Haunt: Whiskey Jaques. While there are not many on-hill options at Big Sky, Whiskeys remains the best. Lots...

Killington Resort’s Fall Foliage & Gondola Package (Vermont Tourism) Fall in Vermont is the perfect time to enjoy mountain biking, golf, spa retreats, and more. Here are the best steals and deals for a leaf-peeping getaway. Take a roundtrip gondola ride to the top of Killington Peak for long-range views of five surrounding states, and Canada. Discounted lodging and gondola tickets are available with packages starting at $38 per person, per night. Available for the weekend of Sept. 23-25, and...

(Photo credit: John Churchman/Corbis) America is the home of several haunted lighthouses. CoastalLiving.com put together a list of the Top Haunted Lighthouses in the United States. See the pictures and read the stories of these lighthouses that play host to ghosts. Owls Head Light, Owls Head, Maine Owls Head Light State Park, open year-round, provides lovely views of Penobscot Bay. The pretty little lighthouse and keeper'sresidence are part of the park but not accessible, though that doesn't prevent a ghost...

More and more women are discovering the adventure and excitement of traveling solo. Traveling alone provides the opportunity to see things and meet people you may never meet when traveling in a group. Traveling alone is also a thrill, a rush of excitement and empowerment of being completely independent and in control of one's own situation. However, there are still some important considerations and issues to be aware of for a woman traveling alone. Although more widely accepted than in...