The best things to do when the thermometer’s in the single digits? Ski, snowboard, drink beer, and help an ancient tribe in Arizona rebuild its trails. Once again, we tell you where to do it all.

By Katie Rogers

 

 

 

Havasupai Volunteer Trip, January 22-25
Supai, Arizona

This weekend Arizona Outback Adventures is hosting a volunteer-based trip to to help out remote 400-person village of Supai that was destroyed by a flash flood last August. Debris choked the centuries-old village’s river and its four scenic turquoise falls (one, Navajo Falls, is simply gone), so the Havasupai tribe was forced to close off the entire area to tourists, its only real source of income. But you can help them get back on their feet. Participants will backpack 10 miles down to the campground, where they’ll stay in a base camp with meals provided by Arizona Outback while they focus on clearing debris and building new trails. What’s in it for you? The satisfaction of helping out in one of the most beautiful spots in the Southwest — and getting a first look at a couple of sights the world has never seen. If you miss out on this weekend’s trip, there’s another scheduled for February 19-22 ($109 for transportation, $96 for food; aoa-adventures.com). Read more about this trip and in the “Forbidden Places” article published in Men’s Journal’s January issue.

 

 

World Beer Festival, January 24
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia, South Carolina

Regional and world-class beers are waiting for you this weekend at the World Beer Festival, sponsored by All About Beer Magazine. The festival features two four-hour tastings this Saturday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Each session will be topped off with regional food and performances from local musicians ($40; allaboutbeer.com). On Sunday, try working off all of that beer by backpacking, kayaking, and fishing in nearby Conagree National Park. The park has the largest remaining old-growth floodplain forest left on the continent, and has more than 20 miles of backwoods hiking trails. Guided free canoe tours are offered each Sunday with a Conagree park ranger (nps.gov/cong/).

Accommodations and Travel: The Hilton Columbia Center is offering discounted rates for all Beer Festival attendees ($110 per night; more info at allaboutbeer.com). The hotel is located just minutes from the convention center and about 20 minutes from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

 

 

 

Boyne Middle Earth Ski and Snowboard Series, January 23-25
Boyne, Michigan

Not quite up for the Winter X-Games? Try the Boyne Middle Earth Ski and Snowboard Series this weekend, featuring competitions for snowboarders and skiers alike. On Friday, take in the insanely fun to watch boardercross and skiercross competitions. Then on Saturday, get ready as all skiers and riders will take on Boyne’s terrain park, and the halfpipe ski and snowboard event concludes the competition on Sunday. You must be a USASA member to participate ($25 per event to participate, free to watch; middleearthsnowseries.com). If you have anything left in you after this weekend of events, check out the slopes at Boyne Highlands. The resort features two mountains with plenty of options, such as downhill skiing, tubing, and snowboarding. Boyne also offers ice-skating and snowmobiling. If you don’t think you can hack any of it, simply hitch a ride from Boyne’s own dog sled team (boyne.com/BoyneHighlands).

Accommodations and Travel: The Middle Earth Ski and Snowboard Series will be held at the Boyne Highlands Resort. The resort is offering discounted rooms for all competitors, starting at $146 per night, and is located 30 minutes from Pellston Regional Airport. For reservations, weekend packages, and more visit boyne.com.

 

 

 

Tour de Ski, January 24
San Juan Mountains, Colorado

This weekend take part in either a 20k and 42k cross-country race set in part of the largest roadless area left in Colorado. Scared of heights? You might want to stay home, because the races challenge skiers with one of the highest race starts and finishes in the United States, and has a total elevation gain of nearly 3000 feet. Both races feature treks through valleys and loops. For the less daring, the Tour de Ski offers 6k and 12k races. Prizes will be awarded for the top three male and female skiers, but even if you don’t place, there’s free hot chocolate and cookies at the finish line (durangowheelclub.com).

Accommodations and Travel: Try out the Durango Mountain Resort, located at the base of Purgatory Mountain, the starting point for Saturday’s race. The resort is offering ski packages throughout the month. for three days and nights at $169 per person. For more information, visit durangomountainresort.com.