The Ski Special

Four New Hotels in Ski Country That Are Worth Their Weight in Snow

Where to stay in Hokkaido, the Alps, the Rockies, and the Selkirks.


The Rockies, Colorado
A Frame Club, soon to open in the heart of a pine forest near the steep slopes of Winter Park, offers peaked-roof cabins that are elevated off the ground to lower their environmental impact. It’s styled with vintage furniture for a throwback to the cozy, golden 1970s. Take in the nature views through tall windows in your loft bedroom, unwind in your onsen-like soaking tub, or get social in the saloon with craft cocktails by the fire pits. From $500 a night

The Alps, France
Combine your wellness retreat with outdoor adventures at the small M Lodge & Spa. It opens in December in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, at the southern tip of France’s Three Valleys. Spread over two floors, suites and chalets offer airy views of the mountains and the 372 miles of trails. De-stress in a 52-foot indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room at M Spa, or indulge in a five-course dinner and a bottle at the lodge’s wine bar. From €650 ($631) a night