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There’s something about cabin time. You can’t beat the evenings, sitting by the glow of the stove and the smells of freshly baked cinnamon buns swirling around you. Add in reading a forgotten classic, sipping tea and sharing stories with friends.

Today, many of us hunger for slower ways; leaving the over-drive world behind. Add in the benefits of nature with ski touring, snowshoeing and fine-tuning your fort building skills and you just might have the best fix for eliminating stress. It’s puffy, down jacket time as snowflakes fill the mountains and trails beckon to one of these cosy gems nestled in the mountains.

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Assiniboine Lodge, Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, B.C.: The first purpose-built backcountry ski lodge, Assiniboine Lodge was constructed in 1928 and still retains its heritage glow. Here, your cabin overlooks a snowy meadow and big jagged mountains. Take your first turns with care, learning key moves from the amazing (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) certified ski guides. Note to self: you won’t want to leave this historic gem.