a man skiing in Park City, Utah
hikers on Bright Angel trail, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
a man Zip Lining Through Trees in Winter in Whistler, British Columbia
a hang glider near Lookout Mountain Flight Park Near Chattanooga, TN
hiker in Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park
man rock climbing in the Shawangunk Mountains, NY
a zip-liner on a canopy tour in Quebec
Ski in Park CityWith its mix of old mining-town charm and Sundance cinephile sophistication, Park City, Utah, welcomes skiers and non-skiers alike. All levels of skiers will find their fix among 300-plus trails over 7,300 acres at Park City Mountain Resort, now the largest ski resort in the U.S. Or sample the groomed, skiers-only terrain at Deer Valley. Park City is also home to the U.S. Ski Team and High West Distillery and Saloon.
Photograph by Scott Markewitz, Aurora

7 Adventures To Get You High

These daring North American activities are so much fun, you'll forget your fear of heights.

ByMary Anne Potts
October 4, 2017

To see the world in a new way, sometimes you have to make big changes. In the case of these North American adventures, that change is elevation. Head to the sky—up a mountain, on a zipline, or across a sand dune—for one of these breathtaking activities and get a new perspective on Earth's wondurous landscapes and gorgeous terrain.

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