Après Ski at Big Bear

While there are watering holes and wine bars aplenty at this Southern California alpine resort, one of the coolest ways to unwind is to kick off your skis or snowboard and step into a pair of snowshoes. After all that hammering through the terrain parks and carving it up on the trails, there’s something especially alluring about escaping into the wintry beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains. Snowshoe trails lace the area; get tips—and rent equipment at various outdoor shops, such as Goldsmith’s Boardhouse (or splurge on a guided trek with Action Snowshoe Tours.) Warm up after your snowy tromp with fine wines at Le Dolce Vita Tasting Room, pouring fine wines and craft brews paired with small bites.