December Issue

The December 2010 issue of Cabin Life is designed to help you get the most out of your getaway no matter the season. When the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, it may seem like it's time to say goodbye to your cabin, cottage or lakehome until spring. But take a peek inside our December issue and you'll see that there is more than enough fun to be had this holiday season!

Get outside and enjoy the cool, crisp days in new and fun ways. Read up on how to choose the perfect pair of snowshoes for you before heading out for a refreshing walk in the winter woods - and if that refreshing walk is just a little too brisk, pick some of the items from our piece on heated hiking gear to help you stay warm and dry. Discover whether your personality is suited to powersports with our tongue-in-cheek ATV and snowmobile quiz. And follow along as a skeptic becomes an ice fishing convert in an article that may just inspire you to pick up your own rod and reel.

If the holiday season has you playing host, you'll need to read our in-depth feature on holiday entertaining. Packed with great tips on everything from meals to activities to sleeping arrangements, it's the kind of article you'll want with you at all times if you're hosting a large gathering of friends and family.

For the DIY-warriors, there's a handy top 10 list of the most important things to look for or prepare as winter sets in, both for the 3-season and year-round vacation home. Read up on one of the hottest trends in eco-friendly design; geothermal, and find the perfect solution to your hard water problem.

And when the weather outside is just too frightful, curl up with the December issue and escape to our featured getaway in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, or get great ideas for your own place from a beautiful cabin renovation in the Montana mountains.

But if you're looking for more of an escape and less of a to-do list, the October issue has you covered, too! Take a peek inside a secret (& green) getaway in North Carolina that's off the grid and outta sight. Or visit a rustic lakehome with plenty of family appeal.

Plus, John Bäck shows you just how easy homemade smoked fish can be and the Grill Master shares his secret to the perfect grilled duck, just in time for your holiday table.

Cabin Life’s December 2010 issue, on newsstands December 1st, also gives you: