Summer in the Mountains

Mountain summer vacations are a collection of our most popular ski and snowboard resorts for travel during the non-ski season, May through October.

A mountain summer vacation is the perfect way to get away and enjoy the best of what the outdoors have to offer. Enjoy a great variety of adventure, with an endless list of options - biking, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, fishing... and the list keeps going. Additional options, a little less active, include activities such as cultural and musical events with concerts and festivals all summer long.

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Banff/Lake Louise, Canada

Destination Snapshot

Escape to “The World’s Finest National Park, Banff National Park offers rugged beauty, unspoiled landscapes, and pristine mountain ranges. Banff Lake Louise’s summer adventures bring you face to face with nature with wild animal’s sightings, inspiring wide-open spaces, mountain peaks, and alpine forest valleys. You’ll enjoy an abundant of summer activities.

Destination Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Banff is known for its shopping and variety of restaurants.
  • Located in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Louise offers an authentic alpine experience.

Destination Activities

  • Hiking
  • Caving
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Horseback Riding
  • Canoeing
  • Walk on Glacier

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Breckenridge, Colorado

Destination Snapshot

Breckenridge in summer is irresistible with warm temperatures, majestic Rocky Mountains and an endless selection of outdoor activities and festivals. The Peak 8 Fun Park features activities for all ages all summer long.

Destination Highlights

  • 100 miles of paved biking trails leading to Keystone, Frisco or Vail.
  • One of the best party towns in the Rocky Mountains.
  • Jack Nicklaus-designed public golf course.

Destination Activities

  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Rafting
  • Golfing
  • Kayaking
  • Four wheeling
  • Concerts

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Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Destination Snapshot

Summer is Jackson Hole’s busy season. Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park are open, the weather is unbeatable and there are endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Destination Highlights

  • Enjoy an exhilarating ride on the Alpine Slide winding 2500 feet through trees and open space on Snow King Mountain.
  • The Teton Mountain Range has drawn mountaineers and climbers to its jagged peaks and rock faces for years.
  • The Jackson Hole Rodeo takes place every Wednesday and Saturday nights.

Destination Activities

  • Horseback Riding
  • Rafting
  • Fly fishing
  • Hiking
  • Golfing

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Keystone, Colorado

Destination Snapshot

Keystone is a place where you can get away from it all with numerous summer activities all in one place.

Destination Highlights

  • Two award-winning golf courses.
  • Some of the best mountain biking in the country with nearly sixty miles of trails.
  • Amazing summer festivals including Bluegrass & Beer, Blues & BBQ and more.

Destination Activities

  • Fly fishing
  • Golfing
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Festivals

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Lake Tahoe (Heavenly & Squaw), Nevada/California

Destination Snapshot

Lake Tahoe offers an impressive 15 resort areas with Heavenly, Squaw Valley and Northstar at Tahoe among the most popular. No matter which resort area or areas you choose, Lake Tahoe is like paradise with nearly 300 days of sunshine, nightclubs, casinos and more. But perhaps its most impressive quality is the lake itself, which Mark Twain described as “the fairest picture the whole earth affords.”

Destination Highlights

  • Natural setting with the bluest and purest bodies of water, Lake Tahoe.
  • Variety of off-mountain activities available including casinos, all-night dance clubs, world-class entertainment, dining and more.

Destination Activities

  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Golfing
  • Tennis
  • Mountain Biking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Rafting
  • Fishing

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Salt Lake City, Utah

Destination Snapshot

Salt Lake City provides the perfect “base camp” for a mountain summer vacation with easy access to a number of spectacular resort areas less than an hour away. You’ll find almost limitless opportunities for adventure with everything available from biking to boating, golf, fishing, diving and snorkeling, making it the perfect year-round destination.

Destination Highlights

  • Less than an hour from seven world-class resort areas.
  • 21 National Parks & Mountains within a few hours’ drive.
  • Variety of off-mountain activities available year-round.

Destination Activities

  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Golfing
  • Fishing

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Vail, Colorado

Destination Snapshot

As the largest ski mountain in North America, Vail truly lives up to its impressive reputation. Visitors will enjoy countless summer activities and then find an equally impressive scene off the mountain. With world-class shopping, dining, nightlife and resort facilities in the Austrian-inspired Vail Village, making it an ideal destination for nearly every style and budget.

Destination Highlights

  • Best attributes include its nightlife, restaurants, shopping and luxurious accommodations.
  • World-class music festivals and concerts.
  • Enjoy a picturesque gondola ride to Vail Mountain’s Adventure Ridge where you will view the top of the peaks.

Destination Activities

  • Hiking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Fly Fishing
  • Golfing

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Whistler, Canada

Destination Snapshot

Whistler Blackcomb is one of the largest ski resorts in North America. This Mountain Summer vacation offers endless adventure and entertainment. Learn about the mountain while taking in the amazing views.

Destination Highlights

  • Perfect for families offering a great variety of ski trails and terrain.
  • Travel through the forest and visit active bear dens, daybeds, and feeding sites.
  • Enjoy several restaurants when you dine at 6,000 feet.

Destination Activities

  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Glacier Walks
  • ATV rides
  • Rock Climbing
  • Golfing

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