Experience the Best Summer Activities at These 9 Resorts | Ski.com

Summer Mountain Vacations are just as action-packed and fun-filled as ski or snowboard trips and for this reason, an increased number of ski resorts are investing in providing a venue for and access to warm-weather mountain activities.

Related: The Ski.com Summer Mountain Vacation Guide | 2021

To help you experience the cream of the crop, we compiled a list of the best mountain resorts in North America for summer activities. Resorts that made this list offer a staggering amount to experience and some of the most breathtaking mountain views in all of North America.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Offering convenience to two exceptionally gorgeous National Parks, Grand Teton National Park and

Kayaking, SUPing boat tours, cliff jumping, wave runners, and water skiing are popular Lake Tahoe summer activities, but when you want to take the adventuring to land, plenty of dry experiences abound. Visitors can enjoy views of Lake Tahoe below while they zipline down one of Heavenly's two routes. Mountain bikers who enjoy gravity will have a blast at Northstar's lift-served downhill trails. Since hundreds of miles of hiking trails surround Lake Tahoe, exploring the area afoot is another great way to see all the sights and get exercise.

Where to stay: Enjoy lakefront convenience and exceptional views when staying at the Edgewood Tahoe.

Crested Butte, Colorado

For seasoned mountain bikers, few destinations can compete with Crested Butte's cross-country trails. If you don't believe us, check out this list of top resorts for mountain biking. In addition to its world-class cross-country trails, Crested Butte is renowned for the well-designed and maintained lift-served Evolution Bike Park. Boasting four beginner trails, four intermediate trails, four advanced trails, and two expert trails, Evolution caters to every ability level.

Home of the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, Crested Butte is absolutely stunning throughout July, when the high-alpine flowers set entire hillsides ablaze in color. One of the most spectacular ways to experience this incredible display is to make the 12-mile trek over West Maroon Pass to Aspen. Other popular summer activities in Crested Butte include fly fishing, horseback riding, road cycling, SUPing, and whitewater rafting.

Where to stay: For easy access to the famed lifts-served Evolution Bike Park, book your summer getaway at the Elevation Hotel and Spa in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base village.

Snowmass, Colorado

Providing access to a slew of family-friendly activities and experiences, as well as varied, lift-served mountain biking, Snowmass is the ultimate summer mountain destination for the visitor who wants it all at their fingertips.

A top family summer activity in Snowmass includes Valhalla Nights, held atop Elk Camp Gondola on select Tuesday evenings throughout the summers. At Valhalla Nights, kids can enjoy zooming around in the Strider Park, bouncing on the bungee trampoline, or pretending they're Spiderman on the mini-climbing wall, while parents take in the high-alpine scenery and enjoy food, drinks, and live music. The whole gang will also enjoy Snowmass Bike Park, where everyone can experience the fun of riding a mountain bike downhill. Snowmass is also situated just steps from world-class hiking and cross-country mountain biking trails, like Government, Rim Trail, and Sky Mountain Park.

Where to stay: For bike-in-bike-out access, opt for Capitol Peak Lodge in Snowmass Base Village.

Vail, Colorado

Ride to the top of the Vail's Eagle Bahn Gondola and get access to downhill mountain biking trails, cross-country mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and Adventure Ridge, which becomes an outdoor playground for kids and adults in the summertime.

Adventure Ridge provides access to more than just a host of unforgettable experiences; it also offers spectacular views of the Gore Range and convenience to the Eagle's Nest lodge, which makes it easy to grab a bite or refreshment when hunger hits. From Adventure Ridge, you can also zipline, play a game of disc golf and test your mettle on a challenging ropes course!

Where to stay: From the bike in bike out Lion Square Lodge you can enjoy a patio view of the bike trails and cool down in the outdoor pools.

Breckenridge, Colorado

Offering traditional summer mountain activities, like hiking, horseback riding, road cycling, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, mountain biking, and theme park-inspired attractions, Breckenridge is an excellent summer mountain destination for visitors who are undecided in their vacation style.

Two of Breck's most popular summer attractions are the Gold Runner Alpine Coaster and the TenMile Flyer Zipline, which are sure to elicit squeals and smiles from the young and young at heart. The Gold Runner descends 2,500 feet from the base of Peak 8, and the TenMile Flyer zooms over fields of wildflowers at speeds of 45 miles per hour. Breckenridge's charming, historical downtown area provides an idyllic, leisurely setting for walking around, shopping, dining al fresco, or sipping on a cool beverage on a summer afternoon.

Where to stay: For the most central location to the resort and Main Street experience, the Village at Breckenridge condominiums is a top choice.

If you’re ready to experience all the activities your favorite ski resorts have to offer in the summer, book your vacation today! Start by building your customized quote. If you have additional questions, call our Mountain Travel Experts at 800-610-8911.