There's no reason to forgo the mountains in the Summer — these ski resorts give us beautiful, compelling reasons to make the trek. With everything from adrenaline-producing mountain biking to lazy-day gondola rides, our favorite Winter resorts have just what we want for our next healthy, active Summer trip.
Stowe, VT
At Stowe [1], you can hike the highest mountain in Vermont for unparalleled views of the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain.
Vail, CO
If you're not in a hiking mood, there's plenty of other activities to do in Vail [2], like horseback riding, exploring the town's farmers markets, or tubing down a green hill.
Snowmass, CO
Gondola rides, golf, and concerts on the slopes are just a few relaxing activities you can experience at Snowmass [3] in Aspen.
Whiteface, Lake Placid, NY
If hiking to the top of the Whiteface [4]'s summit isn't for you, the Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway opens for the Summer to bikes and cars.
Canyons Resort, UT
Hiking up Canyons [5] in Utah is worth it once for the zipline ride back down.
Jackson Hole, WY
Summer at the Jackson Hole Resort [6] is a great way to see the majestic Grand Tetons.
Sun Valley, ID
Take a lift up to the top of Sun Valley [7]'s peaks for a challenging single-track ride down to the base. Afterward, you can check out the town's Summer ice-skating series, which features top Olympians throughout the season.
Snowbird, UT
Hiking beautiful trails, golf, and biking are just a few Summer adventures you can have at Snowbird [8].
Northstar, Lake Tahoe, CA
Lake Tahoe shines during the Summer months, and Northstar [9] is the perfect place for learning how to mountain bike before or after it's time to relax on the lake.
Deer Valley, UT
After a day of hiking or mountain biking in Deer Valley [10], who wouldn't want to relax with this view at Montage Resort?