Ski Resort Happenings and Events

When you are looking for things to do this summer, don’t forget your favorite ski resort. Many resorts offer four season activities and the support we give our local and favorite resorts in the off-season can only help the area expand and improve winter facilities. Here are this week’s featured resorts and a little of what’s happening on the mountains:

Northeast

• Stowe Mountain Resort, VT - Stowe is much more than just a winter destination, summer activities include the Bungee Trampoline, Alpine Slide, Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course, and Gondola. Take a ride up the toll road to the summit of Mt. Mansfield and then pick up a Stowe Mountain Resort Attraction Package to enjoy all the activities at one price!
• Whiteface Mountain, NY - Summer activities and events seem to never end in the Whiteface Mountain/Lake Placid area. The Lake Placid Olympic venues and museums and Whiteface Gondola rides, mountain biking, and hiking are just a few things to enjoy at this award-winning family resort area.

Mid-Atlantic

• Mountain Creek Ski Area, NJ - This weekend enjoy the Birding & Nature Festival, two days full of birding, butterflies, dragonflies, and natural history. Then get ready for more summer events, including the NJ State HOG Ralley - Harleys galore!.
• Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort, AL - Cloudmount offers Golf and horseback riding and hiking all summer long or rent a chalet for a quiet getaway.

Midwest

• Alpine Valley, OH - During the summer months Alpine Valley offers an abundance of natural beauty and the ideal setting for receptions, bar mitzvahs, banquets, class reunions, company outings, weddings, receptions, reunions, anniversary parties and even dances. There are also outdoor areas that provide a perfect setting for picnics, clambakes, barbecues, and games.
• Boyne Mountain, MI - Summer activities at Boyne include 8 challenging golf courses, award winning restaurants, tennis, chairlift rides, swimming, shopping, nationally acclaimed dinner theatee, fishing, boating, biking, and events galore.

Rockies

• Deer Valley Resort, UT - This summer season Deer Valley Resort will be hosting multiple musical events including the Local Summer Concert Series and the Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, and be sure to picnic with a prepared gourmet basket. Deer Valley’s Summer Adventure Camp, for children 12 months to 12 years old, will open Monday, June 9.
• Sandia Peak, NM - Sandia Peak summer sports opens 30 miles of trails offering scenic adventures for the mountain biking novice or pro. Don't miss a trip on the world’s longest aerial tramway, transporting you above deep canyons and exciting terrain for 2.7 miles

Far West

• Schweitzer Mountain Resort, ID Located in The Selkirk Lodge, the Solstice Center for the Healing Arts offers a wide range of integrative therapies from oriental bodywork to therapeutic and relaxation massage. Summer at Schweitzer also includes the Adventure Camp, hiking, disc golf, tennis, horesback riding. and huckleberry picking.
• Arizona Snowbowl, AZ - The Arizona Snowbowl, a few hours from Phoenix, is a great place to escape the summer heat. Activities include Disc Golf, scenic Skyrides and hiking in the Coconino National Forest - all this and only 70 miles from the Grand Canyon!

Featured Ski Resorts: Week of May 26

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