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

• Bretton Woods Mountain Resort, NH -Mount Washington Resort summer has seemingly endless ways for you to enjoy this magnificent area - whether you prefer a casual walk around the grounds, a mountain bike ride on the slopes of the alpine area, a fitness-based yoga program or fly casting instruction, it's available.
• Yawgoo Valley, RI - Summer activities at Yawgoo Valley Ski and Sports Park include a Water Park with 3 pools and 2 water slides, 9 Holes of target golf and a 32' climbing wall. Yawgoo Valley also offers facilities for corporate outings and private parties.

Mid-Atlantic

• Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area, TN - Ober Gatlinburg is a 4 season resort high above Gatlinburg, TN and you can ride one of America's Largest Aerial Tramways from downtown to the Resort and Amusement Park. Enjoy the 1800' Alpine Slide, water rides, miniature golf, and much more.
• Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA - Seven Springs is a classic 4 season resort with many outdoor and indoor activities, including a concert series, special events, and fine dining.

Midwest

• Mount Kato Ski Area, MN - Mount Kato's trails are open for mountain biking from May through October. Over 7 miles of mountain bike trails open for the novice to expert rider, from sunrise to sunset.
• Seven Oaks Ski Area, IA - Summer activities at Seven Oaks include mountain biking, Moto X, and a scenic canoe or kayak float that will take you under the longest and highest double-track railway bridge in the world with trains passing 185 feet overhead.

Rockies

• Big Sky Resort , MT - A Big Sky summer is enjoying a Scenic Lift Ride, hiking, rock climbing, and horseback riding in the mountains. Or take to the rivers for fly fishing or whitewater rafting, then relax with a massage or spa treatment at Solace Spa.
• Aspen/Snowmass , CO - Summer at Aspen is all about the great outdoors with events and activities galore. This weekend features the Food and Wine Magazine Classic.

Far West

• Mt. Ashland, OR - Mt. Ashland offers its Youth Summer Service Program to 8th and 9th grade students, and this Sunday is theMongoose Tribe 12 mile Super D Mountain Bike Race .
• Tamarack Resort, ID - In the mountains of Central Idaho, summer time at Tamerack includes the Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s 18-Hole Signature Golf Course. The mountains offer alpine lakes filled with trout, while trails traverse the meadow and mountain slopes for hiking and biking to your heart's content.

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