Summer Fun at Ski Resorts

This summer, when you are planning your vacation and looking for things to do and places to hike or mountain bike, don't forget your favorite ski resort.

Make it a point to check out all the summer activities available at ski resorts as you may be pleasantly surprised at all the features many resorts offer during the summer and early fall seasons.

Most any kind of summer fun and activities are available at many ski resorts including mountain biking, hiking, boating and water sports, camps for kids and adults, concerts and much, much more.

The local resort areas offer the clean, cool mountain air and a calendar of events and activities to choose from that are only a short drive away. The major destination ski resorts around the country swing into summer with a host of similar activites and events that bring in world class entertainment, arts and artists - and offer summer lodging and packages that you will find hard to resist.

If you have never hiked around a ski resort, or rode lifts, gondolas or trams in the summer, believe me, it's a whole new experience. Pack a lunch and take long, leisure walks through the resort trails. for a little more excitement, ride a mountain bike down one of those easy "blue square groomers" you used to rip up in the winter then tell me how easy it is!

Remember - the more support we give our ski resorts in the off-season can only help the area expand and improve winter facilities. Throughout the spring, summer and early fall I will be posting what's happening on the mountains by featuring some resorts each week from around the country.  I'll also be tweeting the latest specials and events for you to check out at your favorite resorts.

Related: Ski Resort Summer Vacations

_{Summer hiking on Whiteface Mountain Copyright Mike Doyle}