Ski towns have plenty to offer during the summer.

While ski towns are known for attracting winter sports enthusiasts, they also have plenty to offer during the summer months. Here are some ideas for a summer getaway without skiing.

Stowe, Vermont

Stowe is often thought of as a winter destination, but summer transforms it into a mountain biking paradise, earning praise from The Boston Globe as a “mecca.” Add in gondola rides to Vermont’s highest peak and scenic hikes, and you’ve got a summer hit.

Park City, Utah

Park City has mastered the art of making summer just as luxurious as winter. With lift-served biking, outdoor concerts at Snow Park, and a round of golf at the Arnold Palmer course, it all comes with a five-star touch.

Big Sky, Montana

Big Sky fully embraces summer with exceptional hiking and biking (Lone Peak is not for the faint-hearted), fly fishing in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and breathtaking views that feel straight out of a nature documentary, but you’re part of it.

Whitefish, Montana

Home to Montana's longest lift-served zip line and over 60 tree-suspended obstacles for the adventurous, Whitefish also offers hiking trails with stunning views into Glacier National Park, which is often the main attraction.

Aspen, Colorado

Aspen is breathtaking in the summer. The hiking and biking in the Rockies showcase why Colorado is renowned, but be prepared to share the experience with many others and feel it in your wallet. Sometimes, it’s worth it.

Vail, Colorado

The Eagle Bahn Gondola keeps running even after the snow melts, turning Vail into an outdoor playground where downhill mountain biking feels like a natural extension of skiing, and Adventure Ridge offers family-friendly fun.

Telluride, Colorado

Nestled in the San Juans, Telluride makes you question why it was ever just a ski town. With activities like climbing the Via Ferrata and chasing waterfalls at Bridal Veil, summer here rewrites the narrative.

Breckenridge, Colorado

Epic Discovery Park excels with alpine slides and zip lines that feel thoughtfully designed, not gimmicky. The magic lies in the combination—mountain biking, fly-fishing on the Blue River, and paddling on Lake Dillon—all seamlessly intertwined for a perfect summer.

Whistler, Canada

The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola operates year-round for good reason. With top-notch mountain biking and over 50 km of alpine hiking, Whistler’s summer offerings demonstrate why the Sea to Sky corridor is legendary.

Banff, Canada

If you’re looking for an Alpine experience without the long flight, Banff is the answer. Gondola rides at Lake Louise and Sunshine Village are highlights, not just transportation—and with hot springs and picture-perfect hikes, it’s clear why this place is on many bucket lists.

Zermatt, Switzerland

While others endure the heat, Zermatt offers year-round skiing on the Matterhorn Glacier at over 3,800 meters. The Five Lakes Walk will have you dreaming of moving to Switzerland, and the Glacier Paradise? It’s Europe’s highest cable car station for a reason.

Chamonix, France

Europe’s adventure capital doesn’t slow down in summer. The Grand Balcon Nord trail and Aiguille du Midi cable car are must-dos, not just activities. Add in paragliding over the valley and biking across three Alpine countries, and you’ll understand why Chamonix lives up to its reputation.

Niseko, Japan

While southern Japan swelters, Niseko remains cool—both in temperature and atmosphere. Rafting, SUP, and canoeing on the Shiribetsu River provide a summer counterpart to its renowned powder days, with Mt. Yotei creating a postcard-perfect backdrop.

Hakuba, Japan

Hakuba Valley perfectly captures the essence of summer, though the secret lies in the experience itself. Like Niseko, it offers an ideal mountain retreat when the rest of Japan makes you appreciate air conditioning. You’ll understand once you visit.