Budget Travel To Any Summer Ski Resort
When most people think of ski resorts, they naturally picture
mountains full of fresh fallen snow and people huddled around a
roaring fire enjoying a cup of hot cocoa. While this image is
certainly accurate, and ski resorts are some of the most popular
of all vacation destinations, the prices of these resort
getaways can often be beyond the means of the budget traveler.
There is another way, however, to enjoy these upscale resorts
for a fraction of their in season costs. Many ski resort
locations stay open all year round, and the prices of lodging,
meals and local entertainment often drops precipitously after
winter has passed.
Visiting a ski resort in the middle of the summer does not mean
there will be nothing to do. In fact, many people prefer
visiting these resorts in the off season, since their mountain
locations provides for a comfortable, activity packed getaway.
For instance, most ski resorts have ample hiking trails through
beautiful mountain vistas. All those great cross country ski
trails become wonderful hiking and biking trails after the snow
has melted, and the scenery can be even more spectacular, and
more comfortable, without the cold and snow of winter.
Besides hiking and biking, there are a great many other
activities to be offered as well, including horseback riding,
fishing swimming, and other outdoor activities. In addition,
many ski resorts use their ski lifts as fun summer sky rides,
and open their slopes to such summertime activities as
tobogganing down the side of the mountain. The kids in
particular love these fun rides.
Another great thing about visiting a ski resort area in summer
is that the mountain location often means cooler temperatures.
Even when the lowland temperature is stiflingly hot, the
temperature in the mountains can be refreshingly cool and
comfortable. Of course, it is important to check the monthly
weather for your destination and to avoid the rainy season
There are ski resorts in many states around the country, and the
northeastern and western parts of the country have a great
wealth of these resorts. While many of them stay open year round
and offer a host of off season activities, not all do, so it is
important to verify the summer activities of the resort you are
considering.
It is also a good idea to research the activities that are
offered by each resort. With the concentration of ski resorts in
some areas of the country, it will be easy to compare the
various offerings and choose the one that best suits your
individuals needs.
It is also important to research the surrounding area and see
what else there is to do when you are not at the resort. While
many ski resorts have plenty of activities to keep you busy for
days, you will probably want to venture off the property at
least a few times.