There’s nothing quite like the sensation you get sliding down an alpine slide. You start at the top of a mountain peak, and race your way down to the bottom in a wheeled cart on a smooth concrete track; all the while swerving, curving, and swaying in your seat as you navigate your ride down the […]
Zip lining is among the fastest growing sports in mountain resort areas during the warmer months, and for good reason. If you’re an adrenaline junkie with a passion for action, zip lines provide an easy and low cost adventure to try.
The high rapids of Colorado whitewater rafting is calling out to you this summer, but so is ziplining, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking a 14er and rock climbing! That all sounds great, but who has a lot of time to spend researching the devilish details such as where to stay so that you get the most […]
Summer provides the opportunity to slow down and enjoy some family time. In those rare occasions when our calendars align, our family’s first choice is to retreat to the mountains in order to unplug the devices and reconnect with each other by having fun. But, with four people to cover, this said retreating can get […]
With the ski season and the school year done, the off-season offers the perfect opportunity to relax before summer begins. The Rockies provide an idyllic setting for such retreats, a chance to get away from the busyness of everyday life. Contrary to what one might think, many ski areas are very active during the warmer […]
As avid travelers, we are constantly sharing ideas internally to help cut down on the stress of planning our own vacation getaways. One hint recently stood out as something to share with you all: we highly recommend using the smaller companies to gain that extra bit of personal touch and quality customer service when planning […]
Recently, we discussed reason why traveling in the fall saves you a lot of money for your mountain vacation experience. So now, let’s consider some incredible fall festivals you can plan your trip around. Mountain lovers tend to love autumn. We are often quoted as loving winter activities like skiing and snowboarding, and that’s clear, […]
Before Labor Day, we highly recommend you take a few hours out of your summer mountain vacation to ride one of the gondolas or lifts to take in the view atop your favorite ski mountains. Most resort areas throughout the U.S. and Canada continue to run their ski lifts at a discount rate for summer […]
You and your family should consider visiting northern Colorado where the summer days are sunny and nights are perfectly cool. Steamboat Springs is by far one of our favorite places to visit due to his intense beauty, old-west feel, and proximity to natural hot springs, mountain biking, golfing, wild flowering picking, and tons more summer […]
Wildernest Vacation Rentals has 35 years’ experience providing visitors to Colorado a place to stay, turning your summer vacation into one you won’t soon forget. As a whole, the company strives to serve in such a way that guests can’t help but to refer family, friends, and acquaintances. And that’s exactly why members of our […]
Traveling with kids? Take a few minutes before your next summer vacation to the mountains of Colorado and research Activity Sitters. You’ll be impressed and happy with the results. Activity Sitters not only supplies the typical Saturday night babysitting experience, but in addition, gives you and your kids a creative and fun approach and a […]
In our series of blogs on whitewater rafting, we have discussed such topics as why whitewater rafting is more family friendly than you might think, how to pick the right trip for you, and which companies we find to be offering unique trips and other activities. This week, we are adding Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting to […]
Trusting one outfitter for your entire mountain vacation can make your summer travel planning stress free and more affordable. With AVA Rafting, you don’t just have a great Colorado whitewater rafting outfitter, you also have zip line tours, guided horseback riding, a resource for hiking 14ers, rock climbing instructors, and reliable resource for additional activities like […]
Before I went whitewater rafting for the first time, I was so scared, I nearly canceled my trip. Will it be more than I can handle? Will I hurt my back? What if I fall out, swallow a fish, and drift downstream? Ok, so maybe that’s a little too far. If you let your mind […]
Every summer, the Stowe, Vermont region is transformed into a sun-filled wonderland, rolling green hills meet large mountains, lakes and rivers glimmer and shine in the sun and visitors flock from all over to experience these idyllic summer months in Vermont. It’s also a paradise for golfers, for such a small state there are over […]