Sunny days. Cool nights. Endless adventure.

Vail is famous for skiing, but for many it’s summertime when the valley really comes alive with adventure. Warm, dry days and cool nights offer the perfect climate for playing outside. And there is something for everyone in your group at any age. Check out some of the summer adventure highlights below. For more information, visit the event calendar or contact our concierge team for details or reservations.

Outdoor Adventures

Adventure Ridge Located at Eagle’s Nest, on the top of Vail Mountain, Adventure Ridge is the ultimate high-elevation playground. It offers a variety of fun-filled activities for all ages, including dino dig, half-day bike tours, guided hiking tours, orienteering, Frisbee golf, volleyball, bocci, croquet, horseshoes, a BMX course, rebound trampoline, and more. Learn more about Adventure Ridge

Golf The Vail Valley is renowned for its many unique and intriguing mountain courses—13 at last count. As a guest of The Lodge at Vail, you'll enjoy an exclusive chance to tee it up at the new, award-winning Red Sky Ranch, with side-by-side courses designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman. Our concierge will be more than happy to arrange a tee time for you at Red Sky Ranch or one of the other world-class Vail Valley courses.

Whitewater Rafting Whether rafting on the famous Arkansas, the nearby Eagle or the popular Shoshone stretch of the Colorado River, you'll experience a rush of adrenaline, a splash or two of clean Rocky Mountain river water, and witness the breathtaking majesty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains from a totally different perspective.

Hot-Air Ballooning Skim the tree tops and float through the lush valley surrounded by the snowcapped peaks of the Rockies with one of Vail's professional ballooning companies. For the best conditions (and the most spectacular views), be prepared for an early start—around 7:30-8 a.m.!

Fishing The Vail Valley is packed with exceptional locations for fly fishing. Our seasoned local outfitters can put you on the water where all the action is, with everything you need to land that trophy high country trout. Guides in the area offer first-time casting classes as well as trips for expert anglers into some of the Rocky Mountains' super-secret fishing holes.

Horseback Rides and Cattle Drives Experience Colorado’s breathtaking scenery on horseback! Several local ranches provide equestrian thrills that range from children's tours to all day trail rides. And if you've ever dreamed of life as a cowboy or a cowgirl, try a real cattle drive. (Half-day and full-day tours are available.)

Hummer Tours If you want to get into the backcountry on something more comfortable than a saddle, try a tour through the White River National Forest by a 4x4 Jeep or Hummer.

Hiking/Walking Whether you’re an experienced hiker ready to take on one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks. Or just looking to take a leisurely stroll through Vail’s Bavarian-inspired village, the Vail Valley offers endless hiking options with unprecedented views and breathtaking sights. Guided services are available if you’d like to get out with someone that knows their way through the many trail systems in the area. For more information, please contact our concierge.

Mountain Biking Mountain biking has become one of Vail's most popular summer outdoor activities. You can rent a variety of bike types at Vail Sports (a rental shop located adjacent to the hotel). Take a leisurely ride along the Eagle River on the bike path, or, ride the Vista Bahn Chair or the gondola up the hill with your bike, and enjoy a scenic ride down one of the many trails, from groomed beginner to technical singletrack. For an extra-challenging workout, bike up one of the mountain trails, as well!

Sporting Clays Just 30 minutes west of Vail our guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art, twelve-station "sporting clays" course set in some of Colorado’s most dramatic scenery. Considered one of the country’s most challenging courses, it is fully automated and professionally designed. Whether you're an adventurous novice needing instruction or a seasoned shooter, this topnotch sporting clays course has something for you.

The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Explore the beautifully manicured alpine gardens located in Ford Park, just a short walk east of the lodge.

Tennis Outdoor and indoor courts are available nearby.

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