Marion McDonald, an independent adviser with Brownell Travel, said her clients are increasingly interested in traveling to ski towns outside of winter. “They offer so much more in the summer,” McDonald said, adding that mountainous regions are great options for multigenerational travelers, because “there’s something for everyone.”

For a fun alternative to the classic beach vacation — and traditional ski trip — consider one of these U.S. or Canadian ski towns.

Utah has long been on many summer travelers’ lists, thanks to a stellar lineup of national parks, such as Bryce Canyon, Arches and Zion, but travelers seeking more of a full-service experience will find it in Park City proper. Perhaps Utah’s best-known ski resort, Park City is arguably a more enjoyable place to visit outside of winter, when fewer crowds often translate to paying less for accommodations (Pendry Park City is the newest game in town, but Deer Valley’s Stein Eriksen has kitchen-equipped suites) and the ability to get restaurant reservations before 9:30 p.m. at popular spots such as Apex or Tupelo.

Celebrating its 53rd year, the open-air Kimball Arts Festival takes over Main Street for a few days in August, and this is also where visitors can shop for high-quality leather items, such as cowboy boots at Burns Cowboy Shop, or for a book from Dolly’s Bookstore to bring along on a mountainside picnic — accessed by bike or on foot.

Idaho’s largest ski resort has a full slate of summer activities, but the biggest draw is probably the area’s more than 40 miles of mountain bike trails. Three new trails were added recently, and if you’re new to mountain biking or just to the region itself, you can opt for a two-hour hosted e-bike tour for $55 per person. (Riders must be 5 feet tall.) For more relaxed outdoor play, a disc golf course is an option, as is the picturesque ride to the summit via the Great Escape Quad.

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