Mountain Destinations: A Fresh Alternative for Warm Weather Fun

By Merissa Harkness, Director of Sales, Rocky Mountain Connections

Everyone has been to or planned an incentive trip to a magnificent beach locale. Now it is time to try something new, different, and completely unexpected. Famous for their snow sport activities, mountain destinations have always attracted the crowds during the winter months. However, most people are unaware of everything the mountains also offer during the spring, summer and fall. A secret among the locals, the mountains can be at their best when the snow isn’t falling. The weather is warm, the Aspen trees are changing, and the adventurous activity options are endless. The mountains are a perfect spot to bring conferences, meetings, executive retreats, and couples or family incentive programs.

So what are some of the amazing activities you and your guests can experience during these “secret” seasons? Imagine fly fishing in the beautiful waters of Wyoming, taking in the breathtaking views on an extreme open air jeep ride in Aspen, touring the chapel at the United State Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, zip lining through the mountain canyons in Vail, or bobsledding down the 2002 Olympic Track at Utah Olympic Park in Park City. The options are endless!

The mountain towns of Utah, Colorado and Wyoming are home to world-renowned resort properties. Come experience the elegance the Four Seasons, Jackson Hole; St. Regis, Aspen; Ritz-Carlton, Beaver Creek; The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs; or Montage, St. Regis, and Stein Eriksen in Park City. With exceptional customer service, stunning room product and incredible locations, you won’t be roughing it with these lodging options.

Our destinations also offer exceptional off property dining options such as working ranches with horse whisperer demonstration, mountaintop lodges with 360-degree views, private celebrity homes, whiskey distilleries in a historic building, wildlife museums on an elk refuge, and private clubs frequented by the stars.

Merissa Harkness, Director of Sales, Rocky Mountain Connections, DMC has been working for RMC for 3 years servicing incentive and meeting planners  in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.