Adventure Vacations

Spend your summer vacation getting fit by escaping above the heat into the Swiss Alps or Colorado Rocky Mountains for some elevation enhanced exercise along the trails and through the alpine meadows waiting to challenge you. Colorado has 52 peaks over 14, 000 feet each and a few fitness travelers have shared experiences about trying to reach as many peaks as possible during their trips as a way of motivating their adventure and the fitness adventures.

Breckenridge, CO - Breckenridge is a great mountain community geared for an extended summer stay with many adventure travel activities at your finger tips including hiking, downhill mountain biking, white water rafting, an alpine slide, and climbing. Many resorts and services are available because of the large amount of winter ski travelers. The smaller amount of summer travelers makes the city quite a gem as a summer travel destination. Breckenridge is very accessible from the Denver International Airport with shuttle service available. The ride through the mountains is worth the price of the shuttle. Your trip to Breckenridge takes you through the continental divide via the Eisenhower Tunnel and then opens to a vast valley (drivers don't have to touch the gas peddle for 8 miles) with the cities of Silverthorne, Frisco and Breckenridge waiting to greet you. Breckenridge boasts a wonderful view of the snow capped peaks of the continental divide.

Boulder, CO - Some people refer to this city as the adventure heaven. Get elevation enhaced exercise as you climb the flatirons and hike the many trailheads waiting for you. Everyone in Boulder seems to be on a bike and teams of professional cyclists tend to make driving on the highways a little more interesting than usual.

Winter Park, CO - A dream summer vacation for downhill mountain biking and mountain hiking enthusiasts who are mainly looking for something to climb or traverse. White water rafting and the Winter Park Alpine Slide are also available.

Swiss Alps - A great place for moderate travel temperatures and elevation enhanced exercise and adventure. There are ample opportunities to find adventure in the Swiss Alps while based in the great summer city of Interlocken.