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If this summer’s heat has you longing for some crisp, cool mountain air, you aren't alone. We’re officially counting down to sweater weather and golden aspens. And what better place to enjoy it than in the Vail Valley in September.

Ice cream just screams summer and a perfect bluebird sky afternoon in the mountains wouldn’t be complete without a cone, a dish, or a shake. We asked our local teams to give us the scoop on their top picks to cool down and treat yourself in Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, Vail, and Beaver Creek.

Ski season gets all the hype. But ask a local what their absolute favorite time of year is, and you will almost always get the same answer: summer. Here are our top five reasons why summer is the mountains’ best kept secret.

Welcome to the Urban Way neighborhood in Steamboat Springs, a progressive new development blending modern architecture with western charm. With views looking straight up Mount Werner on one side and across the valley on the other, Urban Way offers travelers a taste of western life without losing the city-style luxuries travelers enjoy.

Mankind has forever looked to the skies with fascination and awe, just as so many people did this past week witnessing the spectacular solar eclipse. However, beyond these rare cosmic events, there is a dazzling display of stars and planets every night. And the simple pleasure of stargazing is as mesmerizing as any celestial spectacle.

Ski-in/ski-out vacation homes are highly sought after in mountain resorts. But in the summer, having the convenience of pedaling straight to a bike path or mountain bike trail, or stepping off the deck onto a nearby hiking trail is equally desirable.

Ski-in/ski-out vacation homes are highly sought after in mountain resorts. But in the summer, having the convenience of pedaling straight to a bike path or mountain bike trail, or stepping off the deck onto a nearby hiking trail is equally desirable.

Ski-in/ski-out vacation homes are highly sought after in mountain resorts. But in the summer, having the convenience of pedaling straight to a bike path or mountain bike trail, or stepping off the deck onto a nearby hiking trail is equally desirable.

Ski-in/ski-out vacation homes are highly sought after in mountain resorts. But in the summer, having the convenience of pedaling straight to a bike path or mountain bike trail, or stepping off the deck onto a nearby hiking trail is equally desirable.

If you need some relief from the summer heat, start dreaming about (and planning) a holiday vacation in the snow. It starts with picking the perfect home in a Colorado ski resort. Here’s what to look for.