Summer Mountain Travel Update for July 26, 2011

It's hard to believe we're already in the midst of summer, but before you know it, we'll start switching gears and mindsets to ski season. Before it comes to that, if you're anything like me, you'll want to end the summer season with a bang and now is the perfect time to start planning your Labor Day getaway. As an epicenter for activities, festivals and other fun events, not to mention great weather conditions and majestic scenery, the mountains are the ideal place to spend a holiday weekend.

To help start your planning, we've compiled a list of some of the top Labor Day weekend happenings in the mountains:

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival – Snowmass Village, CO: Three days of music will fill the air at the Snowmass Town Park in Snowmass Village as world- renowned acts including Thievery Corporation, Girl Talk, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Steely Dan, Michael Franti & Spearhead and Zac Brown Band take the stage. In addition to these headliners, diverse live music can be enjoyed on two side stages and during the JAS After Dark performances each night. Festival goers will also be able to wander through the JAS Village, which will host an international bazaar of exotic food, drink and crafts.

Telluride Film Festival – Telluride, CO: Swells of passionate film enthusiasts flood the town for four days of total cinematic immersion, embarking on a viewing odyssey, blissfully spending entire days in flickering dark rooms. The Telluride Film Festival doesn't reveal the program until everyone lands in town, yet attendees trust that a unique experience will unfold. The top-secret program features premieres, classics, seminars and discussions with the world's leading filmmakers and stars.

7th Annual Wild West Air Fest and Labor Day Weekend Celebration – Steamboat Springs, CO: Labor Day weekend in Steamboat provides fun for the whole family! An assortment of activities and events take place including the Wild West Air Fest, the semi-annual downtown sidewalk sale, the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash PBR, The Steamboat Springs Stage Race, the Steamboat Stockdog Challenge and more!

Northstar Arts & Crafts Festival – Northstar, Lake Tahoe, CA: This free event brings together an exciting group of more than 50 artists showcasing their assortment of collectable arts and crafts in a variety of mediums including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography and much more!

Start planning your Labor Day escape to the mountains by visiting SummerMountainTravel.com or by calling one of our experienced Mountain Vacation Specialists at 800-548-3226. At Summer Mountain Travel, we can customize your complete summer escape to include everything from lodging, airline tickets, car rentals and ground transfers to an array of outdoor activities such as bike rentals, rafting and ATV tours.