Vail Mountain's Epic Discovery Gives You a Reason to Visit in the Summer

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Vail may be known for its snow, but summer is an increasingly popular time to go, too. With no humidity and pleasant temperatures, Vail makes for a great escape from the city heat.

And while there are a ton of summer activities, the best is Epic Discovery. Located at 10,350 feet, Epic Discovery offers more than 10 outdoor adventure activities like tubing, an alpine coaster, an adventure course, and bungee trampolining. The highlight is the Game Creek Aerial Adventure canopy zip line course. Watch the video below for a look at all that Epic Discovery has to offer.

Game Creek Aerial Adventure passes are $189 and include unlimited passes to all of the Epic Discovery activities. Or, you can purchase the Ultimate Adventure Pass for $89. Passes can also be purchased for individual activities. Most facilities and the restaurant are open during summer.

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Ashley traveled to Vail, Colorado, courtesy of the Vail Local Marketing District and The Sebastian Hotel-Vail. Follow all of her adventures, big and small, on Instagram and Twitter.

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