Mountain Spy :: May 2022

Booking trends show that mountain destinations will remain very popular with travelers this summer. Combined with the growth in outdoor participation, resorts should be ready for a busy few months. And surveys suggest that activities with a low barrier to entry—like hiking and camping—are most popular with new outdoor participants, hence the Spy’s question.

It’s easy to see the appeal of camping at a well-maintained recreation area like a ski resort. Those new to the outdoors and/or lacking familiarity with ski areas and how they’re managed may not know that camping isn’t customary (or even allowed) at all mountains. Policies vary depending on a long list of factors. Would-be recreators may be surprised to learn that pitching a tent comes with “red tape” at many ski areas.