Located 3,625 feet up on Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak ... If you don't have a ski pass, a return gondola ride costs $40 for adults (age 13+) and $26 for kids (ages 5-12).

Even though the prices are high, travelers agree that a ride on the Silver Queen Gondola is a must for visitors to Aspen, citing the fantastic views and the enjoyable journey up the mountain.

A recent storm in Vermont has impacted more than ski conditions ... mountain ops discovered that 100mph winds literally blew the roof off the gondola's top terminal building.

Other warm-weather activities include gondola rides, rock climbing ... Small Group Tour in Stowe, Vermont (67 reviews) Moonlight Cabin Snowshoe Tour ...

A recent storm in Vermont has impacted more than ski conditions ... However, amidst storm recovery, mountain ops discovered that 100mph winds literally blew the roof off the gondola's top terminal ...