golf

Nestled deep into the San Juan Mountains, Telluride offers a full 365 degrees of awesome in the summer.

Enjoy the huge bike park, golf course and more without the Tahoe crowds at this Epic summer resort.

With plenty of money recently invested, look no further than Killington for Vermont's finest summer activities.

With hiking, biking, self-powered boating and golf, summer at Big Bear is a hot ticket.

Thanks to Epic Discovery, there is an endless number of activities in Vail all summer long.

Warren Miller and a summer afternoon on a golf course.

When you think 4th of July, you probably think: fireworks, cookouts, and beach-side festivities. When the people at Mammoth think of 4th of July they think: skiing, golfing, and mountain biking.

When the snow melts and the season ends, many of us trade boots and skis for clubs and balls, rediscovering a love for all things green on sun-drenched fairways that stretch on for miles. Mountain recreation enthusiasts have known for years about the great golf opportunities in the high country, with celebrity course designers and rethought layouts built into the sides of our favorite mountains, we could not help but join them. Here are our top-five public mountain golf courses.