I’ve been here every summer for around the last 6 years. It’s nice and quiet with not a lot of annoying tourists and summer traffic. Holy Cross Wilderness south of the resort has some incredible hikes. I’ve done up 16 mile hikes in the area without passing more than 1 other person on the trail once I’m in the backcountry. The Tourquoise Lakes and Beaver Lake are great. I’ve hiked to the top of Beaver Creek’s ski mountain as well as Grouse Mountain. I plan to peak Jackson one of these days. You can take the lift to Spruce Saddle in the summer as well.