Ruedi Reservoir near the resort town of Aspen — 9,000 feet above sea level — is the setting for a summer sailing experience, hosted by The St. Regis Aspen Resort and Aspen Sailing School. Participating guests self-drive the resort’s turbo-charged Lexus NX down the mountain roads along the Frying Pan River for the hour-long journey to Ruedi’s waters. Once there, professional instructors who have sailed in the America’s Cup lead sailing sessions aboard a 12-foot Sunfish sailboat. The four-hour sailing school includes a lunch break with wine and a gourmet picnic prepared by chef David Viviano including lobster BLTs, apple coleslaw, and heirloom tomato and watermelon salad.

Cost for The St. Regis Sailing Experience begins at $2,000, available with a minimum two-night stay for groups of up to four people. Options include the use of a 24-foot yacht for cruising in the mountain waters. In addition to butler service, the resort also offers St. Regis Rituals including Summer Après Tea with chilled or iced Vosges Haut-Chocolat and Illy coffee, and a daily Champagne sabering at 5:15 p.m. At the end of the day, guests are invited to Shadow Mountain Lounge to settle beside the crackling fireplace and enjoy a nightcap or sweet indulgence. Friday and Saturday evenings from 7–11 p.m., there’s live music from local musicians Boo Coo.