Vail Overview

Vail

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The brainchild of World War II veterans who trained in nearby Camp Hale prior to the war, Vail’s Bavarian-style village pays homage to the European ski towns that inspired it. The resort opened in 1962 and today attracts skiers and riders from around the world with 5,000+ acres of lift-served terrain, including seven famed “Back Bowls” and Blue Sky Basin. But it’s not just the legendary skiing that makes Vail like nothing on earth. The town enjoys a vibrant culinary and cultural scene, a healthy supply of après and nightlife options, world-class hotels and spas along with family activities and adventures for non-skiers beneath a backdrop of the picturesque Gore Range.

www.vail.com

800-805-2457

Vail, Colorado, Resort Overview Video //

Elevation

Summit

11570 Ft.
Vertical Drop

3450 Ft.
Base

8120 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

18%

Intermediate Runs

29%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

28%

Longest Run

4.0

Skiable Terrain

5289

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 31
Gondolas & Trams: 1
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 17
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 3

Contact Details

137 Benchmark Road

Avon, 81620

Phone: 970-SKI-VAIL

activitiesdeskadmin@vailresorts.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 18, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 15, 2012

Projected Days Open: 150

Days Open Last Year: 157

Years Open: 50

Average Snowfall: 350

Vail Reviews

by benjaminsawyer Mar 12, 2012
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 5.0
- Nightlife 5.0
It's Vail!

Pros: Everything.
Cons: None
by raiderruss Mar 10, 2012
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 4.0
great week of skiing

Pros: sunny beautiful weather
Cons: getting hot and snow getting crusty
by VolodymyrGayovyy Feb 13, 2012
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 5.0
My best vacation to date

Pros: no crowds at advanced terrain; beautiful tree runs when back bowls are open
Cons: crowds at popular blue slopes; expensive food