Vail Overview

Vail

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Vail offers virtually everything a die hard powder junkie could crave, from the Lionshead cruisers to the famous Back Bowls. Blue Sky Basin is a "must ski." The Bavarian-like Village at the base is pedestrian friendly and charming. The shopping is upscale. The scene - trendy and charming all at once. Vail boasts three distinct areas of the mountain, each with their own features and fortes, including four terrain parks, seven bowls, and 5,289 acres of freeride terrain. At seven miles wide, finding fresh tracks is as easy as finding elbow room.

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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 Days Open: 150

Days Open Last Year: 157

Years Open: 50

Average Snowfall: 350

Vail Reviews

by Bigb55555 Jan 24, 2012
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Best Place in the World

Pros: Everything
Cons: Crowds
by cpaz21 Jan 23, 2012
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Epic Powder Sunday!

Pros: Powder
Cons: Need more!
by ben steel Dec 28, 2011
- Overall Rating 1.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 1.0
- Terrain Park 1.0
- Nightlife 3.0
yikes !

Pros: Small crowds
Cons: Snow - No Back Bowls