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Vail Overview

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Vail

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

11570ft
Vertical Drop

3450ft
Base

8120ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

18%

Intermediate Runs

29%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

28%

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

5289 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 31
Gondolas & Trams: 2
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 16
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 9

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 7

81658 Vail

Colorado

United States

Phone: 970-SKI-VAIL

activitiesdeskadmin@vailresorts.com

Vail Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/16/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/21/2013

Projected Days Open: 150

Days Open Last Year: 157

Years Open: 51

Average Snowfall: 350"

Vail Reviews

by ca-wthr-man 18th April 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
We Coloradians hate this more then Anyone - But Understand it

Pros: Most CO resorts Could stay open until late may
Cons: However The national Forest Servcice and Wildlife Services Says Otherwise
by tjkotula 23rd February 2013
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 4
It's Vail...*shrug*

Pros: Size, Variety of Terrain
Cons: Size, Attitude, Prices
by DaveO 12th January 2013
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Not As Advertised

Pros: Well... um...uh...hmmmm
Cons: Several
by huskerpeak 9th July 2012
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 5
The Mecca of Wide Open Ski Resorts

Pros: Groomed Terrain, Bowls, Lodging, Nightlife, Lift access
Cons: $$$$