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Buena Vista Overview

  • 3.8

  • 3 Reviews
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Elevation

  • Summit
    1510 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    230 Ft.
  • Base
    1280 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

0%

Longest Run

772.2

Skiable Terrain

30

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 6
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 2
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 2

Common Misspellings

Beuana Vista, Beuna Vista, Boenavista, Buanna Vista, Bueana Vista, Buena Vistsa, Buena-Vista, Buenavista, Buenevista, Buenivista, Buenovista, Bunea Vista, Bunevista

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 11, 2010

Projected Closing Ski Season: Mar 27, 2011

Projected Days Open: 60

Days Open Last Year: 57

Years Open: 63

Average Snowfall: 78

Buena Vista Reviews

  • by ilovesnow Feb 14, 2012
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 5.0
    • Nightlife 2.0

    Fun place to ski and have a good time

    Pros: Nice snow, sweet terrain park, big chalet with great food, for a good price!
    Cons: I honestly can't think of any

     
  • by lawnchair03 Jan 10, 2012
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 5.0
    • Nightlife 5.0

    Local Family Fun, In all ways!

    Pros: Fun, Family orientated, Great food, wonderful piano music,great tubing,wonderful view, good place for groups
    Cons: Nothing

     
  • by SportsPsych Nov 13, 2008
    • Overall Rating 3.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3.0
    • Terrain Park 3.0
    • Nightlife 3.0

    Family Friendly and a cheerful atmosphere that includes a piano player.

    Pros: Buena Vista has a friendly and competent staff. The Nastar skiing is a blast.
    Cons: I just wish the runs were longer but they are varied.

     

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