Vail Ski Resort

COLORADO / VAIL

Related:

Colorado Vail Valley

Nearby:

Beaver Creek Copper Mountain

First Hand Reports

Elevation

8,120'

Base

11,570'

Summit

3,450'

Vertical Drop

Trails

277

5,317 Acres

Lifts

33

5 Types

Snowfall

239"

Annual Snowfall

26"

Nov

55"

Dec

54"

Jan

49"

Feb

47"

Mar

26"

Apr

Best known for

# 3 All Mountain Terrain in North America
# 2 All Mountain Terrain in United States
# 1 All Mountain Terrain in Colorado

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Vail_Fresh Snow Skiers_(c): Vail Resorts / Jack Affleck

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Vail_Morning Run_(c): Vail Resort / Eric Dunn

Where to Stay

Plan Your Trip

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 14, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 19, 2026

Projected Days Open

156

Days Open Last Year

158

Years Open

63

Average Snowfall

239"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

23%

Intermediate Runs

34%

Advanced Runs

42%

Expert Runs

2%

Runs in Total

277

Longest Run

4 mi

Skiable Terrain

5,317 ac

Snow Making

461 ac

Lifts

33

Gondolas & Trams

2

High Speed Sixes

4

High Speed Quads

15

Quad Chairs

3

Surface Lifts

9

Inside Scoop

Vail_Bluebird Powder_(c): Vail Resort / Eric Dunn

Reviews

Ciera Causey

I love Vail. Always will. If you know where to go, the skiing is mind blowing. Apres at the base is meh but there are many hidden spots where the locals like to party. All around fantastic.

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