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Vail Ski Resort is world-renowned for providing guests with an experience that truly is “Like nothing on Earth.” Founded in 1962, the Colorado resort is home to seven legendary back bowls spanning seven miles across the backside of the resort. The ski area is enormous with over 5,289 acres to explore and four distinct base areas connected by free buses and heated walkways. It draws skiers from all over the world and provides excellent terrain for all ability levels.
The resort has great terrain options, excellent ski schools and a large assortment of shopping and dining options. The two main base areas are Vail Village and Lionshead. Vail Village located at the base of Gondola One is the original base area and is home to Vail’s iconic covered bridge that crosses Gore Creek. Lionshead Village, located just west of Vail Village, is serviced by its own gondola and is home to luxury resorts.
Denver to Vail is about 1.5 hours – or more depending on traffic. It is 100 miles from Denver International Airport and 30 miles east of Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE). There are plenty of shuttle services to Vail. Once you get to Vail, you can navigate the town by bus for free.
Vail is a great destination for many skiers, but the resort can get crowded on the weekends. So, check the chair lift status signs at strategic intersections on the mountain to avoid backups. A yellow light means the lift maze is full so choose an alternative route if possible. A green light means you are good to go.
Vail Ski Resort Grooming Report Page
Vail Ski Resort Front Side Winter Trail Map Page
Vail Ski Resort Back Bowls Winter Trail Map Page
Vail Ski Resort Blue Sky Basin Winter Trail Map Page
Vail Ski Resort Summer BIKE Trail Map Page
Vail Ski Resort Summer HIKE Trail Map Page
Vail Ski Resort Lift Status Page
Vail Ski Resort COVID SAFETY INFO
Vail Ski Resort tubing facilities at Snowmass
Vail Ski Resort Alpine Coaster
Vail Ski Resort Vail Terrain Park
Vail Ski Resort outdoor ice rink
Vail Ski Resort Snowshoe Tours
Vail Scenic Snow Cat Tours near Vail
Vail Ski Resort Ski School Lessons
Vail Ski Resort Mountain Tours
Vail Ski Resort Ski Equipment Rental
VAIL REC CENTER Nordic X-Country
Vail Nordic X-Country SKI Trail Map Page
VAIL SKI RESORT STATS INCLUDE.
WINTER 2020/2021
OPERATING HOURS
Opening Day: Friday, November 20, 2020
Gondola and Chairlift Hours
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Hours extend over the course of the Season)
Closing Day
April 11, 2021
WINTER MOUNTAIN INFO
Total Skiable Terrain
5,317 Acres (2,141 H)
Front Side
1,655 Acres
Back Bowls
3,017 Acres
Blue Sky Basin
645 Acres
Beginner Terrain
18%
Intermediate Terrain
29%
Advanced-Expert Terrain
53%
Trails
195
Lifts
31
Longest Run
Riva Ridge - 4 miles (6.4 KM)
Average Annual Snowfall
354 inches (899 CM)
Elevation
Base Elevation
8,120 Feet (2,454 M)
Mid-Elevation
10,250 Feet (3,125 M)
Peak Elevation
11,570 Feet (3,527 M)
Vertical Rise
3,450 Feet (1,052 M)
VERTICAL DROP
3,450 feet/1,051 meters
CHAIRLIFTS
29 total(3 High Speed Six Person Chair Lift, 15 High Speed Quad Chair lifts, 1 Quad Chair lift, 1 Three Person Chair lifts, and 9 Surface lifts)
