Vail... There's No Comparison!
Vail boasts three distinct
areas of the mountain, each with their own features and flavor, including
four terrain parks, seven bowls of freeride terrain reaching seven miles
from side to side. Vail's legendary Back Bowls represent just one-third
of Vail's total terrain. Combined with the adventure experience of Blue
Sky Basin and the variety found on "the Front Side", there's 5,289 acres
of the best ski day you've ever had. In fact on an average day at Vail,
there are only two skiers per acre. On a busy day, a whopping four per
acre. Imagine having this much mountain to yourself.
Vail is ranked #1
Once again the readers of Ski Magazine agree.
As the largest single mountain ski resort in North America, Vail offers
a combination of quantity and quality that can't be beat. Vail continues
to focus on guest-driven improvements each season.
Adventure Ridge - NEW ACTIVITIES FOR 2007!
There's a whole other world of outdoor winter fun that
doesn't require skis or boards-just an adventurous spirit. Adventure Ridge
is the place to play all day and night in more directions than just downhill.
With Tubing, Snowmobiling, Trampolines and Ski Biking, it's perfect for anyone looking for some unique fun! This year the excitement expands with Family Dinner Theatre featuring the "Buckaroo Bonanza Bunch" wild western theatre company, Nature at Night for wildlife tours under the stars, and Free Family Movie Night at Eagle's Nest every Tuesday.
Vail's Villages
From the Austrian-inspired Vail Village to the
family-friendly Lionshead village, Vail is all about the perfect vacation,
with all the amenities of cosmopolitan living nestled within a dramatic winter
setting. Dine and shop, wander through art galleries, pamper yourself at
luxurious spas and revel about it all over apres-ski before relaxing in your
slopeside accommodations. Of course, when you're not wearing your ski goggles,
Vail has events all winter long from recreational to cultural, including Vail
Snow Daze, Taste of Vail, the Vail Film Festival and Spring Back to Vail. You'll
always find reasons to keep coming back fo more.
World Class Dining to compliment World Class Skiing!
From five courses to
five-minute bites, Vail has a bounty of options and flavors. Vail's signature Game
Creek Restaurant offers guests a sensory experience that includes phenomenal
French-American dishes coupled perfectly with fine wines. Arrive at Game Creek
by snowcat for a true one-of-a-kind experience. Over 70 other mouth- watering
alternatives include cozy pubs and a range of family-friendly eateries.
Nightlife
After the fun on the slopes winds down, a whole new side of
Vail begins to emerge. Dozens of hot spots for dozens of reasons. Sunny decks and
cold beers after a day on the slopes, an intimate piano bar for relaxing or perhaps,
a dance club where you can catch some great live music. Whatever your speed, we've
got your spot.
Mountain Stats and Facts:
- Base Elevation: 8,120 ft./2,475 meters
- Summit Elevation: 11,570 ft./3,527 meters
- Vertical Rise: 3,450 ft./1,052 meters
Trail System
- Permitted Acres: 5,289 acres
- Trails: 193 named trails
- Trail Classification:
Vail Front-side
- 40% Expert
- 32% Intermediate
- 28% Beginner
Back Bowls
- 87% Expert
- 13% Intermediate
- 0% Beginner
Blue Sky Basin
- 53% Expert
- 47% Intermediate
- 0% Beginner
- Longest Run: Riva - almost 4 miles
- Snowmaking: 390 acres
- Grooming: On average Vail grooms 1,300- 1,600 acres of terrain per night,
which is more than most resorts have in total skiable acres!
Getting Here
Is easy - Just get here as fast as you can! Discover the
convenience of flying directly into Vail/Eagle County Airport, located
just 30 minutes west of Vail on Interstate 70. Take advantage of nonstop
air service from 13 major cities across the country on six of the largest
domestic airlines with 757 Jet service. Plus, you can connect from
virtually any departure city in North America. Additionally, Denver
International Airport is only 110 miles away via Interstate 70.
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