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Vail Ski Resort
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Vail, with its size and terrain, is America's premier ski destination. There is no comparison. Vail is consistently ranked the #1 Ski Resort in North America, according to the readers of SKI magazine. To be exact, Vail has been the #1 Ski resort 12 times since the ratings began in 1988. Vail has earned this premier designation for terrain, snow conditions and challenge. Combining the largest single-mountain ski area in North America with more than 5,000 acres of skiable terrain, Vail provides a huge variety of trails for skiers and riders of every level. Vail also boasts the largest network of express quad chairlifts in the world with 33 total lifts, 14 high speed quads and one gondola. One of Vail's most prominent features is Vail's world-famous Back Bowls with over 2,700 acres of wide-open skiing terrain. With the new Blue Sky Basin open there are 645 acres of gladed natural adventure experience.

Vail is also proud to be one of the premier ski and snowboard schools with more than 800 instructors. There are a multitude of programs for every ability - from the renowned learn-to-ski lessons to expert mogul and powder workshops. In addition, lessons are offered in many languages for International visitors, as well as for students who have adaptive needs. The town of Vail also rivals the mountain. A Tyrolean-style village featuring a wide range of accommodations with more than 250 shops and 100 restaurants and bars is the center of the Vail Valley. And to get around, Vail has a free intra-resort bus system. Just 100 miles to the west of Denver, Vail is one of North America's most famous winter playgrounds.

 

 

Ski season dates November -- April
Skiable Acreage 5,289 acres (2,142 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall 348 in (884 cm)
Summit Elevation 11,570 ft (3,527 m)
Base Elevation 8,120 ft (2,475 m)
Vertical Drop 3,450 ft (1,052 m)
Longest Run 15,840 ft (4,828 m)
Terrain parks 4
Snowmaking 33%
 

 

Number of Lifts 33 Lift Capacity 53,381 per hour
 
Hi-Speed Gondola   Double Chairs 4
High Speed Quads 14 Surface Lifts 5
Gondola (12 person) 1 Fixed Grip Quad 1
Triple Chairs 3 Carpets 5
 

 

Easy 18%
Intermediate 29%
Advanced/Expert 53%
 

 

Child Care Yes Restaurants Yes
Adaptive Skier Yes Snowboard Rentals Yes
Ski Lessons Yes Snowboard Lessons Yes
Ski Rentals Yes Cildren's Programs Yes
Nearby Lodging Yes Women's Programs Yes
 

 

Ask us anything. We've got the answers you're looking for and the phone numbers and links below:

You may also want to consult our Frequently Asked Questions online section to find answers immediately.

Reservations & Vacation Customer Service - 877-204-7881

Snow Conditions-970-476-4888

Driving Conditions - 877-315-7623

Colorado Dept. of Transportation - 303-639-1111

Town of Vail - 970-479-2226 or Channel 19

Lodging-888-830-SNOW or 970-496-4500

Ski & Snowboard School - 800-475-4543

Lift tickets-800-842-8062

Resort Info & Activities - 970-476-9090

Employment - 888-SKI-JOB1

PEAKS-800-842-8062

Groups & Conferences - 877-918-7669

Lost & Found - 970-479-3059

Rentals & Tuning

Vail Sports, Vail Village - 970-479-0600

Vail Sports LionsHead, Vail 21 - 970-476-3600

Vail Sports Lionshead, Landmark - 970-476-4875

Vail Sports LionsHead - 970-479-4412

Vail Sports Golden Peak - 970-479-4912

One Track Mind Snowboards LionsHead - 970-476-1397

One Track Mind Snowboards Vail Village - 970-476-3839

Accessibility for individuals with special needs

Voice and TTY - 970-479-3072

Adaptive skiing programs - 970-479-3264

Vail Mountain by email (not for lodging, reservations or cancellations):
vailinfo@vailresorts.com

You can also contactVail Resortsthe old-fashioned way - by mail at:

Vail Resorts
P.O. Box 7
Vail, CO 81658
970-476-5601

 

 

From Denver

From Denver International Airport: Vail is only 125 miles (201km) west, a two and a half hour drive via Interstate 70.

Vail is located in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado, just 100 miles west of Denver and just 35 miles east of Eagle. I-70 is a scenic and direct route into Vail from just about anywhere!

Once in Vail, follow the signage to the Main Vail Exit (176) where most lodging, parking and access to the mountain can be found. East and West Vail can also be easily accessed by exits (180 and 173) just before and after the Main Vail Exit.

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.

From Eagle County Airport
Vail is about 35 miles (55 km) east of Eagle County Airport on I-70. Take I-70 east to Vail exits 180, 176 and 173.

Vail is located in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado, just 100 miles west of Denver and just 35 miles east of Eagle. I-70 is a scenic and direct route into Vail from just about anywhere!

Once in Vail, follow the signage to the Main Vail Exit (176) where most lodging, parking and access to the mountain can be found. East and West Vail can also be easily accessed by exits (180 and 173) just before and after the Main Vail Exit.

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.

 

 



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