Vail is a world famous ski resort and it is the largest in Colorado as well as the United States. Its 5289 acres include miles of groomed terrain, bowl skiing, three base areas and three terrain parks. Vail is a full scale resort with high class hotels and dining, as well as many lodging and dining options to choose from in different price ranges. There are many boutiques and shops to explore. Lots of sunshine, snow, amenities off the slopes and varied terrain make Vail a major ski resort destination.
| Location | Vail is located in central Colorado and is 97 miles from Denver. |
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| Airports | Vail/Eagle Airport- 35 miles Denver International Airport- 120 miles |
| Season Length | November to April (typical length, depending on weather) |
| Hours | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Mountain Info
| Acres | 5289 |
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| Base Elevation | 8120 ft |
| Summit Elevation | 11,570 ft |
| Vertical Rise | 3450 ft |
| Avg. Annual Snowfall | 366 in |
| Lessons | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Terrain Park | Yes – 3 |
| Snowcat Skiing | No |
| Cross Country Skiing | Yes |
| Night Skiing | No |
| Trails | 193 |
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| Longest Run | 4 Miles |
| Terrain | 18% Beginner 29% Intermediate 53% Expert/Advanced |
| Lifts | Total Lifts: 31 Gondola: 1 High-speed quads: 17 Fixed-grip quad: 1 Triple chairs: 2 Double chairs: 1 Surface lifts: 3 Conveyors: 6 |
| Amenities | Full scale resort amenities |
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| Trail Map Link | Vail Trail Map Vail Back Trail Map |
| Ski Town | The town of Vail is right next to the ski area. It is largely free of cars and is serviced by free shuttles. It has many shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs to choose from and there are many different kinds of events held in Vail throughout the year. In addition there are other small mountain towns near Vail to explore. |
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| Summer | Vail is a four season resort with lots of summer activities. There is lift served biking and hiking on mountain as well as many other activities. There are plenty of other recreational opportunities throughout the surrounding areas. |