Skiing
At 5,289 acres, Vail is the largest single ski mountain in North America, featuring seven powdery bowls, backcountry skiing of Blue Sky Basin and the front side. 1,500 acres of corduroy means the most groomed terrain on the planet. You don’t have to look for sweet spots here – they find you. With a yearly average of 346 inches of snowfall and 300 days of sunshine, Vail will change your idea of a good time.
Fast Facts on Vail
| Summit Elevation |
11,570 ft./3,527 m |
| Base Elevation |
Base Elevation 8,120 ft./2,475 m |
| Vertical Rise |
3,450 ft./1,052 m |
| Snowmaking |
390 acres/158 hec |
| Total skiable acres |
5,289 acres/2,140 hec |
| # of Trails |
193 |
| Longest run |
Riva, 4 miles/6.4 km |
For more information, view our Live Camera or view the Trail Map.
Ski Packages
Stay at The Lodge at Vail for our Skier's Escape package including nightly accommodations, lift tickets and daily breakfast at Cucina Rustica from just $334 per night!
Mountain Terrain/Lift Opening & Closing Schedule
Vail Mountain opens November 16, 2007 and will stay open through April 13, 2008. Vail Mountain will open with 5 lifts servicing the Vail Square (LionsHead) area of the mountain. The back bowls are scheduled to open the weekend of December 15 and Blue Sky Basin is scheduled to open the week of December 18, 2006.
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets are available to purchase online, learn more>>
Ski/Snowboard Rentals
The Lodge at Vail is proud to offer ski and snowboard rentals in advance so that your vacation is as hassel-free as possible, learn more>>
