Vail ski resort
Snow Range
2,500-3,488m
Resort Quote
no resort is more famous for its amazing powder back bowls
Intro
Vail is one of the world's top ski resorts with superb accommodation and an attractive alpine style village centre with a fabulous après ski atmosphere. It is also the largest single mountain ski area in America, stretching 7 miles from east to west and caters for everyone, with smooth groomed runs through to challenging cornices and off piste back bowls. The newly redeveloped Lionshead area of Vail is located at the base of the gondola with its own great selection of bars, shops, restaurants and an ice skating rink.
Top Offers5* Lodge at Vail: Book by Nov 01 and get up to 25% off accommodation
3* Evergreen Lodge: Book by 18 Nov: 10% off accommodation and pay 6 nights get 7 & pay 12 get 14
- the experience
- the slopes Vail snowboarding
- Vail lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Vail
The experience
Vail Nightlife
Lively and varied in Vail
· Tap Room, The Club, Garfinkels & Red Lion
Activities
· Ice skating · Snowmobiling · Ski biking · Adventure Ridge · Snowshoe Tours · Dog sledding
Eating out in Vail
Over 100 great dining options in Vail and for all price ranges. · Main courses from $6 to $25. · Sweet Basil, Lancelot, Blu's
Other amenities
· Colourful shops, restaurants and bars · Health clubs · Winter footpaths · Wildlife tours · Shuttle service between Vail and Beaver Creek, half-hourly (0800-2400 hrs), $5 each way · Silverthorne Factory Outlet Shopping Centre
Resort features
- Green resort
Transfer time
Denver: 2 hrs 30 mins,
Eagle: 45 mins (no direct flight from UK)
Coach transfer included, car hire or private transfers available at a supplement.
The slopes
Ski Information Beginners
Beginners are excellently catered for, with a superb ski school, convenient lifts immediately behind the village, and plenty of long, wide-open, gentle runs right from the top of the mountain.
Ski Information Intermediates
With 5,174 acres of incredible skiing, you can choose from miles of prepared pistes and superb groomed runs to the world famous Back Bowls. Colorado powder snow is so light that intermediates can enjoy most runs. Make sure to try the 'Blue Sky Basin'.
Ski Information Advanced
Double black diamond runs like Goshawk and Peregrine will really test the best. Revel in the glory of the acres of virgin powder snow in no less than six massive Back Bowls, plus mile upon mile of mogul fields, creating the perfect skiing experience.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Freeriders are spoilt for choice, with powder filled back bowls and the glades for intermediate/ advanced riders. Golden Peak is the domain of the freestyler with both expert and beginner pipes and numerous kickers.
Slope facts
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Total Kms of Piste
5,289 acres
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Number of Lifts
33 (13)
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Snow Cannons
380 acres covered
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Longest Run
6.4kms
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Mountain Restaurants
10
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Cross-country
45kms
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Snow Range
2,500-3,488m
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Resort Height:
2,500m (8,200ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| Adult (13-64 years) | 6 days | Extra day |
| Value season | £240 | £26 |
| Peak season | £358 | £60 |
| High season | £276 | £26 |
| Mid season | £201 | £6 |
| Low season | £129 | £0 |
| Child (5-12 years) | 6 days | Extra day |
| Value season | £169 | £26 |
| Peak season | £183 | £31 |
| High season | £182 | £26 |
| Mid season | £130 | £6 |
| Low season | £129 | £0 |
Peak season: 20/12-02/01
High season: 03/01-27/03
Mid season: 28/03-09/04
Low season: 10/04-close
Photo required for lift pass? No
Lift pass coverage: All lifts in Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin.
Are lift passes for consecutive days? No, 3 day break with a 5-14 day lift pass
Ski/Board Tuition
| Full days | 1 Day | 3 Days |
| Adult (16+ yrs) | £89 | - |
| Youth (13-15 yrs) | £89 | - |
| Child ski* (3-12 yrs) | £104 | - |
| Child board* (6-12 yrs) | £104 | - |
| 3 Day Special (16+ yrs) | - | £177 |
Learn to Ski/Board
| Adult (16+ yrs) | 3 Days |
| First Time ski or board | £259 |
Ski Pack Further Information
Children aged 12 and under in group ski or board lessons will be required to wear a helmet unless a parent or guardian signs a waiver releasing the resort from non-helmet wearing liabilities.
Snow Savers
• EPIC PASS: Adult £389 - Child £194
A season pass with unlimited skiing in 2010/11 for Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe. Book by 15 Nov.
• Epic 7-Pack: Adult £292 - Child £142
7 days, unrestricted access for Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe. Book by 15 Nov.
• Kids Ski Free – aged 4 and under
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult (13+ years) | 6 days | Extra day |
| Skis / Skis & boots | £105 | £18 |
| Board / Board & boots | £105 | £18 |
| Superior skis | £123 | £20 |
| Superior skis & boots | £137 | £23 |
| Child (13 & under) | ||
| Skis only | £56 | £9 |
| Skis & boots | £62 | £10 |
| Board only | £65 | £11 |
| Board & boots | £78 | £13 |
Snow Savers
• EPIC PASS: Adult £389 - Child £194
A season pass with unlimited skiing in 2010/11 for Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe. Book by 15 Nov.
• Epic 7-Pack: Adult £292 - Child £142
7 days, unrestricted access for Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe. Book by 15 Nov.
• Kids Ski Free – aged 4 and under
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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