Vail ski resort
Snow Range
2500-3488m
no resort is more famous for its amazing powder back bowls
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 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.
- the experience
- the slopes Vail snowboarding
- Vail lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Vail
The experience
Vail Après Ski
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
- Family Choice
- Kids ski Free
- Ski Away Days
Transfer time
Denver 2 hrs 30 mins, Eagle 45 mins
Please select choice of coach or car hire at time of booking.
The slopes
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.
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'.
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.
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
317kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 33 Intermediate 61 Difficult 80 -
Number of lifts
33 (13)
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Direction of slopes
N, S, E, W
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Snow cannons
380 acres covered
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Longest run
6.4kms (Riva)
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Mountain restaurants
10
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Cross-country trails
45kms
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Snow Range
2500-3488m
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Village Height:
2,500m (8,200ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,430m (11,480ft)
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 | £205 | £26 |
| Peak season | £309 | £36 |
| Mid season | £234 | £23 |
| High season | £257 | £23 |
| Low season | £173 | £6 |
| Child (5-12 years) | 6 days | Extra day |
| Value season | £142 | £24 |
| Low season | £112 | £6 |
| All other dates | £153 | £17 |
Peak season: deps. 19/12-02/01
Mid season: deps. 03/01-11/02
High season: deps. 12/02/-36/03
Low season: deps. 27/03-18/04
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 - any 6 in 9 days, 7 in 10 etc.
Ski/Board Tuition
| Full days | 1 Day | 3 Days |
| Adult (16+ yrs) | £75 | - |
| Youth (13-15 yrs) | £75 | - |
| Child ski* (3-12 yrs) | £80 | - |
| Child board* (6-12 yrs) | £80 | - |
| Speciality Clinic (16+ yrs) | - | £159 |
* includes lunch
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult (16+ yrs) | 3 Days |
| First Time ski or board | £197 |
Package includes 3 days lift pass, equipment hire and tuition.
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.
the savings
• EPIC PASS Adult £345, Child £170
Valid all season providing unlimited skiing and riding in 6 world class resorts: Heavenly Resort in Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado for the entire 2009/10 season, pre-book by 15th Nov 2009.
• Discounted one day lift passes for Copper Mountain available online.
• FREE lift pass for children ages 4 and under all season.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult (13+ years) | 6 days | Extra day |
| Skis | £94 | £16 |
| Skis & boots | £104 | £17 |
| Superior skis | £125 | £21 |
| Superior skis & boots | £132 | £22 |
| Board | £125 | £21 |
| Board & boots | £132 | £22 |
| Child (13 & under) | ||
| Skis or board only | £83 | £14 |
| Skis or board & boots | £94 | £16 |
the savings
• EPIC PASS Adult £345, Child £170
Valid all season providing unlimited skiing and riding in 6 world class resorts: Heavenly Resort in Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado for the entire 2009/10 season, pre-book by 15th Nov 2009.
• Discounted one day lift passes for Copper Mountain available online.
• FREE lift pass for children ages 4 and under all season.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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