Vail Mountain
Vail Ski Resort
One of the largest ski resorts in North America, with about 2,100 hectares of terrain. Its front side, back bowls, and Blue Sky Basin each have their own character.
Vail Ski Resort opened in 1962. Its skiable area covers about 5,300 acres (roughly 2,100 hectares), with nearly 200 runs. The summit sits at about 3,527 metres above sea level, with a vertical drop of about 1,050 metres, which makes it one of the largest single-mountain ski resorts in North America. The Front Side has well-groomed intermediate runs. The seven Back Bowls and the distant Blue Sky Basin suit advanced skiers. Take Gondola One from Vail Village or the Eagle Bahn Gondola from Lionshead to reach the mountain. Eagles Nest and Two Elk Lodge have restaurants. The resort belongs to Vail Resorts, so the Epic Pass is accepted here. Day-ticket prices are high, so buy online in advance. The gondolas also run in summer, when you can hike and mountain bike on the mountain.
Opening hours
Winter approx. 08:30–16:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Vail Village
- Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
- Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Lionshead Village
- Eagle's Nest & Eagle Bahn Gondola
- Vail Back Bowls
- Blue Sky Basin