Vail Resort
Winter at Vail Resort
The Vail Ski Resort is located in Eagle County, Colorado, next to the town of Vail. One of the largest mountain ski resorts in the U.S., with 5,289 acres, Vail Mountain features seven bowls, and three sections: The Front-Side, Blue Sky Basin and the Back Bowls. Opened in 1962, Vail Ski Resort is the fourth largest resort in North America, behind Park City, Big Sky Resort and Whistler Blackcomb. Most of the mountain is wide open terrain and features trails of all types, from cruising runs off most of Front Side and Blue Sky Basin lifts, to the wide open Back Bowls, glades, chutes and moguls in the Northwoods area. Vail Village is modeled after a Bavarian Village with pedestrian streets and rugged mountain backdrops.
Skiable Terrain
5,289 ac
Vertical Drop
3,451 Ft
Annual Snowfall
350 IN
Summit
11,572 Ft
Projected Opening
11/14/2018
Projected Closing
04/14/2019
Trail Map
Where to stay
Vail Village
- Most popular place to stay
- Plenty of dining, shopping and nightlife options
- Most expensive
Cascade Village
- Quieter area, away from main villages
- Served by its own lift
- Sells out quickly
West Vail
- Fast food chains and supermarkets
- Hotels and condos
- 25 minutes away by resort bus
Getting to Vail
Getting to Vail is easy. The resort is located in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado, just 100 miles west of Denver International Airport (DIA) and just 30 miles east of Eagle/Vail Airport. You can rent a car and drive, or take the ultra-convenient, relaxing and affordable Colorado Mountain Express shuttle service via I-70.
Flying
Vail is serviced by both the Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) and Denver International Airport (DEN). EGE has non-stop jet service from numerous major domestic and international cities, and DEN is just two hours east of Vail.
Recommended Option
Flying to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) may end up costing more but the time and savings by getting a transfer can make it worth while. EGE is only 30 miles from Vail making it a short drive wheather getting a rental car or transfer.
Travel by car
Getting to Vail by car is simple via Interstate 70. Vail is located in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado, just 100 miles west of Denver and just 30 miles east of Eagle.
Benefit of renting a car
The biggest benefit of renting a car is Vail is located in the heart of Colorado. Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone are all close and are on the EPIC pass.
Downside of renting a car
Colorado is know for getting lots of snow and Vail pass is no exception. The pass often gets closed due to weather and can cause the 100 mile drive from Denver to take twice as long.
Get a transfer
Vail Deals
Vail Ski Vacation Packages
If Vail's epic Back Bowls, lively base villages and gorgeous Rocky Mountain views sound like the Colorado ski vacation of your dreams, start the booking process today. You can begin by searching our online Vail lodging inventory. Use the filters to narrow down the options based on your budget and preferences. You can also book your flights, ground transfers, lift tickets, lessons and equipment rental online. Or if you'd prefer, leave the heavy-lifting to Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists. They can help you customize your ideal Vail ski vacation package, including accommodations, air travel, ground transportation, lift tickets, ski or snowboard rentals, activities to events around town and more.
