Vail Ski Resort | Vacation Packages
About Vail, Colorado
In addition to being the second largest ski destination in the United States, Vail Ski Resort is one of the most diverse of its kind in the world, which is why it’s such a great ski destination for families. Every level of skiing, every lodging preference and just about every budget can find a cozy place to call home during a ski vacation to Vail, Colorado.
Skiers and snowboarders looking for incredible views will be thrilled with the scenic vistas of the surrounding Gore Range while they explore Vail Ski Resort. Restaurant-goers can find everything from Iron Chef foodie fares to down-to-earth pub food and New York City-quality pizza in Vail Village. Those looking to relax in luxury will be happy to find a multitude of hotels whose objective is to pamper their guests like VIP's all throughout their stay in Vail.
Stay...
in one of the villages of Vail Ski Resort, like Golden Peak, Lionshead or Vail Village. Or, find lodging in one of the nearby neighborhoods of East Vail or West Vail.
Travel...
by flying directly into Eagle County Regional Airport, only about a half hour drive from Vail, or take the shuttle to the ski resort when flying in from Denver, Grand Junction or Colorado Springs.
Explore...
Vail’s seven wide-open Back Bowls.
Treat...
yourself to designer shopping and award-winning spas around the villages of Vail.
Ski...
at a top elevation of 11,571 feet on an annual average of 350 inches of snow throughout 5,289 acres at Vail Ski Resort.
Enjoy...
the breathtaking views at Vail Ski Resort, specifically of the rugged Gore Range to the east.
Taste...
Vail's 100+ world-class restaurants.
Experience...
cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, ice skating and snow tubing, which are just a few examples of Vail’s many winter activities.
Yes, Vail ski resort is a good option for beginners, with terrain that’s perfect for learning and beginner levels at all three of its base villages. This world-class resort boasts more than 5,200 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain located at 8,150 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest-elevation resorts in the United States.
The size and variety of terrain at Vail also enables access to beginner terrain all around the mountain, meaning they won’t be limited to base areas and can still enjoy some of the breathtaking views Vail, Colorado has to offer. The ski school at Vail is excellent and provides classes for all levels; whether you're a total novice or just brushing up on your skills, you'll find an instructor who can help you.
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Skiing Vail, Colorado
As North America's fourth largest ski area (behind Whistler, Park City Mountain Resort and Big Sky Resort), the terrain in Vail will please every level of skier or snowboarder. Vail ski resort's vast 5,289 acres offers wide-open, pristine bowl skiing, a plethora of meandering intermediate trails, multiple beginner areas and plenty of steep and deep terrain in the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin to keep expert skiers satisfied.
The beginner skiing at Vail is found all over the mountain, providing novices and first-timers with breathtaking views they won’t soon forget. Beginner skiing at Vail ski resort can be found at all three base villages: Golden Peak, Vail Village and Lionshead Village. Gentle traverse trails allow beginner skiers to explore nearly the entire front-side of the mountain.
But, at its heart, Vail is an intermediate to advanced intermediate's paradise. From the legendary Back Bowls to the many zippy, groomed runs off of the Mountaintop Express lift, the varied groomed terrain is perfect for skiers and snowboarders alike. Blue Sky Basin is the expert skier’s playground, with cornice drops, leg-burning mogul runs, trees and open powder fields making it one of the highlights at Vail ski resort. As North America's fourth largest ski area (behind Whistler, Park City Mountain Resort and Big Sky Resort), Vail's terrain will please every level of skier or snowboarder. The resort's vast 5,289 acres offers wide-open, pristine bowl skiing, a plethora of meandering intermediate trails, multiple beginner areas and plenty of steep and deep terrain in the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin to keep expert skiers satisfied.
Mountain Stats
3450'
Vertical Drop
8120'
Base Depth
11570'
Summit Depth
Activities
TerrainPark
No
Tubing
No
Night Skiing
No
Vail Ski Packages
If you can just imagine the feeling of gliding through knee-deep snow in the Back Bowls or cruising up sun-drenched, wide-open trails Vail ski resort is famous for, make it all come true this winter and start planning your Vail ski trip. We're here to help you make the process easy as possible. You can book your entire Vail ski packages, including lodging, lift tickets, flights, ground transportation, ski lessons, equipment rentals and off-mountain activities for the whole family.
