30 January 2018

Latest Terrain Openings January 30

VAIL, Colo. – Jan. 30, 2018 –It’s the perfect day to explore the additional 100 acres of terrain we opened bringing our terrain total to 4,782 acres.  Vail Mountain has had a very exciting January with terrain openings including: the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin.  In addition to the  4,782 acres accessible to skiers ...
27 January 2018

Vail Mountain Slow Zones

  Vail has about 350 acres of Slow Zones—just 12 out of our 195 runs. As a percentage of the total skiable area, slow zones represent 6% of all the maintained terrain, and about 4% of all the overall inbounds terrain. That means that on the other 95% of the mountain, you can ski in ...
26 January 2018

Ultimate Spring Guide to Vail

Make memories this spring break in Vail.  This time of year, This time of year, Vail boasts warmer, sun-filled days that inspire and excite you, whether you’re skiing all day or exploring Vail Village. Start dreaming about your upcoming visit with this itinerary we’ve crafted for you and everyone in your group, so you can plan ...
25 January 2018

7 Reasons to Plan Your Off-Peak Vail Getaway Now

Vail is open for skiing 150 days a year on average. So, why limit your trips to the holiday season and spring break? With fewer visitors, better conditions, deals on accommodation, and longer, bluebird days, an off-peak getaway to Vail delivers great value and world-class skiing and riding. For the best deals, think late January, ...
22 January 2018

Mountain Safety is a Team Sport

Since 1999, people in yellow jackets have been skiing around Vail Mountain giving information, helping guests, and keeping the mountain safe. Vail Mountain Safety is now an award-winning benchmark program whose staff is committed to education and enforcement of the Colorado Ski Safety Act and Your Responsibility Code. Our Goal: Know the Code Our goal is ...
11 January 2018

Terrain Update: Blue Sky Basin and the Back Bowls

VAIL, Colo. – Jan. 11, 2018 – The New Year brought new snow to Vail Mountain. With 14 inches in the last seven days, Vail Mountain will open portions of terrain in Blue Sky Basin and Vail’s legendary Back Bowls on Saturday, January 13. Sun Up Bowl will be open for ski and snowboard access. ...
11 January 2018

Terrain Update: Blue Sky Basin and the Back Bowls

VAIL, Colo. – Jan. 11, 2018 – The New Year brought new snow to Vail Mountain. With 14 inches in the last seven days, Vail Mountain will open portions of terrain in Blue Sky Basin and Vail’s legendary Back Bowls on Saturday, January 13. Sun Up Bowl will be open for ski and snowboard access. ...
08 January 2018

Latest Terrain Update: January 9

We welcomed nine inches of snow on January 8th!  We are offering top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding on more than 1,443 acres of terrain served by 20 lifts, including the new six-passenger Northwoods Express Lift (#11), the 10th new chairlift in the last 11 years at the resort. The Forest Flyer alpine coaster is operating daily from ...
08 January 2018

Connect with your family in Vail

Make memories with your family this spring break in Vail.  This time of year, This time of year, Vail boasts warmer, sun-filled days that inspire and excite you, whether you’re skiing all day or exploring Vail Village. Start dreaming about your upcoming visit with this itinerary we’ve crafted for you, so you can plan your days ...
04 January 2018

5 Reasons for Ladies to Join Skadi Vail Women’s Ski & Board Fest

Top Five Reasons Why You Should Attend Skadi Vail Women’s Ski and Snowboard Fest 1. Customized guided mountain experience with top female Vail pros and reap the benefits of quicker lift access on MLK Weekend! 2. The demo experience is like shopping for clothes, except the fitting room stretches over 5,ooo acres and trying on ...
02 January 2018

The Re-imagined Epic Burger

After a laborious summer of ingredient swapping and taste testing it is finally here: the re-imagined Epic Burger, available in all of our mountain grills now. The new Epic Burger is a towering creation with an alpine twist on the classic bacon and cheddar burger, rooted in an American tradition and crafted to rival the glories ...
02 January 2018

Latest Terrain Update: Jan. 2nd

A new year, brings new terrain and lift openings! Uphill access is now open on Vail Mountain. Currently skiers and snowboarders will have access to the following lifts and 1201 acres of skiable terrain in these areas on Vail Mountain: · Gondola One · Eagle Bahn Gondola · Avanti Express (#2) · Wildwood Express (#3) ...