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Vail Ski Resort Guide

Vail, United States

Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift11,581ft
Resort Height8,202ft
 Nearest AirportsVail/Eagle and Charlottesville-Albemarle
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Vail

The ski area of Vail is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 8,202ft.

Summary

Vail has direct access to 193 marked pistes, served by a total of 33 ski lifts.

Vail comprises the villages of Arrowhead.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Vail is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Vail.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Vail?

The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 21 March, with around 17in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Vail Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Trails
Number of runs
193
Cross Country
Total Length
28 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
33

Altitudes & Slopes

Vail Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift11,581ft
Resort Altitude (Vail)8,202ft
Lowest Trail8,136ft
Max Vertical3,445ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, S

Vail has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Vail
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Vail?

This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Thurston, Washington.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Vail is Vail/Eagle, 38 minutes drive away.

Charlottesville-Albemarle, Washington Reagan, Shenandoah, Aspen, Steamboat Springs, Washington Dulles, Yampa Valley, Denver International and Grand Junction airports are all within three hours drive.

Vail/Eagle is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 33 ski lifts are able to uplift 51,781 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Vail open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April .

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Trail Map

Vail Trail Map
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