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Vail is the second-largest single-mountain ski resort in North America, covering 5,317 acres of legendary terrain including the famous Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin. Home to world-class groomed runs, vast powder bowls, and a charming European-style village, Vail is consistently ranked among the top resorts on the continent.
  • 5,317 skiable acres, 2nd largest single mountain in North America
  • Legendary Back Bowls: 7 bowls across 3,017 acres of powder
  • Blue Sky Basin: secluded glades and open terrain
  • World-class European-style pedestrian village
  • 250" average annual snowfall
  • Epic Pass resort with easy Denver access via I-70

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Operation details

Price Range
$$$$
Best Season
December through March
Difficulty
All levels: 18% beginner, 29% intermediate, 53% advanced/expert
Disciplines
Alpine

Runs at Vail Mountain

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25 lifts

  • Gondola One10-passenger gondola · 9 min
  • Riva Bahn Express LiftQuad chairlift · 9 min
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola16-passenger gondola · 8 min
  • Highline Express LiftQuad chairlift · 7 min
  • Avanti Express LiftSix-pack chairlift · 7 min
  • Born Free Express LiftQuad chairlift
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Current conditions

32No-go/ 100 conditions score

Snow 24h

0.0 in

Snow 72h

0.0 in

Overnight

44°F

Wind

7 kt

Gusts 14 kt

Rain chance

39%

Week ahead

Tue70°F39%
Wed65°F10%
Thu65°F83%
Fri63°F64%
Sat68°F4%
Sun72°F5%
Mon51°F66%

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