Vail is a highly rated resort by most people and with more than 150 lodging options and a huge area of terrain means there is definitely something for every type of skier or boarder in this alpine mecca.
Vail Ski Holidays
With 3 terrain parks and a superpipe, freestyler's from beginners to experts will love this mountain. The 7 back bowls provide wide open terrain for enjoyable skiing and riding, with picturesque views of the surrounding Colorado Rockies.
Things to Do In Vail
Not only does it offer great snowboarding and skiing, but Vail Ski Resort offers plenty of off the snow activities with several art galleries, museums, ballooning, dog sledding, ice skating, hockey, snowmobiling, and much more. It is an ideal destination for a family or group with a mix of keen and part time skiers.
Accommodation in Vail
There is a wide selection of accommodation in and near Vail, ranging from ski in ski options that are close to the gondola, condos from studio to 5 bedrooms and several hotels. Discerning travellers will enjoy the new Four Seasons Vail, but for the more budget oriented there is the Vail Racquet Club or Evergreen Lodge. A free village shuttle will help you get around Vail.
Vail Resort is easily accessed from the nearby Eagle Airport, or can be reached by transfer from Denver Airport.
Ski Vail in 2012/13
When skiing Vail Resort your lift ticket, The Colorado Ticket, is valid at nearby ski resort Beaver Creek (free shuttles available), as well as Breckenridge Ski Resort and Keystone. For extended stays (7 days or more) purchase the 'EPIC PASS' a season ticket valid at all resorts in the Vail group, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Heavenly Lake Tahoe, Kirkwood and Northstar.