Vail Mountain

Vail, CO | active | 4 to 8 hours

Vail, CO 81657, USA


Overview

Vail Mountain is one of the largest ski resorts in North America, with 278 trails, 32 lifts, and 5,317 skiable acres reaching a summit elevation of 11,570 feet. The resort spans three distinct zones: the groomed Front Side, the legendary seven Back Bowls with 3,000-plus acres of open above-treeline terrain, and the expert Blue Sky Basin. The longest run, Riva Ridge, stretches four miles from summit to base. Average annual snowfall reaches 354 inches, with extensive snowmaking infrastructure. Part of the Epic Pass network, providing access to Breckenridge, Park City, Whistler, and more. Ski season typically runs November through early spring.

Activity Type: active

Costs: See website for lift ticket and Epic Pass rates.
Duration: 4 to 8 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Scale and Terrain

    278 trails across 5,317 acres — one of the largest single-mountain ski resorts in North America.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Seven Back Bowls

    Seven legendary Back Bowls add 3,000-plus acres of open, above-treeline skiing to the front side.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Epic Pass Access

    Purchase an Epic Pass for unlimited access to Vail alongside Breckenridge, Park City, and Whistler.

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