Vail Terrain
The Back Bowls: Vail's legendary Back Bowls offer 2,724 acres of wide-open expansive terrain that is a "must ski" on a powder day. Explore the tight trees of OS in Sun Down Bowl or find solitude in Inner and Outer Mongolia to the east of China Bowl.
Blue Sky Basin: Located 2 miles away from civilization, Blue Sky Basin offers up a whole different type of mountain experience. With trees, rocks and natural terrain everywhere, skiers and boarders can enjoy gladed runs at a variety of levels. Skiers of at least mid-level ability can enjoy its unique scenery and terrain.
The Front Side: Like the other two faces, Vail’s Front Side has something for everybody. The Front Side offers 127 marked runs as well as all three terrain parks. Choose to cruise down the powder-filled blues next to the Mountaintop Express or challenge yourself to the four-mile long Riva Ridge. Whatever your level, Vail's Front Side will keep you entertained throughout your stay.
Vail Snowboarding
Halfpipes: 1
Tarrain Parks: 3
Pro and local riders alike continuously praise Vail's 450' Superpipe in Golden Peak. A variety of medium to larger jibs, rails and hits are scattered throughout the Golden Peak, Bwana and Pride terrain parks each designed to flow into the next section. Bottom line: These guys build terrain parks you'd usually see in a video game.
Vail Mountain Stats
| Mountain |
Terrain |
Lifts |
Season/Hours |
| Summit |
11,570 Ft / 3,527 M |
| Base |
8,120 Ft / 2,475 M |
| Vertical |
3,450 Ft / 1,052 M |
| Acres |
5,289 Ac / 2,140 Hc |
| Annual Snow |
366" / 930cm |
| Longest Run: |
21,120 Ft / 6,437 M |
|
 |
18% |
 |
29% |
 |
53% |
| Trails: |
193 |
| Night Skiing? |
No |
| Nordic Skiing? |
Yes |
| Heli/Cat Skiing? |
No |
| Mountain Biking? |
Yes |
|
| High-Speed 4: |
16 |
| Quads: |
1 |
| Triples: |
2 |
| Doubles: |
1 |
| Surface: |
3 |
| Gondolas: |
2 |
| Other: |
6 |
| Capacity (per hr): |
59,069 |
|
Season:
From 11/16/2012 to 4/14/2013 |
| Sunday: |
9-3:30 |
| Monday: |
9-3:30 |
| Tuesday: |
9-3:30 |
| Wednesday: |
9-3:30 |
| Thursday: |
9-3:30 |
| Friday: |
9-3:30 |
| Saturday: |
9-3:30 |
|
What's New This Season at Vail
Make a wish and join the celebration of Vail’s 50th anniversary during the 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season and into the summer of 2013. The celebration kicks off on Nov. 16, 2012 with the debut of a new, state-of-the-art gondola complete with heated seats and Wi-Fi. In addition to the new gondola, Vail will host a series of events including the signature early-season celebration, Snow Daze, Dec. 10-16 featuring a stellar lineup of bands, including headline act Wilco, the Grammy Award-winning Chicago-based alternative rock band, along with The Shins and Michael Franti & Spearhead. The festivities continue throughout the month of December and beyond with a 50th anniversary film premiere Dec. 14, Vail’s 50th birthday celebration Dec. 15, the Burton US Snowboarding Open Feb. 25-March 2, Spring Back to Vail and more. Make plans to celebrate the resort’s distinct past, present and future this winter and stay tuned for all the details of Vail’s 50th Anniversary celebration at Vail.com.
Information last updated 10/16/2012. |
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