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VAIL
The famed Vail Ski Resort encompasses 5,289 acres of exceptionally diverse terrain. Vail is the largest ski area in North America featuring seven famed back bowls, backcountry skiing in Blue Sky Basin and the renowned front side of Vail offers 1,500 acres of perfectly groomed corduroy, long and challenging bump runs, beginner zone and more. Vail's terrain contains deep powder stashes holding some of Colorado's finest powder. With a yearly average of 346 inches of snowfall and 300 days of sunshine, Vail will keeping you begging for more. And, there is nothing like Vail Village with its world-class dining, shopping, galleries, apres ski, and nightlife all just steps from luxury accommodations. Ski Vail, Colorado!
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Get to know each face of this mountain. The Front Side alone boasts more than 127 "real" trails, with virtually every type of terrain including 989 acres of beginner and intermediate slopes and the Golden Peak Terrain Park.
Then there's the legendary Back Bowls. Stretching more than six miles wide and offering an unparalleled powder paradise. And for a true adventure experience, Blue Sky Basin. 645 acres of natural, gladed terrain - nestled more than 2 miles into the wilderness. Away from the sights and sounds of civilization - allowing access to sheer solitude.
• Summit Elevation 11,570 ft./3,527 m • Base Elevation Base Elevation 8,120 ft./2,475 m • Vertical Rise 3,450 ft./1,052 m • Snowmaking 390 acres/158 hec • Total skiable acres 5,289 acres/2,140 hec • Number of Trails 193 • Longest run Riva, 4 miles/6.4 km
Trail Classification
Vail Front-Side • 1,678 acres • Expert 40% • Intermediate 32% • Beginner 28%
Back Bowls • 2,966 acres • Expert 87% • Intermediate 13% • Beginner 0%
Blue Sky Basin • 645 acres • Expert 53% • Intermediate 47% • Beginner 0%
Lift Stats • Total Number of Lifts 34 • Gondola 1 • High-speed Quad 14 • Fixed Grip Quad 1 • Triple 3 • Double 5 • Surface Lift 10 • Total Uphill capacity 53,381
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