Vail Ski Resort – a vacation like no other.Vail Ski Resort, in Vail, Colorado, has been consistently voted as one of the premiere ski resort areas in the world. Vail leads the way in the United States for the number of visitors coming to vacation in its great outdoors. With more than 5,200 ski-able acres, Vail has the largest area for skiing available in the United States. This beautiful terrain offers friends and family the opportunity to spread out and enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of the Western United States.
Vail Ski Resort has a lot to offer to skiers of different abilities and other winter sport aficionados. Vail Ski Resort is constantly innovating and improving its operations and continues to stay on the cutting-edge of the winter resort industry.
Vail Ski Resort – something for everyone.With some 350 inches of average annual snow fall, Vail is famous for its deep powder skiing and skiers of all abilities will find themselves right at home during their Vail winter ski holiday. The front side of the mountain features various wide-open well-groomed trails perfect for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. On the backside of the ski resort are Vail’s seven bowls. These famed ski bowls aren’t particularly steep and are a perfect way for intermediate skiers to learn how to ski deep powder. The ski resort also offers great backcountry and tree skiing, plus three world-class terrain parks and an 18-foot superpipe.
Vail Ski Resort – apres ski.Off the slopes, Vail village with its European ambiance offers world-class dining (with some 70 restaurants), shopping, galleries, nightlife and spas.
Vail lodging – the beauty is in the details.Those looking to spend a summer vacation or a winter ski vacation at Vail Ski Resort can choose from a range of lodging options like quaint inns, cabins, chalets, hotels, condominiums, townhouses and homes – many of which offer ski-in accommodations. Additionally, Vail is an ideal and affordable family vacation destination because the resort offers plenty of Vail skipackages and specials that includelodging, airfare, lift tickets and additional activities.
Vail, Colorado – the perfect destination at any time of the year.While people may come to Vail initially for the snow and skiing, they’re so taken with the majestic backdrop of the mountains and vistas that they come back during the summer as well.
With 80 percent of the land in Eagle County deemed public, is it any wonder that summer activities are so popular in and around Vail? And one thing is for certain, no matter what time of year it may be, hospitality and friendliness are always in season in Vail, Colorado.
A Vail summer vacation – so much to see and do.This mountain resort area experiences some of the most gorgeous summer days perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. Popular summer activities in Vail include:
- Road and mountain biking
- Paragliding/hang-gliding
- Mountain climbing
- Rock climbing
- Backpacking
- Hot air balloon rides (popular year round)
- Hiking (popular year round)
- Horseback riding (popular year round)
- Whitewater kayaking, canoeing or rafting
- Golf
- Fly fishing
- Scenic drives
Additionally, a Vail vacation offers many options for those who want to take in some Colorado culture and heritage, as well as take a break from all that activity – like shopping, art fairs, festivals, theatre and concerts all summer long.