Vail Ski Resort - A Winter Wonderland -
The largest ski mountain in America, Vail Ski Resort is a breathtaking alpine oasis for winter sports and high-altitude adventure. Vail Mountain offers over 5,289 acres of powdery paradise, including 193 ski trails, 33 lifts, 7 open bowls, terrain parks, and mind-blowing runs, glades, chutes, and moguls for extraordinary skiing experiences in the Rocky Mountains. Vail Mountain features three distinct skiing experiences - the Front-side, the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin - for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, tubing, dog sledding, and ice skating. Vail Mountain is the host of the American Ski Classic, the country's most popular pro/am ski event which brings together ski legends and sports and entertainment celebrities for friendly races and fun on the slopes.Vail Mountain Adventures -
During the beautiful spring and summer Vail Mountain is rugged alpine playground for endless adventure and recreation. Surrounded by the White River National Forest, Vail Mountain is a spectacular destination for hiking, downhill mountain biking, climbing, horseback riding, backpacking, kayaking, fishing, boating, river rafting, wildlife watching and golfing. Vail Mountain offers amazing hiking trails and wilderness areas where you can explore the waterfalls, wildlife and wildflowers. A whitewater sanctuary, Vail offers Class I to Class V rapids on the Eagle River, Colorado River and Arkansas River.Vail Village - The Base of Vail Mountain -
Bordered by the snow-capped serenity of the Vail Mountains, Vail Village is a charming Bavarian-style village with shops, art galleries, restaurants, outdoor patios, cafes, bars, clubs, music venues, spas and condos - all easily accessible via miles of recreational paths and a free bus system. Mountain Plaza in Vail Village is the site of a new base lodge, home to the illustrious Vail Snowsports School, ticket offices, an outdoor patio and a lounge area, where you can relax by a cozy fire and enjoy apre ski drinks. The lively streets of Vail Village are home to fun events and festivals, including Taste of Vail and the Vail Farmer's Market.