Other names · Vail Mountain, Vail Ski Resort
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Typically mid November to mid April
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Hiking, mountain biking, scenic gondolas and Epic Discovery activities.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Summer visit planning
- Summer operations run June–September with reduced late-season days.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Official website
- https://www.vail.com
- Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
- Skiable area (acres)
- 5317
- Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
- Reported average snowfall (in)
- 354
- Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
- Base elevation (ft)
- 8120
- Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 11570
- Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 3450
- Source ↗ · Nov 2, 2026
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Vail terrain guide ↗Born Free is an intermediate front-side cruiser. Blue Sky Basin is a remote, varied sector with advanced lines and some options for strong intermediates. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Town of Vail parking ↗Village and Lionshead structures; free in-town bus. Red Sandstone overnight option, signed oversized vehicle overnight parking near West Vail Fire Station 3 with registration. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Getting to Vail ↗Airport transfer offered from Eagle and Denver by Epic Mountain Express. Driving directions specify 119 miles from Denver International Airport. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Game Creek Club ↗The resort lists the private on-mountain club restaurant and member lunch; no general public snowcat dinner booking established. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Highline Vail Resort | Your Vail Mountain Lodging For All Seasons ↗Highline Vail is a DoubleTree hotel in West Vail with rooms and residential loft suites for four to ten guests; the suites have full kitchens. The page lists a heated pool, oversized hot tub, restaurants, massage, fitness facilities and a complimentary shuttle to Vail Village. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Christiania at Vail | Vail Village Hotels ↗22 charming Vail hotel room accommodations · heart of Vail Village · ski-in/out from Vail’s Gondola One · queen rooms · mountain view suites · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Four Seasons · Vail resort facts ↗The hotel is at the entrance to Vail Village, a walk from the base. The Chalet beside Gondola One provides a lounge, lockers and ski storage. The hotel has Tavernetta, spa and outdoor pool. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Grand Hyatt Vail · ski experience ↗The hotel offers slopeside access via Vail Mountain’s Chair 20, on-site gear rental, resort spa and a heated outdoor pool. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Vail Ski & Snowboard School ↗The school offers adult and child ski and snowboard lessons with group and private booking choices. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Vail lesson arrival and preparation ↗Group lessons meet at Golden Peak or Lionshead as selected at booking. Children check in at the appropriate children’s center. Private meeting points are confirmed separately, and lessons require lift access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Vail guest services contacts ↗The resort lists 970-754-4300 for its Ski & Snowboard School. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Vista Bahn Ski Rentals | Vail Village Ski Shop Since 1977 ↗Vail Village shop since 1977; 278 Hanson Ranch Road; 18 steps from Gondola One; rentals, demos, overnight tuning and storage. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Vail Ski Rentals | Ski Shop | Snowboard & Equipment Rentals ↗Vail Village steps from Gondola One; ski, snowboard and clothing rentals; demos; free overnight storage. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Vail Ski Rentals – Save Up to 30% Online - Charter Sports ↗Vail rental locations in Lionshead and West Vail; sport, performance and demo packages; online savings and free overnight storage. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Mountain Standard ↗Mountain Standard: Wood Fired Cuisine in Vail Colorado. 193 Gore Creek Drive, Vail. wood burning grills and rotisserie. seasonally crafted cocktails and local and national craft beers. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Vail’s Summer Dining Guide : Top Restaurants and Local Eateries | Vail Mountain ↗A modern American restaurant in the heart of Vail Village, combining creative technique with seasonal ingredients and global inspiration. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
The 10th | Vail Mountain ↗Vail’s full-service on-mountain restaurant serves contemporary mountain-influenced lunch and après with Gore Range views. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Garfinkel’s story ↗Locally owned Lionshead bar and restaurant with an outdoor deck overlooking the gondola and Vail Mountain, and photos from the area’s skiing history. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
- Vail — official homepage ↗
Homepage reference from an earlier review. The dated checks above identify the details supported by other sources.
- Vail Resorts — 2026/27 opening dates (August 18, 2026) ↗
Published planned season dates, subject to conditions.
- Experience Summer in Vail ↗
Hiking, mountain biking, scenic gondolas and Epic Discovery activities.
- Vail Mountain — official mountain information ↗
The operator lists 5,317 skiable acres, 32 lifts, 278 trails, 354 inches of average snowfall, an 8,120-foot base, and an 11,570-foot high point.
