You can count on us to deliver the best snowfall in Colorado Vail, a mountain known for its wide terrain and groomed, long runs, has earned an international reputation. Rockies.
Vail, designed in 1962 for veterans of the US Army 10th Mountain Division who had trained there. skiing first and everything else second—and that logic still shapes the area. Runs spill directly into town; après bars sit just feet from the lifts; and the sidewalks are heated so you can shuffle around in your ski boots without slipping on ice. Yes, really. Vail has grown to be one of America’s largest skiing areas. With more than 5,300 acre and dozens of lifts, it allows skiers of all levels and abilities to enjoy the back bowls.
The appeal does not end at the edges of the runs. Fly-fishing is popular year-round, as are hiking, biking and scenic gondolas once the snow melts. There are two main areas of town—Vail Village and Lionshead—where walkways wind past gear shops, cocktail bars, galleries, and hotels built for relaxing after a day on the mountain. Golden Peak, an uncrowded base famous for its ski school, is next. Vail has a unique combination of outdoor adventure, village comfort and ease.
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How to get There
Most travelers arrive at Denver International Airport then drive two hours west along I-70. In good weather it’s a quick trip, but during snowstorms the journey can take much longer. Eagle County Regional Airport is only 30 minutes away and offers seasonal nonstop flights to more than a dozen US destinations, including Washington, DC, San Diego. Seattle. From Eagle, shuttle service like Epic Mountain Express Transfers from Summit Express Skis and bags are included in the price of the service. Once you’re in town, the free bus system connects Vail Village, Lionshead, and Golden Peak, and the whole place is walkable—even in ski boots.
