Vacationers flock to Vail Colorado from all over the world for skiing in the winter. Known as the "Ultimate Mountain Playground," the Vail valley boasts two world class ski resorts, Vail Resort and Beaver Creek. Skiers coming to Vail Colorado won't be disappointed. This ski area offers all that the ski vacationer could want for winter time fun and activities.
Skiing is Vail. Vail Colorado skiing developed and was alive long before the town of Vail. Vail Ski Resort was here first, then the town of Vail was incorporated.
Skiing in the Vail Valley is a long established tradition dating back to World War II when soldiers were trained on the slopes of Vail mountain.
It was when some of these soldiers returned after the war with the dream of making Vail Colorado into a world class ski area that this part of Colorado began to mushroom into the world renown ski slopes you see today.
Vail was founded as a ski resort in 1962. With world famous skiing, diverse shops and restaurants, luxurious accommodations, and breath-taking mountain views,
With over 5,289 acres of mountainous terrain, Vail Mountain is the largest single ski mountain in North America. From the top elevation of 11570 feet to its base at 8120 feet, Vail stretches seven miles from east to west. Skiers can find just about any ski adventure they are looking for.
Vail features everything from gentle beginner slopes and sculpted, "corduroy" snow to moguls, bowls, glades and terrain parks. These include the famous China Bowl and Riva Ridge.
Vail’s immense lift system of 34 lifts contains 10 high-speed quads, a gondola and a network of 26 chair lifts to assure easy ski access and minimal lift lines. Vail's slopes are 28% beginner, 32% intermediate, and 40% expert
With an average of 346 inches of soft, dry powder, 1,500 acres of groomed terrain and 300 days of sunshine, Vail just might be the best ski area you've ever vacationed to. The backside of Vail Mountain features seven powdery bowls and the backcountry skiing of Blue Sky Basin.
Vail Colorado - there's no comparison. There lots of reasons people choose Vail for their ski vacation and once you've been to Vail you will find it's arguably the finest resort destination in the world. See for yourself, Vail is a great place for your ski vacation.
Beaver Creek is the other world class ski resort that skiers come to the Vail Valley for. Beaver Creek Mountain was originally designed to accommodate skiers of all ability levels. That design proved timeless and today this mountain is relished by a variety of winter sports enthusiasts.
Beaver Creek maintains an influence of the renowned resorts of Europe, such as Switzerland's St. Moritz, Italy's Cortina and Spain's Val d'Aran. This has resulted in a unique combination of skiing excitement and mountain village luxury. Most Beaver Creek accommodations are found slopeside and are ski in and out.
Beaver Creek features 1,825 acres of Colorado ski terrain and much of it is groomed to skiing perfection. From a top elevation of 11440 feet to the base at 7400 feet, skiing at Beaver Creek is superb. The slopes contain 34% beginner, 39% intermediate, and 27% advanced runs to accommodate any level of skier.
The grandeur of the mountain is balanced with the intimacy of the alpine village. Heated walk-ways and escalators to the slopes make the village convenient to all its ski vacationers. Shops and world class restaurants perpetuate the alpine feeling.
Ski vacationers love the Vail Valley. You can't beat Vail Colorado for its skiing pleasures and adventures. When you're thinking of your next ski vacation, think Vail Colorado. You can't go wrong!
