Vail ski hotels and holiday packages
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At 5,289 acres, Vail is the largest single Ski Mountain in North America, featuring seven powdery bowls, the backcountry skiing of Blue Sky Basin and the front side. 1,500 acres of “corduroy” each day means the most groomed terrain on the planet. Combined with a yearly average of 346 inches of snowfall and 300 days of sunshine, Vail is a skier’s paradise.
But more than that, off the slopes, head to Vail Village with world-class dining, shopping, galleries, après ski, nightlife and spas all just steps from a range of accommodations to suit every budget and task.The front side of Vail Mountain offers a trails for every ability level, but Vail’s seven legendary Back Bowls are a must-ski on a powder day.The ski and snowboard experience at Vail is enveloping, and keeps ahead of its rivals by investment in facilities—lifts, runs, ski school, and instruction. There are plenty of runs, very short lines and should you tire of the local slopes, there is easy access to other good resorts in the valley.Base elevation is 8,120 feet (2,475 m) while the summit reaches 11,570 feet (3,527 m), giving a vertical descent of 3,450 feet (1,052 m).
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Beginners
Beginners are excellently catered for, with a superb ski school, convenient lifts immediately behind the village, and plenty of long, wide-open, gentle runs right from the top of the mountain.
Intermediates
With 5,174 acres of incredible skiing, you can choose from miles of prepared pistes and superb groomed runs to the world famous Back Bowls. Colorado powder snow is so light that intermediates can enjoy most runs. Make sure to try the 'Blue Sky Basin'.
Advanced
Double black diamond runs like Goshawk and Peregrine will really test the best. Revel in the glory of the acres of virgin powder snow in no less than six massive Back Bowls, plus mile upon mile of mogul fields, creating the perfect skiing experience.
Snowboarders
Free riders are spoilt for choice, with powder filled back bowls and the glades for intermediate/ advanced riders. Golden Peak is the domain of the freestyler with both expert and beginner pipes and numerous kickers
Children facilities for storing lilliputian visitors of all ages and ski camps for children of all levels.