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- Max temp: 1.8 °c
- Min temp: -11.8 °c
- Last snowed: Wed 13 Nov
This Colorado big hitter is perhaps the state’s most famous resort, if not the most well-known resort in the entire country.
It has long attracted the rich and famous from around the world and for good reason. The town is always buzzing, the range of accommodation is unrivalled in the Rockies and there is a huge range of food options – just be prepared to pay for the privilege as prices here can be extremely expensive.
Although not everyone comes for the skiing, choosing instead to enjoy the town, Vail is home to some fantastic ski terrain. The highlights are the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin – open powder bowls and tree runs, all served by fast lifts.
Perhaps the only slight downside is that Vail is a victim of its own success and extensive queues can form, particularly at the weekends and during major holidays.
Beginner
Fast lifts- Intermediate
Resort Activities- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
Value
Pros and cons
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Huge ski area and epic terrain in the Back Bowls
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Every main lift is fast and there’s been lots of investment recently
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Loads to do in town if your budget allows
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Resort can get busy and queues often form at weekends
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Super expensive lift pass and high prices in town
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Some accommodation can be a decent walk away from the lifts
On the Slopes
A huge 5289 acres of terrain is on offer at Vail, with something for everyone.
Even absolute beginners are well catered for at Gopher Hill and at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola. The area really comes into its own however for intermediates upwards, especially if you follow the corduroy by picking up the day’s grooming map each morning. Our favourite runs lie in Game Creek Bowl, around the recently revamped Northwoods Express and over the back of the mountain down to the Orient Express.
Vail’s ski area comes alive on a powder day, especially when a Rocky Mountain snowstorm loads the Back Bowls with fresh snow – just be sure to get there as early as possible to score fresh tracks. Blue Sky Basin is one vast playground filled with tree runs and gladed terrain, some of which is seriously steep and it is here where you’ll find the best powder stashes long after fresh snowfall.
Nearly 200 acres of new and improved snowmaking terrain for this season will ensure that Vail will open pre-Thanksgiving every season.
In the Resort
Vail is vast and spreads for almost four miles along the southern flank of the I-70 Highway, with two distinct bases at the foot of the resort’s two gondolas at Vail Village and Lionshead. In between lies a plethora of luxury accommodation – whether you’re looking for smart hotels or luxury condos, Vail has so many options. Those looking to save some cash should look at staying further along the valley at Eagle Vail or in Avon below Beaver_Creek, then catch the bus back to the Vail ski area.
The resort is also home to some fantastic après spots and places for a drink in the evening – just try to make the most of the daily happy hours for the best value drinks. Vail is also home to perhaps the widest range of ski resort restaurants in the USA, with everything from classic American BBQ food to sushi, the resort has something for everyone.
Season Dates
- Opens: Friday 15 November 2024
- Closes: TBC
Vail Resorts has not confirmed closing dates for 2024/25 leaving them flexible depending on conditions
Courtesy NSAA
Green Credentials
Ski Club Recognised: Environmentally Sustainable Resort
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
Vail and Vail Resorts Alta was the 2023 winner of the NSAA Golden Eagle Climate Change Impact award, given to resorts that pioneer
“Powerful initiatives that result in impactful climate change solutions, whether through action, adaptation, advocacy or mitigation.”
The National Ski Areas Association is an industry body representing more than 300 ski resorts in the USA.
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Vail PDFTop (3433m)
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| Max temp | -5°c | -2.8°c | -6.8°c | -4°c | -3.6°c | -5.2°c | -8°c | -13°c | -13°c | -5.2°c | -2.8°c | -6°c | 1.4°c | 2.6°c | -1.6°c | 3.2°c | 3.8°c | -0.6°c | 3.2°c | 3.8°c | -0.8°c | 2°c | 2.4°c | -0.6°c | -0.6°c | -0.2°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -3.8°c | -6.6°c |
| Min temp | -10.2°c | -6.8°c | -8.4°c | -9.6°c | -6.2°c | -6.2°c | -13.2°c | -13.8°c | -13.8°c | -13°c | -6.4°c | -6.8°c | -6°c | -1.6°c | -2.8°c | -3.4°c | -0.6°c | -1.8°c | -3.2°c | -0.8°c | -1.6°c | -1.6°c | -1.4°c | -1.4°c | -2.8°c | -2.4°c | -3°c | -4°c | -6.8°c | -7°c |
| Feels like temp | -15.2°c | -9.2°c | -6.8°c | -13.4°c | -9.4°c | -13.5°c | -14.6°c | -23°c | -23.8°c | -20.7°c | -11.9°c | -12.5°c | -10.3°c | -2.1°c | -5.3°c | -6.7°c | 0.4°c | -3.6°c | -6.6°c | 0.3°c | -4.6°c | -5.5°c | -2.8°c | -6.5°c | -6.6°c | -6°c | -7.8°c | -7.2°c | -10°c | -12.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -5°c | -2.8°c | -6.8°c |
| Min temp | -10.2°c | -6.8°c | -8.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -15.2°c | -9.2°c | -6.8°c |
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| Max temp | -4°c | -3.6°c | -5.2°c |
| Min temp | -9.6°c | -6.2°c | -6.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -13.4°c | -9.4°c | -13.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | -8°c | -13°c | -13°c |
| Min temp | -13.2°c | -13.8°c | -13.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.6°c | -23°c | -23.8°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -5.2°c | -2.8°c | -6°c |
| Min temp | -13°c | -6.4°c | -6.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -20.7°c | -11.9°c | -12.5°c |
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| Max temp | 1.4°c | 2.6°c | -1.6°c |
| Min temp | -6°c | -1.6°c | -2.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.3°c | -2.1°c | -5.3°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 3.2°c | 3.8°c | -0.6°c |
| Min temp | -3.4°c | -0.6°c | -1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.7°c | 0.4°c | -3.6°c |
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| Max temp | 3.2°c | 3.8°c | -0.8°c |
| Min temp | -3.2°c | -0.8°c | -1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.6°c | 0.3°c | -4.6°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.7 cm |
| Max temp | 2°c | 2.4°c | -0.6°c |
| Min temp | -1.6°c | -1.4°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.5°c | -2.8°c | -6.5°c |
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| Weather | Rather cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -0.6°c | -0.2°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.8°c | -2.4°c | -3°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.6°c | -6°c | -7.8°c |
Resort (2457m)
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| Max temp | -0.8°c | 1.8°c | -2.5°c | -0.2°c | 1.6°c | -1°c | -8.4°c | -6.9°c | -8.6°c | -1.6°c | 1.4°c | -2.2°c | 5.2°c | 7.1°c | 2.6°c | 7.1°c | 8.5°c | 3.6°c | 7.5°c | 8.6°c | 3.9°c | 6.1°c | 7.1°c | 3.1°c | 3.2°c | 5°c | 2.2°c | 0.2°c | 1°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | -11.8°c | -2.5°c | -9.2°c | -11.9°c | -1°c | -5.8°c | -12.4°c | -8.6°c | -13.9°c | -16.5°c | -2.2°c | -7.2°c | -8.8°c | 2.6°c | -3.6°c | -6.2°c | 3.6°c | -2.4°c | -5.5°c | 3.9°c | -1.4°c | -3.9°c | 3.1°c | -1.2°c | -5°c | 2.2°c | -2.8°c | -5.6°c | -2.4°c | -6.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -16.8°c | -0.8°c | -2.5°c | -11.6°c | -3.2°c | -4.9°c | -10°c | -15°c | -14.4°c | -16.5°c | -5.1°c | -2.2°c | -8.8°c | 4.6°c | 2.3°c | -6°c | 6.2°c | 3.2°c | -9°c | 6.5°c | 3.4°c | -6.6°c | 3.3°c | 0.8°c | -4.4°c | 0.3°c | -0.2°c | -3.9°c | -3°c | -2.4°c |
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| Max temp | -0.8°c | 1.8°c | -2.5°c |
| Min temp | -11.8°c | -2.5°c | -9.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -16.8°c | -0.8°c | -2.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 1.2 cm |
| Max temp | -0.2°c | 1.6°c | -1°c |
| Min temp | -11.9°c | -1°c | -5.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.6°c | -3.2°c | -4.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.2 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -8.4°c | -6.9°c | -8.6°c |
| Min temp | -12.4°c | -8.6°c | -13.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -10°c | -15°c | -14.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -1.6°c | 1.4°c | -2.2°c |
| Min temp | -16.5°c | -2.2°c | -7.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -16.5°c | -5.1°c | -2.2°c |
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| Max temp | 5.2°c | 7.1°c | 2.6°c |
| Min temp | -8.8°c | 2.6°c | -3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.8°c | 4.6°c | 2.3°c |
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| Max temp | 7.1°c | 8.5°c | 3.6°c |
| Min temp | -6.2°c | 3.6°c | -2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -6°c | 6.2°c | 3.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.5°c | 8.6°c | 3.9°c |
| Min temp | -5.5°c | 3.9°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -9°c | 6.5°c | 3.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | 6.1°c | 7.1°c | 3.1°c |
| Min temp | -3.9°c | 3.1°c | -1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.6°c | 3.3°c | 0.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0.3 cm | 2.2 cm |
| Max temp | 3.2°c | 5°c | 2.2°c |
| Min temp | -5°c | 2.2°c | -2.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.4°c | 0.3°c | -0.2°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 13/11/2024 |
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| Next 3 days | 4 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 154 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 35 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Artificial snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 6 out of 34 |
| Resort opening date | Fri 15 Nov 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
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