Vail
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MOUNTAIN DETAILS
AT VAIL
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Beginners
35 green runs off 31 lifts, with learning terrain at the base. Enough to progress on, though the mountain leans intermediate and above.
Intermediates
57 blue runs and 1052 m of vertical. Strong blue terrain, with steeper lines a chair away.
Experts
103 advanced and expert runs. Steeps, bowls and chutes are the reason people come.
Snowboarders
4 terrain parks plus 5317 acres of open riding. Wide pistes and natural features suit carving and freeriding.
Off-piste
Snow range 2457–3527 m keeps the upper mountain cold. Inbounds itineraries first; guided touring for anything past the ropes.
PISTE MAP
GETTING THERE
FAQS
Is Vail good for beginners?
18% of the terrain is green — about 35 runs — with learning areas at the base and ski school on site.
How reliable is the snow at Vail?
The mountain runs from 2457 m to 3527 m, a 1052 m vertical, and typically opens December through April.
How do I get to Vail?
Closest gateway is EGE Eagle County, about 40 min by road. Scheduled buses and private transfers are bookable on SnowBus.
Is Vail good for snowboarders?
4 terrain parks and 5317 acres of riding, with 31 lifts serving the mountain.
How many lifts and runs does Vail have?
31 lifts and 195 marked runs across 5317 acres — 18% easy, 29% intermediate, 53% advanced.