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Mountain Stats

  • Base Elevation - 8,120 ft
  • Summit Elevation - 11,570 ft
  • Total Skiable Acres - 5,289 acres
  • Average Annual Snowfall - 348 in
  • Beginner Terrain - 18%
  • Intermediate Terrain - 29%
  • Advanced Terrain - 53%
  • Number of Lifts - 32

Terrain Park

  • Ranked by Transworld Magazine in 07/08
  • One halfpipe, three 1/4 pipes, jumps, jibs, rails & boxes
  • The Session: world's most progressive snowboard competition
  • 3 terrain parks, 5 natural terrain parks

Ski School

  • Foreign language instructors available.
  • Adaptive Program & Nursery
  • Two childrens centers (Lionshead & Golden Peak)
  • Group lessons: all ages and levels
  • Private lessons: customized learning experience

Non-Ski Activities

  • Adventure Ridge: tubing, ski biking, kids snow mobiling
  • Ice Skating: Located in the village
  • Signature Events: Concert Series, Film Festival, Taste of Vail
  • Abundant Family Programs
  • Easy access to snowmobiling & dog sledding
  • Game Creek - Unique on-mountain dining experience

Town / Village

  • Spas (3 brand new spas part of the renewal)
  • World Class Dining
  • Vail's Renewal: 11 new or newly renovated hotels
  • Shopping

Other Facts

  • Safety: Vail leads the industry in mountain safety
  • Extensive Grooming
  • State-of-the-art lift system
  • Vail's Back Bowls: over 6 miles wide
  • The largest ski area in North America.
  • Environmental Stewardship
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Mountain Stats

  • Base Elevation - 8,100 ft
  • Summit Elevation - 11,440 ft
  • Total Skiable Acres - 1,815 acres
  • Average Annual Snowfall - 310 in
  • Beginner Terrain - 19%
  • Intermediate Terrain - 43%
  • Advanced Terrain - 38%
  • Number of Lifts - 17

Terrain Park

  • Parkology: an innovative park and pipe lesson program
  • Four progressive terrain parks
  • 1 Half-Pipe

Ski School

  • Skecology: an environmental educational program
  • Scavenger Hunts: for children's ski school
  • Parkology: a series of competitions for beginners
  • BEAVO's: a non-competitive learning environment

Non-Ski Activities

  • Lots of Family Programs
  • Sleigh Rides
  • Ice Skating
  • Tubing

Town / Village

  • Award-winning guest service
  • On-call complimentary shuttle service
  • Shopping: great art galleries
  • Four spas to choose from
  • Nightlife: Coyote and Dusty Boot

Other Facts

  • Warm cookies served when the lifts close everyday
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Mountain Stats

  • Base Elevation - 9,600 ft.
  • Summit Elevation - 12,998 ft.
  • Total Skiable Acres - 2,358 acres
  • Average Annual Snowfall - 300 in.
  • Beginner Terrain - 14%
  • Intermediate Terrain - 31%
  • Advanced Terrain - 55%
  • Number of Lifts - 30

Terrain Park

  • Offering: 4 Peaks, 5 Parks, 4 Pipes
  • #1 Terrain Park -Freeskier Mag. 2008
  • #1 Halfpipe, 3 years in a row -Transworld
  • #3 Terrain Park, 2 years in a row -Transworld

Ski School

  • Mountains of Discovery: our kids learn to ski or ride program
  • Breckenridge Bombers: a progressive children's program.
  • Dedicated female instructors and women's programs.
  • Private instructors provide direct access to chairlifts.
  • Foreign Language Instruction Available.
  • Private Lessons: personalized instruction and feedback.

Non-Ski Activities

  • Nordic Skiing
  • Ice skating
  • Snowmobiling
  • Dog Sled Rides

Town / Village

  • Over 180 shops / boutiques, and 79 bars / restaurants
  • BreckConnect Gondola: connects the town to Peak 8
  • Victorian Town, features Colorado's largest historic district
  • Spas
  • Best nightlife in Summit County

Other Facts

  • Imperial Express SuperChair, the highest chairlift in North America, reaching 12,840 feet
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Mountain Stats

  • Base Elevation - 9,280 ft.
  • Summit Elevation - 12,408 ft.
  • Total Skiable Acres - 3,148 acres
  • Average Annual Snowfall - 230 in
  • Beginner Terrain - 19%
  • Intermediate Terrain - 32%
  • Advanced Terrain - 49%
  • Number of Lifts - 20

Terrain Park

  • A51: Ranked in Top 10 in various magazines
  • A51: Over 90 features! Rails, boxes, tables, jibs, jumps, pipes.
  • A51: Nationally renowned with a dedicated lift.
  • A51: Open on night skiing evenings

Ski School

  • Burton Women's Learn to Ride: the only Burton Women’s Center in the US
  • Kroozers: a 3-week program for 5-15 year olds.
  • Keystone Bettys: a very popular Adult product

Non-Ski Activities

  • Dinner Sleigh Rides: a truly unique experience!
  • Spa: spas that reflect the splendor and tranquility of nature.
  • Tubing: on-mountain tubing facility
  • Ice Skating: the USA's largest Zamboni-maintained outdoor rink.

Town / Village

  • It's All Here. Owned and operated activities, dining and lodging
  • Conference Center: CO's Most Acclaimed Resort and Conference Center.
  • Fine Dining: establishments available on and off the mountain.
  • 2 Championship Golf Courses.
  • One of the Top Golf Resorts in the US -Golf Magazine and Golf Digest
  • Lakeside Village: relaxed, uncomplicated and scenic.

Other Facts

  • Scenic Cat Rides and $5 ride in the Outback Cat.
  • Night Skiing - the largest night operation in CO.
  • Cat Skiing with Keystone Adventure Tours
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Mountain Stats

  • Base Elevation - 6,540 ft
  • Summit Elevation - 10,067 ft
  • Total Skiable Acres - 4,800 acres
  • Average Annual Snowfall - 360 in
  • Beginner Terrain - 20%
  • Intermediate Terrain - 45%
  • Advanced Terrain - 35%
  • Number of Lifts - 30

Terrain Park

  • Four Terrain Parks of Varying Levels
  • Heavenly Rail Jam Series

Ski School

  • Intructor Profiles Online - Take your pick
  • Superior Service Levels and Friendly Instructors
  • Most Scenic Lessons
  • Adult and Private Lesson plus Terrain Park focused lessons

Non-Ski Activities

  • Snowmobile Tours
  • Romanitic Sleigh Rides
  • Heavenly Flyer: the longest ZipRyder in the US
  • Ice Skating

Town / Village

  • Lake Tahoe Paddlewheel Tours
  • Heavenly Village - Shopping, Dining and More
  • Vegas-Style Gaming - Adult Fun 24/7
  • Nightclubs and Dancing - Nevada Casinos

Other Facts

  • State of the art Snowmaking System - 70% of mountain covered
  • Average Winter Temp - 45 Degrees (Daytime)
  • Big Sierra Snowfall
  • Most Scenic Area - Lakeviews from all over the mountain
  • Resort so big it span over two states
  • California's largest resort, 4800 acres