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Vail
Colorado's flagship resort with seven legendary back bowls and one of the greatest terrain varieties in North America.
Base Elev
8,120 ft
Summit
11,570 ft
Vertical
3,450 ft
Acres
5,317
Trails
195
Lifts
31
Season
Opens
Mid November
Closes
Mid April
Season Length
155 days
Full Open
Late December
Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.
Optimal Windows
Optimal window
Dec 26 – Mar 15
Terrain Profile
Vertical
3,450 ft
Acres
5,317
Trails
195
Lifts
31
Best for
Ski School
Ski School
Book lessonsAdult Lessons
Ages
15+
Hours
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Group
$229 / full-day
Private
$725 / 2 hrs
Ski & Ride School on Vail Village and Lionshead. Advanced booking strongly recommended.
Children's Ski School
Ages
3–14
Hours
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Group
$285 / full-day
Private
$725 / 2 hrs
Included
Small Explorer program ages 3–4 (ski with parents first required). Snow Cubs 4–6. Mogul Mice 7–14.
All-day children's program includes indoor facility with dedicated lifts. Advance reservations required; programs sell out weeks ahead during peak periods.
Hours and rates are typical-season estimates. Confirm current pricing and availability directly with the resort before booking.
Quick Facts
Pass
Optimal window
Dec 26 – Mar 15
Track this resort
Get scored conditions every morning.
Vail is tracked in our daily mountain report. Snowpack, storm cycles, and timing — scored and delivered every morning.