Vail is known for being North America's No. 1 ski resort as polled by readers of Ski Magazine. The Vail Ski Area boasts 5,289 acres of groomed terrain, bowls, tree-skiing, terrain parks, hidden powder stashes, all for unparralleled skiing and riding. Vail Mountain claims home to the most groomed terrain on the planet. With a yearly average of 350 inches of snowfall and 300 days of sunshine, Vail will change your idea of a good time, permanently. And, there’s nothing like Vail Village for world-class dining, shopping, galleries, après ski, nightlife and spa services, all just steps from excellent lodging and accommodations.
You May Also Be Interested In:
» Vail Ski Vacation Packages
» Vail Lodging Deals
» Vail Ski Rentals
Vail Mountain Stats Overview:
- Total skiable acres: 5,289 acres/2,141 hec
- Peak Elevation: 11,570 ft./3,427 m
- Base Elevation: 8,120 ft./2,475 m
- Vertical Rise: 3,450 ft./1,052 m
- Average Snowfall: 350 inches per year
- Snowmaking: 390 acres/158 hec
- Number of Trails: 193
- Longest Run: Riva, 4 miles/6.4 km
- Average Days of Sun: 300 days/year
- Acres Groomed: 1,300 - 1,600 acres/day
- Lift Stats
- Total number of Lifts: 31
- Gondola: 1
- High-speed Quad: 16
- Fixed Grip Quad: 1
- Triple: 3
- Double: 1
- Surface Lift: 3
- Conveyors: 6
- Total Uphill capacity: 54,963/hour
|
