Vail ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

Colorado, United States · Base 8,124 ft · Summit 11,572 ft · Vertical 3,448 ft

Terrain: Great for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers

■ Beginner 25% · ■ Intermediate 37% · ■ Advanced 39%

308 mapped runs (about 134 miles) and 32 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

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Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.

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