![]() Vail has a lively apres scene with a huge choice of restaurants and bars.Īccommodation options span self-contained apartments, international hotels, B&Bs and European style chalets. Other notable mentions include cocktails from La Tour, Pizza at Vendetta’s and The Red Lion which describes itself as “the place to be after you ski…” Our picks include, Tavern on the Square, just steps from the Eagle Bahn gondola in Lionshead, from which you can enjoy incredible mountain views from the patio year-round. The food choices cater to everyone and all sorts of budgets with plenty of burger joints, pizza and pub-style food through to fine dining restaurants offering cuisine and an experience you won’t forget.Īs for après, whether you’re after a quiet and cosy drink by a fire or energetic live music, Vail can provide. Off snow there is plenty of entertainment and the European-style village is complete with cobbled streets and a vast array of retail and après options. If you like ripping a few turns on piste, Vail’s groomed runs are flawless each morning. Vail’s base is a high 2476m and the highest peak is 3527m which means the already exceptional, dry Colorado snow maintains its quality for days after a storm. Blue Sky Basin is the furthest in-bound area from Vail Village and has a backcountry feel with open meadows and gladed tree skiing. The Back Bowls are an off-piste heaven for advanced skiers and boarders, the seven open bowls draw in the snow during a storm and are the go-to on a powder day. The terrain breakdown is 18% beginner, 29% Intermediate and 53% advanced/expert and there are three terrain parks. Photo: vast terrain is accessed via 31 lifts, including two gondolas and three high-speed six seaters. This is what it is all about, Vail, at its best. It’s also where you’ll find the beginners areas. The front side has a huge variety of tree-lined on piste runs, impeccably groomed slopes for intermediate and advanced skiers. Vail has three distinct areas – frontside, back bowls and Blue Sky Basin. Located in Eagle County, just two hours west of Denver, Vail does get busy, particularly on weekends, but once the crowd disperses from the base on the frontside of the mountains there is plenty of room to move. It also has an annual snowfall average of 8.9metres and 300 days of sunshine each year! That sounds like a there is good chance of a few bluebird powder days each winter. Labelled the “King of American ski resorts” by Forbes magazine, Vail is massive – 5289 acres of skiable terrain with 195 runs and 1000m vertical. Vail is not only the biggest resort in North America but has a well-deserved reputation as a must-ski destination. Many of those are Epic Pass members or partner resorts which gives Epic Australia Pass holders access to some of the best ski destinations in North America, including the following Colorado resorts:īluebird pow day in Vail is an epic experience. There are 28 resorts to choose from in Colorado, each with its own characteristics, but there are some standout, world-class resorts that are an unforgettable destination for a snow holiday. Renowned for its quality snow, huge variety of resorts from big and luxurious to small and local, Colorado has something for everyone and its ski resorts are the pinnacle of service, amenities and quality snow. The resorts also offer a large choice of retail, après and dining and plenty of adventurous and family-oriented off-snow activities. ![]() Photo: Vail Resortsįor many Australians the first destination they head to for an overseas snow holiday is Colorado, and for good reason – it is without doubt one of the world’s best snow destinations. ![]() ![]() A magic day in Vail – this is what a ski trip is all about. ![]()
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