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Using this Website:

How do I use this website?
Looking for a piece of paper and a pen before planning your next vacation? Forget it. Just use our travel-planning website and you can make all your decisions and arrangements paperlessly. Our sites are designed as virtual vacation-planning guides. No need for paper when all the information you want and more is right at your fingertips. Just point and click to plan your next great adventure! You can get started right now with a few tips on how to navigate our sites.   

  1. First, determine how much time you will have and what you absolutely must see. Then figure out the best route of travel or order of activities.
  2. Which season will you be traveling? That should be the basis for your planning. Check out the Summer Section for activities and events that take place in the summer and fall months. Check out the Winter Section for the remainder of the year.
  3. Now, you know where you are going and what time of year you will be there, now is the time to plan where you are going to stay. Explore the various lodging options by simply clicking on the name of a property. You will be directed to their website for a full and complete description of the accommodation.
  4. Having trouble making a decision? Then simply consult the Vacations Tab. Here you will find sample vacations and itineraries.

Have fun searching through our sites. You will find that they are excellent resources and provide direct connection – just a click away – to information on lodging, dining, activities and more. Feel free to click on the LIVE CHAT link to speak with a travel consultant at any time for live help and suggestions while planning your trip. If you still would like to browse through hard copy brochures and pamphlets I suggest contacting the local chambers (phone numbers below).

Contact Numbers:
Vail Chamber of Commerce (970) 477-0075
Town of Vail (970) 479-2226
Vail Valley Tourism Bureau (970) 477-4027
Driving Conditions (877) 315-7623
Colorado Dept. of Transportation (303) 639-1111
White River National Forest (970) 945-2521
Vail Ski Resort (877) 204-7881
Snow Conditions (970) 754-4888

Travel Tips:

Where is Vail, Colorado?
North America's biggest and most popular ski resort, Vail is an alpine village in the heart of the Rocky Mountains located just 97 miles west of Denver, Colorado.

What are the closest cities?
Running east to west through the middle of Vail is Interstate 70. Vail can be reached by car by traveling west from Denver on Interstate 70, a distance of 97 miles. West of Vail, along this corridor you will find Avon, Eagle, and Grand Junction, Colorado
Salt Lake City, UT is found 430 miles to the northwest of Vail.

Where are the closest airports?
The closed airport is the Vail/Eagle County Airport 25 minutes from Vail. It is serviced by American Airlines, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta and Northwest. Eagle County Airport receives non-stop service from 13 major cities across the United States. Car rentals, taxi and shuttle services are available at the airport

What is the average temperature?
With its location high in the mountains, Vail, Colorado has pleasantly warm summers and cold winters. From Thanksgiving to late February, the temperature rarely goes above freezing. In the summer, it may get as high as into the 80s, but usually stays around the low to mid 70s. The town of Vail receives an average of 200 inches of snowfall per season. More snow falls in the surrounding mountains.

Facts & Tidbits:

What is the population of Vail, Colorado?
According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 4,589.

What is the elevation in Vail, Colorado?
Vail has an average elevation of 8,150 feet. The elevation at the base of the mountain is 8,120 feet with the highest point being the top of Vail Mountain at 12,250 ft.

What makes Vail, Colorado so special?
The town of Vail is famous for having the second largest single ski mountain in North America. It has a unique location, which allows it to get a lot of fresh powder snow each winter. Vail is also a year round destination for outdoor activities.

Fun Facts:   

     

  • The town came after the ski resort. The town of Vail was incorporated in 1966, four years after the opening of Vail Ski Resort.
  • Vail Ski Resort was founded by Pete Seibert and a local rancher, Earl Eaton in 1962. Pete Siebert was a New England native who served in the Army in WWII. He was seriously wounded in Italy and part of his rehabilitation was skiing.

Activities & Attractions:

What are some stats on Vail Ski Resort?   

     

  • Elevations:
    Base Elevation 8,120 ft
    Peak Elevation 11,570 ft
    Vertical Rise 3,450 ft
  • Snow:
    Average Annual Snowfall 350 inches
  • Acreage:
    Total Skiable Area 5,289 acres
    Front Side 1,627 acres
    Back Bowls 3,017 acres
    Blue Sky Basin 645 acres
  • Trail Classification:
    53% Expert/Advanced
    29% Intermediate
    18% Beginner
    Conventional Trails 193
    Longest Run – Riva 4 miles
  • Lifts:
    Total number of lifts: 31

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