Ski Vail - Discovering The Best Skiing In Vail!

Ski Vail...the perfect skiing resort in Colorado offering different types of terrain for skiers with various skiing abilities.

Whether you are looking for beginner's environment to don on skis for the first time, or you looking to conquer the groomed cruising terrain as an intermediate, or you want to take on the thrills of the electrifying slopes meant for advanced and seasoned skiers. Vail Ski Mountain has it all.

This beautiful and scenic mountain located in the heart of the Rockies is distinctly divided into three areas. There are four terrain parks, seven bowls and 5,289 acres of sheer skiing pleasure. Skiers have access to 33 lifts and a gondola to transport them up the slopes. In fact, Vail Ski Mountain was the first ski resort to install a gondola. The Front Side of the mountain is just right for beginners with it bunny slopes. However, those looking to ski on gentle cruisers and mogul lines can also enjoy themselves. Skiers who want to conquer the longest run can ski down the 4-mile long Riva Ridge right here.

The legendary Back Bowls is the most difficult terrain in the mountain and spreads over 3,000 acres. Most advanced skiers make sure that they are here the day it snows. If you happen to be on the Back Bowls during a storm, make sure you retreat to the Front Side or the Blue Sky Basin as there are no trees here to bare the brunt of the windstorm.

Legend has it that the Ute Indians burned acres of trees after gold prospectors drove them from their land in the 19th century. The Back Bowls is the result of that burning.

Blue Sky Basin catapulted Vail Ski Mountain to the top of the world ski resorts. The slopes here are perfect for skiers with intermediate skills. This terrain offers gladed skiing and is treasure trove of runs weaving through dense groves of trees. If you are skiing here, just remember that this part of Vail Mountain closes early as it takes some time to get back from Blue Sky Basin to the main ski mountain. The mountain receives 881 centimeters of snow annually on an average. However, the mountain has snow making facility so there is no need to worry about not having enough snow to enjoy your ski holiday.

Ski season starts sometime around mid-November and lasts right through mid-April. If you are the sort of person who likes skiing just on groomed trails then Vail Ski Mountain is perfect for you. There are snowcats that are usually used during the night to groom the trails. On occasions, the trails are groomed even during the day. Once you finish skiing, you can head to the top of Eagle's Nest, which has a day and night family entertainment area called Adventure Ridge. Here you can enjoy some night skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing, and ice skating. If you have had enough, you can just sit back and enjoy a scrumptious meal. Eagle's Nest is located on Gore Range, north of Vail Pass.