VAIL SKI RESORT
Vail is a beautiful world famous ski resort nestled in the heart
of the Colorado Rocky Mountains and surrounded by
10,000-foot peaks. Recently, Vail has had more visitors to their
slopes than any ski resort in the U.S.
OPENING DATES FOR VAIL SKI RESORTS
Vail Mountain's 2004-05 Season dates are:
November 19, 2004 - April 17, 2005
Vail's Adventure Ridge
You can play all day and well into the night at Adventure Ridge
with ski bikes, snowmobile tours, ice-skating and tubing. For
information, call (970) 476-9090. Ride the Eagle Bahn
Gondola FREE after 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Enjoy
great food and views at the Blue Moon Restaurant.
VAIL VILLAGE
Bavarian-style village with restaurants, coffee shops and art
galleries. Here you will want to spend some time strolling and
shopping. This village is the central access point for
on-mountain activities. Vail Village offers a wide array of
lodging accommodations all just a short walk to the two chair
lifts.
Lionshead Village
A pedestrian mall located about 3/4 mile west of Vail Village
with shops, restaurants, lodges and the Vail
Valley's only gondola - The Eagle Bahn. The gondola is the
fastest and most comfortable way to Vail Mountain.
West Vail
2 miles from Vail Mountain, West Vail has several restaurants,
shops, lodging and supermarkets. The free Shuttle service
runs throughout West Vail and takes skiers to the village
chairlifts.
East Vail
A very scenic residential neighborhood surrounded by the
White River National Forest offering snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing and ice climbing. East Vail is 5 miles
from Vail's two village areas where chair lifts and the gondola
can be accessed.
Vail Mountain Winter Activities
Vail Mountain is the largest single mountain in North
America with 5,289 acres and 34 lifts. It offers gentle slopes
for beginners as well as sculpted corduroy cruisers, moguls,
bowls and glades.
Skiing and Snowboarding - Cross-country trips
into the national forest guides. Lodging provided.
Snowmobile Tours -Tours into the White River
National Forest offered by local guides. Tours are
from three to six hours with gear and transportation
provided.
Snowshoe Rentals - Guided tours available at the
Vail Nordic Center.
Dogsledding - A sled pulled by a team of dogs
takes you through the breathtaking scenery of the
national forest. Tours are four hours and include a
snack.
Indoor and Outdoor Ice-Skating - Available daily,
weather permitting. For perfect ice, Dobson Ice
Arena in Vail offers in-door public skating sessions.
Sleigh rides - Can be enjoyed with the entire family
along with a wonderful dinner.
Snow Cat Tour - A great way to see nature and
wildlife. Local companies offer tours.
Sledding Meadow Mountain - A fifteen-minute
drive west of Vail is the local sledding hot spot!
GETTING TO VAIL
Book your flight to Denver International Airport - the
main airport to which people from all over the world
arrive to enjoy their Rocky Mountain vacation. If you
are driving from Denver, take I-70 West
approximately 100 miles. As you make your way
through the Rockies, you will view some of the most
spectacular mountain scenery ever imagined!
VAIL LODGING
With over 7,000 rooms, there are many places to
spend your vacation in Vail from luxurious hotels
and resorts to small bed and breakfasts. Following
are some wonderful lodging options:
FAMILY TRAVEL FUN.COM
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