Colorado, United States

Vail Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Mid November

Season dates, 195 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Expert Terrain

Snow Sure

11,570ft

Peak Elevation

3,450ft

Vertical Drop

195

Trails

354"

Annual Snow

Overview

Vail is a ski resort in Colorado, United States, with an elevation range from 8,120ft (2475m) to 11,570ft (3527m). The vertical drop is 3,450ft (1052m) across 195 trails served by 31 lifts and 5,317 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (EGE), about 35 minutes away by car. Vail receives an average of 354 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Mid November to Mid April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Mid NovemberCloses: Mid April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

90cm(35in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Vail's snowiest peak-season month.

354"

Annual Snowfall

(899cm)

-5°C

January Avg High

-14°C

January Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 38% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

354"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

195

Total Trails

Lifts

5,317

Skiable Acres

3,450ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

18%

Beginner: 35 trails

29%

Intermediate: 57 trails

36%

Advanced: 70 trails

17%

Expert: 33 trails

18%Beginner (35)

29%Intermediate (57)

36%Advanced (70)

17%Expert (33)

Vail has 195 trails: 18% green, 29% blue, 36% black, and 17% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 53% of the terrain at Vail.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

3,450ft

Vertical Drop

1,052m

(3,450ft)

Elevation Profile

11,570ft

Peak

8,120ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$263

avg/day

$275

Jan

$285

Feb

$275

Mar

$215

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$229

Nov

$299

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($215)

Best Month to Visit Vail

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallPeak conditions

score

90cm

Moderate

$275/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Vail, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 90cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Open

70cm

snowfall

-3°/-12°

high/low °C

crowds

$299

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Vail.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$249

per day

Season Pass

$879

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Epic

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Vail is included on the Epic pass.

Getting to Vail

Nearest Airport

Eagle County Regional (EGE)

Approx. 35 min drive

Location

Colorado, United States 🇺🇸

39.6403°N, 106.3742°W

Vail is within an hour's drive of Eagle County Regional.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Vail open for the season?

Vail typically opens in Mid November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Vail?

A day lift pass at Vail starts at $249 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Vail good for beginners?

Vail has 18% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Vail get per year?

Vail receives an average of 354 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 38% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Vail?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Vail in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 90cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

195

Total Trails

Lifts

5,317

Skiable Acres

3,450ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

18%

Beginner: 35 trails

29%

Intermediate: 57 trails

36%

Advanced: 70 trails

17%

Expert: 33 trails

18%Beginner (35)

29%Intermediate (57)

36%Advanced (70)

17%Expert (33)

Vail has 195 trails: 18% green, 29% blue, 36% black, and 17% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 53% of the terrain at Vail.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Vail open for the season?

Vail typically opens in Mid November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Vail?

A day lift pass at Vail starts at $249 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Vail good for beginners?

Vail has 18% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Vail get per year?

Vail receives an average of 354 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 38% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Vail?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Vail in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 90cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.