Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Vail, the ski resort town set in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA. Vail is divided into four zones - West Vail, Vail Village, Lionshead, and East Vail and was established as the base village to Vail Ski Resort. Vail Ski Resort's first season was in December, 1962 and it is the second largest ski mountain in North America (after Whistler Blackcomb). Vail Mountain rises to 11,570 feet (3,527 m) and has a 5,289 acres (21 km2) skiable area, 33 ski lifts and 193 marked skiing trails on three faces.

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Contents:

Welcome To Vail

Arrivals & Travel

Weather & Climate

Winter Sports Activity Guide

Summer Activity Guide

Arts and Culture

Dining & The Bar Scene

Accommodation Guide

Local & Day Trips

Vail Mountain

Famous Residents

Vail History

Local Media