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Best Time to Visit Vail: Ski Season, Summer and Shoulder Months Compared
Apr 11, 2024
Vail has two high seasons, winter skiing and summer on the mountain, with a quiet stretch between them, so the best time depends on what you came to do. Vail…
Vail Oktoberfest: Dates, Schedules, Stein Prices and Where to Park
Apr 10, 2024
Vail Oktoberfest is a free festival held over two consecutive weekends in September: the first in Lionshead Village, the second in Vail Village. In 2026 the…
How to Get From Aspen to Vail: Driving, Buses, Independence Pass and Why There Is No Train
Apr 9, 2024
There is no passenger train between Aspen and Vail, so the trip is made by road: Highway 82 down the Roaring Fork Valley to Glenwood Springs, then east on I-70…
Why Is Vail So Expensive? What Drives Lift, Housing and Visitor Costs
Apr 7, 2024
Vail is expensive because several documented pressures stack up. Lift access is priced by the date and sold in limited numbers, most of the surrounding land is…
How Many Mountains Does Vail Resorts Own? The 42 Resorts by Region and Ownership
Apr 6, 2024
Vail Resorts operates 42 ski resorts, and by region they split into 26 regional and local ski areas in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, and 16 larger…
How Expensive Is Vail? Tickets, Passes, Lodging, Parking and Taxes
Apr 5, 2024
For a visitor, Vail prices almost everything by date. For 2026/27 an adult lift ticket runs from $202 to $374 depending on the day and how far ahead you buy, an…
Where to Eat in Lionshead Village, Vail
Apr 4, 2024
Lionshead Village is the part of Vail served by the Eagle Bahn Gondola, and most of its restaurants sit close to the lift, the ice rink and the shops. Eight…
How Much Do Ski Rentals Cost in Vail? Daily Rates, Discounts and Fees
Apr 2, 2024
A day of skis, boots and poles from Charter Sports costs $50 for the basic Sport package, $89 for Performance and $99 for Demo skis at its Lionshead shops…
Golden Peak in Vail: Where It Is, Ski School, Lifts and Racing
Mar 30, 2024
Golden Peak is one of Vail Mountain's three base areas, a short walk from Vail Village. It is home to the main ski and ride school, Vail's largest terrain park…