Vail Mountain Statistics
Founded in 1962 by Pete Seibert and Earl Eaton, Vail Mountain has developed into a world-class ski resort and the largest ski resort in North America. Nearly 350 inches of snow blanket the resort each year, and the sun shines 300 days annually on average. A total of 31 lifts serve the 193 conventional trails and more than 5,200 skiable acres on Vail Mountain.
The Resort Company offers luxury lodging at Lion Square Lodge and Montaneros in Vail.
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Mountain Quick Facts
Scheduled Season: Vail opens for its 50th anniversary season on November 16th, 2012 and closed April 14, 2013.
During the winter season, the mountain is open daily from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Hours may be extended over the course of the season.
Number of Lifts
- 1 gondola
- 17 high-speed quads
- 1 fixed-grip quad
- 2 triple chairs
- 1 double chair
- 3 surface lift
- 6 conveyors
- Total uphill capacity: 59,092 guests per hour
Number of Trails
- 193 trails
- Back Bowls™: 3,017 acres (1,221 hectares)
- Blue Sky Basin: 645 acres (261 hectares)
- 3 Terrain Parks
- 1 Super Pipe
- 1 Half Pipe
- Longest Run: Riva Ridge, 4 miles (6.4 kilometers)
The Mountain
- Total Skiable Area: 5,289 acres (2,141 hectares)
- Total Vertical Rise: 3,450 feet
- Base Elevation: 8,120 feet (2,476 meters)
- Summit Elevation: 11,570 feet (3,527 meters)
- Vertical Rise: 3,450 feet (1,052 meters)
Terrain Classification
- Expert/Advanced: 53%
- Intermediate: 29%
- Beginner: 18%
Snowmaking: 461 acres (187 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall: 348 inches (975 centimeters)
