The ski area at Vail was built to be largely isolated from any major metropolitan area, helping showcase spectacular views of the Vail Valley from nearly anywhere in town. Those excited enough to brave the cold can enjoy even better views of the Rocky Mountains from atop Vail’s highest peaks, making it seem as if they are on top of the world.
With 31 lifts, including the famously Wi-Fi enabled, Gondola One with its heated-seats, riders and guests really can get anywhere on the mountain in no time at all before descending down the mountain on one or more of its famous 190+ iconic trails, like the 4 mile long Riva Ridge. Those daring enough for even more spectacular views can cruise the catwalk from the peak to the Blue Sky Basin and try their hand at bowl skiing, and really have a wide-open view of the area as they ski the fresh powder.
