Vail Mountain
When you have a ski mountain in your backyard...
Vail Mountain offers 5,289 acres of skiable terrain via 31 lifts for snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, teleskiing and more in winter, and mountain biking, hiking, running, horseback riding and more. Enjoy 7 miles of mountain front, 7 back bowls, 3 terrain parks, the most groomed terrain on the planet. Get a look at what's available for you to play on by checking out their trail maps for Summer and Winter.
Vail Mountain in the Winter
Really? Vail Mountain in the winter? Naw...... Ok ok, you got us. We know why you're coming and want to help you get where you want to go and do what you want to do. Get information about Vail Mountain such as lift tickets, season passes and ski and snowboard school here. With record-breaking snowfall in the 2010-2011 season, we're expecting another banner year of snow for 2011-2012. Book your room now for early season discounted lodging.
If you need help with equipment rentals, lift tickets, ski school reservations, or more, our concierge is ready, willing and able to help you at the drop of a hat. Ski and snowboard shops in Lionshead, where you can rent (in some cases online) or tune your equipment, include
Vail Mountain in Summer
Take a gondola ride up to the top of Eagle's Nest and take a break at Bistro 14, wander over to the Wedding Deck, or take a hike - be it short 
or long. For those new to the altitude and interested in biking down the mountain, we suggest you grab a trail map and take a ride up on the gondola. If you're a hard core athlete, a bit of altitude training and riding or running up the mountain will be a good start. Ride your bike up to the Vista Bahn in the Village and ride 3 miles up to Chair 10. If that's a breeze, then continue on to Mid-Vail, then to Eagle's Nest, another 3-4 miles.
At the top of Eagle's Nest, activities for kids include bungee jumping, pony rides, games, and more available during the day as well as early evenings.
Everyone can enjoy Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) at Eagle's Nest with music and great food.
In Lionshead, a mini-golf course with nine holes awaits you at the lifts, and of course there's great shopping, dining, spas, nightlife, and other summer activities availabile throughout the area.
On-Mountain Dining
Vail Mountain has more to offer than just being in the snow - on mountain dining is available at (Winter Lunch Only) Two Elk, Mid-Vail and Wildwood, or (Year Round lunch and dinner) Bistro 14 and Game Creek Club.
After a great day on the slopes, head back to your hotel room. Then the real choices need to be made - you have several choices:
- stay there and fall asleep.
- take a nap then a shower, and catch the free Town of Vail bus into Vail Village or Lionshead for a bit of shopping and/or dinner.
- do the above, then hit the nightclubs and bars (Vail is known for its active nightlife) at historic watering holes such as The Club, Samana, Pepi's or Garfinkel's, or go a bit high-brow at Bol, Cinebistro, The Wine Bar at the Marketplace, The Tavern, or the Bully Ranch.
- do none of the above - get a good workout in our Fitness Room and eat in your Studio Hotel Room
- relax at one of Vail's luxurious spas including Aria Spa, the Sonnenalp, the Spa at Arrabelle, or Simply Massage.