North American Ski Resorts A-Z

Vail (Colorado), USA

Resort height:

 2500m

 

Slopes:

 2475-3525m

 

Pistes:

 5289 acres

 
Vail ski area, Colorado, USA - Photo: Jack Affleck / Vail Resorts Inc.

 

General snow cover

 

5/5

 

Snow quality (upper)

4.5/5

 

Snow quality (lower)

4/5

 

Resort level snow

5/5

 

Powder potential

5/5

Vail has one of the highest snowfall averages in Colorado, and snow cover and quality are generally excellent.

 

If there is one minor flaw, it is that the famous back bowls get a lot of sun and snow quality can deteriorate fast in spring. Otherwise the area as a whole is very reliable and has a justified reputation for powder. Snow-making is also excellent.

Vail is one of our:

 

* Top 10 snow-sure ski resorts - North America

 

* Top 10 powder destinations - North America

See our snow reliability ratings for other North American Ski Resorts