Ski Vail: Mountain Activities With more than 300 days of sunshine and more than 5,000 acres of skiing, it is easy to see why Vail is not only the largest ski resort in the United States, but also one of the favorites by veteran and novice skiers alike. The wide runs, thick powder, and plentiful

Ski Vail: Mountain Activities With more than 300 days of sunshine and more than 5,000 acres of skiing, it is easy to see why Vail is not only the largest ski resort in the United States, but also one of the favorites by veteran and novice skiers alike. The wide runs, thick powder, and plentiful

Whether you are an expert and plan on skiing black diamond runs, or you’ve never hit the slopes and want a week of lessons, Vail offers it. From group lessons to individual instruction designed to get you on the slopes and enjoying the thrill of skiing, the instructions at Vail are some of the finest

Host of the 2012-2013 Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championship, Vail is welcoming of all types of riders. From basic lessons to the advanced Burton Experience training that helps experienced snowboarders take their skills to the next level, Vail is the place to snowboard.

Families love Adventure Ridge, where kids--and the young at heart--can enjoy ski bikes, a kids snowmobile track, tubing lanes, a bungee trampoline, and more. The snow park offers family friendly Bistro Fourteen, and all-day gondola runs, which make it easy for the whole family to enjoy the excursion. Sip hot chocolate and watch the sunset,