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1. Vail Mountain opened on December 15, 1962, boasting 1 gondola, 2 chair lifts, 8 ski instructors and a $5 lift ticket. The 2006-2007 season marks the 44th Anniversary for North America's most popular ski and snowboard resort.

2. Since 1962, Vail has become the largest single mountain ski resort in North America, offering guests 34 total ski lifts, 14 of which are high-speed. Guests may experience the mountain in several distinct settings-the Front Side, the Back Bowls, the Game Creek and China Bowls, and the Blue Sky Basin.

3. Vail Mountain is designed for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. Of 193 total trails, 18% are beginner friendly, 29% are geared towards intermediate skiers, and 53% are designated as advanced/expert trails.

4. Vail has been designated the #1 ski resort by the readers of SKI Magazine 13 times since 1988.

5. With a vertical rise of 3,450 feet, the altitude at Vail's summit is 11,570 ft.

6. Vail Village is modeled after a traditional Bavarian Village. With this European feel, the majority of the Village is designed to accommodate pedestrians, not cars.

7. As a testament to Vail's continuing evolution, the town is currently undergoing a Billion Dollar Renewal, which is part of Vail's New Dawn, a project that will add new shops, activities, and a variety of luxurious new lodging spaces to Vail Village and LionsHead.

8. Ever wonder what makes Vail customer service so superior? Already in its 13th year, the employee customer service program Turn It Up! is the longest running program of its kind in the United States. If you’re in town from December to April, be sure to nominate an excellent employee for Premier Impressions, the town-wide, excellence in customer service awards contest and reward them for their efforts.

9. As a service to its visitors, the Vail Transportation Center offers Free Parking after 3 pm. in the winter. Go ahead and enjoy après-ski fun!

10. The Town of Vail is honored and lucky to have one of the most comprehensive free bus services in the nation. Serving virtually all areas of town on 20 to 40 minute schedules all day, getting around Vail is always convenient

Vail Mountain
Vail is the largest single-mountain ski area in North America, with 5,289 acres of ski-able terrain. For the 14th time in 2007, Vail was once again honored as the #1 ski resort in North America. Based on numerous criteria, including terrain, lifts, service, food, weather, and much more, Vail is especially famous for its world-renowned back bowls.

Blue Sky Basin
Completed in December of 2000, this area is the newest expansion to Vail Mountain with 525 acres, three high-speed quad lifts, intermediate-expert skiing and snowboarding, and gorgeous back-country scenery.

Terrain Park and Pipe
Unlike most ski resorts that feature one terrain park, Vail’s got four, including the awardwinning park at Golden Peak, home to the U.S. Freeskiing Open. Advanced skiers and snowboarders can show off on the mountain’s many rails, boxes, and even try their luck in the superpipe, which is ready and groomed throughout the entire season!

Free Lessons and Tours
Don’t miss out on free one-hour
ski and snowboard lessons, and tips for intermediate and advanced skiers during select weeks at Mid-Vail. Also, check out the park and pipe freestyle tips at Golden Peak. To better acquaint yourself with the resort, look for free guided tours throughout all areas of the mountain.

Adventure Ridge
This on-mountain activity area is a favorite for families! Day and night-time attractions include tubing, ski biking, a child-friendly snowmobile race track, ice skating, snowshoeing, and laser tag. Access to Adventure Ridge via the Eagle Bahn Gondola is free after 2 p.m. for foot passengers. Contact Adventure Ridge at 970.476.9090.

Other Outdoor Activities
In addition to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world, Vail has plenty of activities to offer off the mountain, including snowshoeing, dog sledding, cross country skiing, snowmobile tours, sledding, and more

Off the Mountain
After a hard day of skiing, be sure to indulge yourself at some of the finest restaurants in the Rocky Mountains. Whether you crave French, Italian, American an everything in between, the town offers it. And what better way to
stay in style on the slopes than by visiting the myriad retail shops in town? Vail’s got it all, and you don’t want to miss any of it!

Colorado Ski Museum
Learn more about the sports we
all love! With some of the most impressive collections of the early days of skiing and snowboarding, the museum’s exhibits will impress even the most experienced skiers and riders. Special attention is paid to Colorado’s— particularly Vail’s — skiing history, and the legendary 10th Mountain Division.

Après Ski - Almost as fun as a day taking a turn on the slopes are the countless spots to sit back, relax, and celebrate the good life after hours. Take advantage of numerous happy hour specials early in the evening, or wait until after dinner to let loose at a variety of clubs, lounges, and bars.

For all Attractions and Reservations please call 877.477.0075 or visit www.vailchamber.org

EVENT SCHEDULE
As North America's premier resort community, Vail keeps guests entertained with many special events throughout the year.. Here are just a few that are offered in the upcoming season.

Christmas in Vail
In this truly magical winter setting, guests can participate in the lighting of the town Christmas trees in the villages, view a holiday parade, and listen to the harmonies of Dickensian carolers. Children will be delighted with a few
appearances from Santa! Guests make lodging reservations up to one year in advance to stay during this special time of year.

New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Celebrate with fireworks, music, restaurant and bar specials. New Year's is truly magical in Vail's winter wonderland.

SnowDaze
These two weeks of festivities include concerts, activities, parties, and the popular Dine Around, in which the best Vail restaurants offer food and wine specials. Ring in the winter season the right way this year from December 3-16.

Street Beat
Attend this series of free concerts on Wednesdays throughout the winter season. Sponsored by Bud Light, musical talent ranges from country, to jazz, to hip-hop.

The Honda Sessions
Organized by the Vail Valley Foundation and sponsored by Honda, Bud Light, Planet Snowdesign, Wendy’s, and more, the Session brings some of the best riders in the world to Golden Peak to compete in what has become one of the top snowboarding competitions around.

Vail Mardi Gras
It’s New Orleans—with snow! Vail’s Mardi Gras celebration blends elements of the traditional southern festival with a small mountain town atmosphere. Bring your beads and prepare for a lively night!

American Ski Classic
Join skiing greats, sports legends, and celebrities in a dual amateur/ professional competition on Vail Mountain. With events geared towards all ages, the Ski classic is an adventure for the whole family.

Vail Film Festival
Celebrities, film fanatics, parties, and spring skiing make this four days at the end of the season one of the most popular events in Vail. This young festival is quickly becoming one of the most respected events in the film world,
and each year it gets better!

Taste of Vail
The best restaurants in town showcase their favorite culinary delights during this popular spring event. Picnics, wine tastings, auctions, seminars, and the ever popular lamb cook-off have made the Taste of Vail one of the nation’s premier food and wine festivals.

Spring Back to Vail
After a long winter, everyone is always eager to welcome the spring. For two weeks in April, the change in season is celebrated with discounted lift tickets, free concerts, food and drink specials, and the famed “World Pond Skimming Championships.”