Vail - Community Reviews & Ratings

A vast resort with excellent staff on piste, and a great variety of terrain to choose from. Outrageously expensive however

Great mountain for intermediate to expert level skiers and snowboarders. Lots of backcountry trails and plenty of room for everyone to share, without worry of having bare runs. You can take a free bus through the entire village and to all of the runs. Great restaurants and plenty of places to see when you are off the slopes. Great for families and without kids. Not a cheap place but worth the money.

Lifts are slow and dated, food offering on the mountain is very expensive and not very good except the Smokehouse at the top of Wildwood Express, which is fantastic! The ski area is absolutely fabulous.

Vail Resort itself is beautiful both in the Swiss Inspired Villages as well as the amazing and expansive terrain. The Back Bowls are truly Legendary and if you can hit them on a Powder Day with sunshine and good visibility there is not much that can match it. Every area on the mountain has interesting and varied terrain for all levels and Vail is definitely a fantastic resort for large groups or families with varied levels of ability. My only critique of Vail is its affordability. It simply is not economical for any of the true ski-in-ski out options. However, the bus systems to get to the resort from the nearby condo options is fee, easy, and efficient. Ski instruction is the most expensive I have ever experienced and Ive hired private instructors at Copper Mountain CO, Solitude UT, Snowbird UT, and Mt Bachelor OR. Vail was nearly double most of those and almost 3 times what we paid at Mt Bachelor. The instruction was top notch and we accomplished all of our goals which made the lesson worth its weight in gold for me because my fiancé who is a lower level skier was able to ski the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin with us which was very important to me as it was my reason for visiting Vail. With tip it was nearly $2K for one day for me and her which I feel is a little gouging in Vails part, but if you get a chance to ski with Andy Hawk hes worth every penny. Food and drinks were expensive as well, but the variety and options are off the chart. For an incredible fine dining experience I highly recommend the restaurant Chasing Rabbits!

Vail is a premier destination, renowned for its expansive and diverse ski terrain, particularly its iconic back bowls, offering an unparalleled experience for skiers and snowboarders. Beyond the slopes, Vail Village exudes a charming, European-inspired atmosphere with upscale boutiques, fine dining, and lively après-ski scenes. While it's known for its luxury and can be pricey, the sheer scale of the mountain, the efficient lift system, and the picturesque setting make it a top-tier choice for those seeking a high-quality mountain getaway. However, be prepared for potential crowds and the associated costs that come with such a popular resort.

Vail is great place to ski but to expensive for what it is. Its should not be so expensive overall.

Relaxing, breathtaking views and wonderful skiing ️ terrain- with outstanding accommodations and easily accessible.

Awesome resort. Best to avoid weekends and holidays. Powder days in the back bowls are the best!!!

Vail is awesome having seven back bowls and plenty of snow this season ! It i9s easy to navigate around town on the free bus service. The restaurants are excellent, too.

Amazing spot for families and singles! Very beautiful and well maintained with excellent restaurant and shopping options.

Vail has all kinds of terrain for everyone with wide runs and the famous back bowls...blue sky basin it's amazing, my favorite place in Vail

Vail is a unique experience of long trail runs and great hospitality. Always loved the atmosphere here and apres ski after a long day on the mountain.

If you can get past the crowds and high cost, its hard to beat Vail. The back bowls truly are legendary for a reason. Avoid weekends but otherwise hard to say anything bad about Vail except the crowds.

Vail Resorts is always a love hate relationship. It is very expensive to ski just a day here, but if you have a pass and a place to stay, its one of the best places to ski in the world. Its an incredibly large resort. From the front side to the Blue Sky Basin, there are unbeatable groomers to carve and feel speedy and take it easy. Vail claims to have the best grooming equipment and honestly the snow is spectacular most of the time. There are numerous bowls where you can find cliffs, trees, leg killing intense moguls, or insane powder on a good day. Vail is amazing when it is all open and so big that it doesnt have to feel crowded if you know where to go. That being said, its a corporation and it will gouge you. They always have live music for apre at the base :).

Vail is an amazing spot for the more experienced riders. The terrain park and back bowls are hard to beat compared to vail! I have had such a blast at this resort with my expert friends! I have recommended Vail to a ton of people.

Really awesome tree runs- huge resort so many different runs to choose from - overall great vibe and efficient lifts. Def wanting to go back soon.

Skiing at Vail with my family was always an amazing time. The snow quality is great and everyone is there to have a good time. While ski lift times can be long depending on when you go its better than at other hills Ive been to.

Belle is one of the most awesome sea resorts in the United States has the most doable acres? You can literally spend three days there and not take the same lift once.

Vail looks likes fairytale town. It's cozy and clean. Very family oriented so the party scene is not amazing, as well as expensive. But there's more to do than skiing, you can ice skate, shop and cozy up in one of the number of hotels and resorts. A dream ski vacation

Really good for family fun, great for kids and good for beginners accommodation its pretty expensive for my taste for really good mountain