United States, 3,527m, November to April
Vail
The back bowls alone are worth the flight.
Plan a trip to VailThe mountain
Vail is 5,300 acres of terrain, and the back bowls are the reason people come back: open powder as far as you can see. Below, a village of heated streets and lights in the windows at the end of the day.
Read the journal on Vail- Country
- United States
- Summit
- 3,527m
- Season
- November to April
- Region
- United States
Where you stay
The right hotel in Vail, and why.
Not the most expensive by default: the one that works for the way your family travels. Tell us who is coming and we will tell you which one, and why.
Ask about Vail- Private Ski LessonsAn instructor chosen for your family, down to who teaches whom.
- The Right HotelWhich hotel, and why, for the way your family travels.
- Private CharterYour own aircraft, from boarding to the mountain.
- Flights & TransfersCommercial flights and every transfer, from your door to the snow.
- Concierge on the GroundPasses, equipment and one contact while you are on the mountain.
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Before you book
Guides worth reading first.
2 min readWith childrenHow a family week actually runs when the levels are three years apart.Explore
2 min readChoosing a regionFour questions that settle the destination faster than any comparison table.Explore
3 min readBest Après Ski DestinationsWhat après ski actually means, why the last lift is when the real planning starts, and which resorts earn a trip built around it.Explore
4 min readHeli SkiingWhat heli skiing actually involves, the skill and safety bar it demands, and how we plan it around a week in Bariloche.Explore
Also explore
Other winter destinations.
November to April is when Vail skis best. If your dates fall outside it, these are the alternatives.
Plan your trip
Tell us your dates and group for Vail.
Tell us about your family and the trip you have in mind. We will tell you which mountain, which hotel and which instructor, and why.
Start with whatever you know
- A destination or idea01
- Dates or a season02
- Who’s travelling03