"Built in 1962 by veterans who trained with the US Army's 10th Mountain Division, Vail was designed for skiing first and everything else second - and that logic still shapes the area. Runs spill directly into town; après bars sit just feet from the lifts; and the pavements are heated so you can shuffle around in your ski boots without slipping on ice. Yes, really."
"With some of the most reliable snow in Colorado and a mountain famous for its long, groomed runs and wide-open terrain, Vail has earned a reputation that stretches far beyond the Rockies. Today, Vail is one of the country's largest ski areas, with more than 5,300 acres and dozens of lifts that spread snow-chasers across front-side cruisers and glades, and to the kind of back-bowl skiing that people plan whole trips around."
Vail was built in 1962 by veterans of the US Army's 10th Mountain Division and prioritizes skiing above other amenities. Runs spill directly into town and après bars sit steps from lifts. Heated pavements allow safe movement in ski boots. The ski area covers more than 5,300 acres with dozens of lifts, front-side cruisers, glades, and back bowls. The valley supports year-round activities including fly-fishing, hiking, biking, and scenic gondola rides. The town comprises Vail Village, Lionshead, and Golden Peak, offering shops, bars, galleries, hotels, and a dedicated ski school at Golden Peak. Most travelers fly to Denver and drive two hours; Eagle County Regional Airport is 30 minutes away with seasonal nonstop flights.
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