Rating: 7,4/10 (254 votes) TourismVail Valley is one of the five best ski resorts in the world. On its territory there are more than a hundred tracks for all categories of skiers and snowboarders. In during the season, tourists are served by 34 lifts with capacity of more than 53 thousand people per hour. A single ski pass purchased here gives you access to neighboring resorts Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapaho and Beaver Creek. The valley is divided into 3 ski regions. Front SideConsists of 127 slopes, 28% are easy, 32% are for intermediate skiers and 40% are more difficult to complete. This region is divided into three parts:
Back BowlesThe ski area stretches for six miles from east to west. The pistes here are mostly difficult (87%), designed for professionals in alpine skiing. The rest (13%) are prepared for intermediate skiers. Blue Sky BasinThis region is relatively new, it was opened in January 2000 year. There are difficult tracks (53%) and slopes of medium passability (47%). The area is served by 4 high-speed lifts. There are great places for snowboarders. With this side has built a kindergarten (it accepts kids from two months to six years old) and ski school for young skiers (3-12 years old). The resort employs over 850 professional instructors who will teach you telemark and snowboarding. After the courses, you will be able to confidently stand on skis or walk on snowshoes. After skiingVail can accommodate up to 32 thousands of tourists at the same time. There are about 10 hotels for and and many cottages or condominiums. The city has over 120 restaurants and shops, as well as museums and art galleries. Those interested can visit the local sports complex, skating rink or swimming pool, try your hand at paragliding, ride a dog sled or test your speed on the bobsleigh track. In the summer in Vail you can go to walking or horseback tour in the mountains, play golf or tennis, rafting or kayaking. Also available for tourists are hunting, fishing and cycling in neighborhoods along specially designed routes. AttractionsVail City has a lot of interesting things to do as well. Walking along the streets, pay attention to its architecture, most of the houses are decorated in "Alpine style". Walk across the covered bridge, on it is a monument to the White Skier, a former rifleman of the 10th Mountain Division. The landscapes surrounding Vail are not less remarkable. Climb to the very top of the mountainside, admire the surrounding forests and breathe a breath of fresh mountain air. Excursions to neighboring cities will tell you a lot about the history of this wonderful state. SHOW YET the very top of the mountain slope, admire the surrounding forests and breathe a breath of fresh mountain air. We also recommend reading Nowhere in Turkey, Cappadocia resort Topic: Vale. Recreation and entertainment. |