How To Ski Vail Colorado

[@brianj.simpson4050]

A friend of mine swapped her timeshare in Miami for one in Beaver Creek over Christmas and I drove out from Iowa to meet up with her. We both had Epic Passes, so we were able to ski both resorts during our week stay. Beaver is definitely smaller, a little cheaper, a little more remote, and the staff are extremely friendly. Plus, if you come off the slopes at the right time, they have free, warm, gooey, chocolate chip cookies! The car wasn't required (but did come in handy) as there are shuttle buses you can take between Beaver Creek and Vail for $14/person round trip ($7/person one-way). Depending on the number of people you have, that may be a less expensive option than renting a car and paying for parking at Vail, which is about $30/day for skiing. None of these resorts are cheap when it comes to concessions. Definitely recommend packing some sandwiches/snacks in your backpack/pockets. Water is available for free at nearly all the slopeside restaurants at each resort (Vail, Beaver, Breck, & Keystone).

[@mdc867]

As a local I confirm all these things👍 especially the restaurants on the mountain, very very pricy

[@kousand9917]

Nice I'm not a local but I'm close about 2 hour drive away and yeah I agree prices are pricy but are worth it

[@DJXtian2007]

Can you give some advice for peasants at vail?

[@bbabalola]

The Back Bowls at Vail are amazing!

[@otisbraxton4653]

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[@masonleonardo2855]

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[@bryancorbellini4952]

Vail has a third base village called Golden Peak. Less hotel beds at the base making it less busy and it’s chair 6 allows for quicker access to the back bowls. It is also home to vails terrain park.

[@justinfradkin5204]

Bryan Corbellini the only issue with golden peak is that it’s by far the most expensive. The hotels include The 4 seasons, the sonenelp, and the Sebastian. (don’t get me wrong tho it’s all expensive)

[@MrXmauro]

J Frad actually, you are incorrect. The hotels you mentioned are in Vail Village. Hotels that directly access Golden Peak are Manor Vail and Tivoli as well as many condos.

[@justinfradkin5204]

@@MrXmauro sorry my bad, I worded this wrong. these hotels are closer to golden peak though than many of the main Vail Village hotels like The Lodge (which is almost ski in ski out) Also forget the one but its the one with the big skating rink, the arrabelle maybe? Not sure. Either way they are all pretty overpriced. I like the lodge or the lion square lodge. Expensive but not crazy and great mtn access aswell aigret nightlife in the area.

[@miketorre16]

Nice video.. I just came back from Killington in Vermont! Epic! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@lorenzofeijoo4284]

Im taking a greyhound from denver to frisco instead of renting a car or the expensive shuttle buses. Also to avoid the expensive lodging cost at vail, we are sleeping in frisco. Taking a Bustang to vail. Its risky with not knowing weather conditions and a little inconvenient but its saving us tons of money.

[@shavalex]

How did it go?

[@lorenzofeijoo4284]

It went fine. Definitely the best way to save money and ski vail for travelers. Note the ride is 30mins.

[@Yiveytube]

Went to Vail 6-7 years ago. My best tip is to be friend with a local. If they work for the resort you get 50% off the ski pass.. 😂 Great skiing in the back bowls and a day trip to Beaver Creek is also recommended (same ski pass).

[@mdc867]

Kim Svensson + they show you all the great runs, as a local a while back I made friends with an NFL player and showed him around. Still to this day I get to go to free games and meet all the players👍 very rewarding

[@justinfradkin5204]

Yuppppppppp. Know a winter local who is also doing lessons out their and tours for us and we get 50% off ski pass and renting our skis and boots. Overall makes you worry a lot less about money

[@CowboyRoy]

Great information and history I had no idea about! Nice work!

[@alexferguson9836]

Get weed in eagle vail. Not frisco. Better prices. Local tip. ; )

[@joetraynor5399]

lmao

[@annaiskindalame]

Hush now, I’m already sick of paying 25$ for a gram of wax.

[@thatgirlygirl3081]

We usually go to Vail over fall and it is beautiful and cheaper. We are going skiing ther next week

[@kalonpride]

Went to Vail to do the Apres Ski thing for Valentines Day weekend. It was fun. Stayed in Avon which is about 25 minutes from Vail by local bus. The bus day pass was $8. The shuttle from Denver Airport was $75 each way with drop Off service to my hotel in Avon. All in all, the 3 day 2 night stay was about $1,000. The weather was great- very crisp and clear. I’ve already booked a return trip for the fall Season 💕

[@HamptonRutland]

Kalin Globetrotter were the lines for the lifts as terrible as I’ve been seeing online? We’re headed back at the end of this month!

[@HjalmarLink]

Just got back from a fantastic week at Vail! We saved some money by booking a condo with AirBNB 9 months in advance and sharing the cost with another family. For dining at reasonable prices, go to Moe's BBQ or Garfinkle's. There are two grocery stores in West Vail to pick up stuff (at normal prices) for breakfast and dinners at the condo.

[@HamptonRutland]

Erik Link thank you! We’re headed back in March, this is good info!

[@danielwinder2093]

As a local vail has great variety. It has plenty of cliffs which I like and good terrain elsewhere for everyone. The one thing it doesnt have is hikeable peaks like breck. Good to practice freeride since it is steep and rocky. But vail is my favorite.

[@bjorn3923]

I’m a peasant and I want to ski vail

[@PH-sn6sx]

I’m a peasant and ski vail

[@brianfinneran8919]

If your budget allows for a car or rental car, here is a great idea. Book a hotel in nearby Leadville. Find it on the map. In any case, Leadville to Vail via Fremont Pass (Rt#91) = 24 miles and Vail Pass (I-70) = 26 miles or so. Total one way should not exceed 55 miles. The thing is, you must pass Copper Mt. on this route. Copper is a damn good hill as well. Ski hard & mind your head!

[@choski76]

@@brianfinneran8919 copper is ignored by the haughty, snooty. smaller than Vail but great terrain, and less time traversing. just ski, lift, repeat.

[@Wolf_O]

just drive there and back unless your not to keen on the idea of driving I-70 at night get food before and after skiing i reccomend fast food but idaho springs has some good restaurants

[@lisa-dy6by]

i plan to move there for a winter job! so so excited!

[@thecowartfamily6933]

Nice video keep it up!

[@NowSmile4TheCamera]

Awesome video. Great summary

[@HexxizGaming]

Heading to Vail in Feb, super excited!

[@HamptonRutland]

Hexxiz great trip have fun! We’re going again in March!

[@choski76]

not mentioned are the crowds. weekends can see long lift lines. Mid vail, chair 11, and getting out of the back bowls later afternoon can have long waits.. especially if there's new snow.

[@DasnarkyRemarky]

Thanks! This really helped.

[@drob841]

Went in 2017 I believe, late February because I thought we might catch a storm and get some epic snow. I skied on 2 and half week old drought snow...fml! I really want another shot at vail after that Epic fail! Think we stayed in Silverthorn for only $100 a night. Got my weed near the Denver Biscuit Company (Epic biscuits and gravy) in Denver before the long drive.

[@noahkeener]

I’m moving to Vail this month, it was good to see how it kinda works before I got there

[@piskomarcel9371]

Amazing video, so the back of the mountain I where the black trails are? And is there a gondola or something that brings me back to the top in that side?

[@truthexplorer5600]

There is a trailhead on the other side of the interstate that you can park your car and sleep in your car and walk over in the morning for freshies! And it's free except for the lift ticket.

[@ballinouthard1]

More specific detail pls? Gonna be taking a rv out before the season over

[@truthexplorer5600]

@@ballinouthard1 it's called spraddle creek trailhead

[@Ncharlestun]

Yep, It's fun to sleep in your car when it's 10 degrees outside.

[@truthexplorer5600]

@@Ncharlestun actually it was a great time and when you're broke you do what you have to do.

[@Ncharlestun]

@@truthexplorer5600 You're not that broke if you can ski at Vail.

[@scotteden3616]

My Favorite place on earth.

[@HershelPeppers]

Great video!

[@paulhuval6579]

Great video with helpful information. Not that i would go there i prefer British Columbia in Canada and more outback.

[@reigngage]

Gal from BC in front of me at DMV, "I go to Colorado!"

[@crazylikeafox1000]

Expensive is an understatement! Sheesh. If you think accommodations are bad, wait til you go out and feed a family of four. Suggest you take advantage of your kitchen and eat out your last night there.

[@Lb16161]

Why is skiing so expensive in the US. Europe is so cheap and they have the best ski regions there.

[@ryanhall4745]

liability insurance maybe. Americans sue like crazy for things they shouldn't sue for. makes everything expensive. fewer people fit enough to do it maybe.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Good video, Hampton!

[@vinnielucci1099]

Just so you guys wanna know even farther than the back bowls is blue sky basin which is either blues or blacks and some trees and powder

[@HamptonRutland]

Obsidian Viper is Vail closed now?

[@vinnielucci1099]

Yes it is

[@jorgelima3500]

Very nice, thank you

[@elliotmahoney2893]

So glad I’m a local 😅 don’t have to pay for a room

[@bin100469]

Hello, we are a production team for a Korean TV program. We would like to use this video in our program. Is it possible to use the video with attribution? Looking forward to your reply :)

[@HamptonRutland]

Yes that’s fine. Just give me credit for the video but my name Hampton Rutland in one of the corners while my video plays.

[@thinkvail6630]

Loved this video, very comprehensive, super informative and beautiful footage, thank you for sharing. For more information about what to do in Vail, Colorado check out ThinkVail.com

[@itskata]

You forgot to mention lift tickets, which are $190 a day. Otherwise it's a great place. One of the favorite place to visit every year

[@matthiascantuserrano4571]

U can also get an epic pass which is 1000 the whole season

[@itskata]

@@matthiascantuserrano4571 that's what I have. Just mention it for people who visiting first time

[@uglycouzin]

Come to Tahoe, CA next time for Spring skiing!

[@HamptonRutland]

James Frazee I’ve heard it’s a great spot, we’ll have to make it there

[@maxvikstrom9350]

Great video! So is vail more expensive then Aspen? If u like some adventure I strongly recommend to go skiing in russia . Mount elbrus or rosa khoter! Rosa khoter u ski up to 2500 meter and have 220 km of slopes.

[@choski76]

how easy or difficult is it to get there? how long does it take from the US?

[@jordannarlock7995]

What Sitka gear solid color gear did you have on?

[@HamptonRutland]

Jordan Narlock Storm front jacket and pants I don’t think they make it in solid anymore

[@jordannarlock7995]

@@HamptonRutland booo: i have all their storm front series in the big mountain and sub alpine. But years ago i thought their solid color kit would be a great ski setup!!

[@blownZ713]

were going thanksgiving week, our first time to vail, our first time skiing, and shits getting expensive and were not there yet😡

[@rap819]

Great

[@ChristopherLee118]

It's not the most expensive of ski towns to say but thats a trendy thing to say...

[@juliomontero5650]

@ChristopherLee what is the most expensive ski town?

[@KBB-ry9wi]

You must be rich! $3,000.00 for 5 nights! The last time I went to Vail my friend tried to use my other friend's ski pass. Fine was $245.00. He wanted me to pay half. Get outta here! No skiing at all that day. First time I went there in the 1980s the lift ticket was $22.00 with a coupon.

[@choski76]

ha. i remember selling my unused ticket for cost, $38. in the late 90s

[@oolong2]

tip #1 don't buy skittles at the top of the mountain where it's expensive, especially when stuff like that can be found at any store and can easily fit in your pockets...

[@Perro__Sovietico23]

I think the best hotel in Vail is Montain Haus

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Word !

[@XonGrid]

Don't ski over 20mph or the safety patrol will pull your pass and make you take a 2 day safety course. It only for noobs if your a beginner skier Vail caters to you.

[@rj521]

I’ve skied Vail since the 70s and I have never been told to ski no more than 20 mph. Maybe if you are on a crowded frontside green or blue run full of housewives from Cleveland or Houston. If you ski any of the runs in the bowls or back in Blue Sky Basin that are not packed with people (They usually are not) I think you are fine skiing as fast as you want as long as you are in control. (Control is the key word for newbie skiers or yearly warriors who overestimate their skills).

[@photofilm8523]

Just a casual 3000 grand for five nights. Honestly if you’re broke you’d be better off working there and getting a free pass

[@j.s.6080]

Ok...I'll stick to European ski resorts then.

[@Wolf_O]

3k for 5 nights tf?????????????

[@joesalemi2414]

Forget Vail. City skiing. Low information skiing.