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  • Опубликовано: 16 авг 2024
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    Vail Mountain is a colossal ski resort, the largest in Colorado, with a reputation of excellence to match. It has 5,317 acres, 195 named runs, and a ski town oozing charm straight out of Europe. This epic pass destination is the most visited ski resort in North America. While some complain of the development and overcrowding the snow and diverse terrain keeps everyone coming back for more. Vail is famous for its back bowls, which are 70% of the total terrain. If you’re only riding on the frontside you’re missing out on most of the resort. The Bowls keep going and going, where intrepid riders are rewarded with champagne glades and a cornice jump to powder nirvana. When the snow’s plentiful, and crowds are slim, Vail truly is like nothing on earth.
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Комментарии • 125

  • @MountainDan
    @MountainDan 3 года назад +46

    Can’t tell you how much I appreciate the sharp & concise video... so over watching 20 minute vlogs to get less than the info that was in your video 🙏🏼

  • @jasono.1629
    @jasono.1629 3 года назад +15

    Thanks for this review, maybe someday I’ll make it to Vail.

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +1

      It's worth visiting at least once, and of course, more snow the better.

  • @johnmarsman7843
    @johnmarsman7843 2 года назад +4

    Thank you! I'll be going to Vail in February with a group of buddies and this is the exact info i was looking for! 👍😊

  • @55Aarronneedham
    @55Aarronneedham 2 года назад +7

    Lived there for 3 years. Absolutely best life style ever, did everything it took to stay there. The resort and guests can be very dry and don’t like truly hyped riders haha 😂 but the terrain is more than worth it.

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  2 года назад +1

      Sounds like an awesome time. Powder days there can be really fun. Did you explore any of the out-of-bounds terrain?

    • @55Aarronneedham
      @55Aarronneedham 2 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler yes did the minturn mile a few times was so fun! Getting into touring this year!

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  2 года назад +1

      Awesome! We were thinking of doing the commando run finishing on the minturn mile this past winter but ended up delaying. Definitely would need to train a little more.

    • @akifahsauqiyafalahi7358
      @akifahsauqiyafalahi7358 2 года назад +3

      Wow. 3 years. We didn't stay even a day. Just morning.

    • @manzoordeadarskihimalaya3205
      @manzoordeadarskihimalaya3205 2 года назад +2

      @@akifahsauqiyafalahi7358 have a visit here once in winter, at gulmarg ski resort, which is biggest ski resort of Asia,
      Huge mountains and sking from 14000 feets altitude,

  • @jthomas2345
    @jthomas2345 2 года назад +1

    Going in January, thank you for this!

  • @Oh_Leono
    @Oh_Leono Год назад +1

    cool place!

  • @four27eight88
    @four27eight88 Год назад +1

    Yeah definitely good luck trying your way back in village happen to us once on winter park 😂 was lost af😂

  • @DavidLee-vu2bc
    @DavidLee-vu2bc 3 года назад

    Another SUPER video.....using your vidoes to make a list of resorts to hit in 2022. Got the EPIC and IKON passes so I got a lot of snowboarding to do. Keep up the great work.

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      Yeah you have a lot of options. Which places are top of the list? We enjoyed Big Sky and Telluride the most this year (videos in progress)

    • @DavidLee-vu2bc
      @DavidLee-vu2bc 3 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler Telluride is top of my list (happy to hear you're posting a video), Taos, and going back to Keystone (from your video I missed so many good runs of the resort). West Coast - want to do Heavenly again and try Northstar and Alpine Meadows (again, your videos pointed out some great runs). I just purchased a board just for Glen Riding....any suggestions for the best glen run resorts? Thanks for all you both do!

  • @blakeunderwood4857
    @blakeunderwood4857 3 года назад +3

    I’m glad i live here

  • @kaiyeung8757
    @kaiyeung8757 3 года назад +2

    This looks awesome! I have the epic season pass and mainly go to North Star but I REALLY want to go hear great vid

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +1

      Vail will feel much larger than Northstar and definitely worth visiting

  • @takemewithyou
    @takemewithyou 3 года назад +4

    well done, y'all. fun and informative. keep it up!

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      Thanks! Looks like you're shredding sweet gnar up there in Banff.

  • @llatlasll3050
    @llatlasll3050 Год назад +1

    what a guide video!

  • @fnoplays8887
    @fnoplays8887 Год назад +1

    I cant believe how lucky I am to live there.

  • @OhDuNhiOi
    @OhDuNhiOi 3 года назад +1

    From a local, all buses in town are free. Just park on the side of the road and walk to a in town bus stop and it’ll take you to the vail bus stop, instead paying 50 for parking

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +1

      How far do you usually walk? We’ve heard about the free lots but never tried them thinking they were too far away.

  • @HenryASaavedra11
    @HenryASaavedra11 3 года назад

    Great ski resort, I will add to my bucket list

  • @Chandaib
    @Chandaib 2 года назад +1

    I really want to go to vail but this year I am going to ski at sun valley, sorry I don't like snowboarding

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  2 года назад +1

      Sun Valley might get more snow this year anyway. I've never skied before but snowboarding is cooler

  • @henrysellers7958
    @henrysellers7958 3 года назад +5

    Please go to park city Utah next pleeeeeeeeaaaaassssseee

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      Haha, noted! Not sure we will make it to Utah this year, more Colorado ones for sure.

  • @MisterBenne
    @MisterBenne 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful place to wanna be. Great location. I've been in Tahoe once and adored it. Snow quality different to european condition. I definately wanna join one time a colorado ski vacation. Favorite vail area. Compare to euro resorts, all US ADs dont show if have and how they located cross country slopes. In EU they listed how many alpine and nordic slopes (km, length) they have prepared. In USA not so usual to do cross country skiing? I hardly can find where to go for CC-Ski in USA. At least here on YT.

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  2 года назад

      There are some Nordic trails along the Vail golf course. I found one map with a google search but it’s not the main attraction there.

  • @KeyWestSaltLife
    @KeyWestSaltLife 2 года назад +1

    Hi guys, that was a great video. I went to Vail about a month and a half ago and I’m heading iback again this coming weekend so I appreciate all the tips you guys had in the video. Keep up the great videos!! A+

  • @patrickoconnell2380
    @patrickoconnell2380 2 года назад

    Hey, Just Heads up for everyone, epic pass doesn’t honor there refunds policy. They have hundreds of reviews on Yelp and a 1 star rating, and a ton of stories like mine. I Just found out the hard way, I broke my foot a week before my trip.. I sent they everything they kept requested including multiple doctors notes, x rays, and discharge diagnosis paperwork stating that I had broken bone in the foot. After struggling for weeks to get anywhere I started to look online and found this is a very common problem.

  • @manzoordeadarskihimalaya3205
    @manzoordeadarskihimalaya3205 3 года назад

    Great video,
    I'm also from gulmarg kashmir and belongs to our ski resort, which is biggest ski resort in Asia ,
    Backcountry sking and snowboarding as well, powder everywhere, laps from 1400 fts altitude,

  • @traveltips3458
    @traveltips3458 2 года назад +1

    Hello
    We r planning to visit Colorado this December
    I have some questions dear…
    1) is it safe to travel wd toddler in d month of December??
    2)epic pass includes all activities??in d resort or only ski experience??
    3) we wanted to explore ice castle,hot spring,ski ,tubing,snowmobile..all winter activities..
    is it good to book wd epic???
    4)total we have 7 days of time? Which way is best?
    Airbnb or epic??
    Please help me dear…🙏🙂🙂🙂

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  2 года назад +1

      hi there,
      1. check with your pediatrician because you will be at high elevation and small children might need to be monitored more for altitude sickness
      2. epic pass only includes access to skiing, just like a regular lift ticket. but it does give you additional discounts if you book epic owned lodging or buy food at select epic restaurants. check epicpass.com for details
      3. im not sure which of these epic offers. might depend which resort you are going to. such as, keystone has an ice castle for children to play on, on the top of the mountain, no additional charge if you have a pass to get on the lift to the top. tubing probably has a discount through the ski resort with epic. i'm thinking you will have to book hot spring and snowmobile separately as they are not usually offered by ski resorts.
      4. I guess you are looking at epic which would be Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek. you could go to one or hop around to each. epic pass gives 20% discount for epic lodging so check their website pricing and compare with airbnb or non-epic hotels. they might all be similar in the end, I havent looked at pricing recently.
      Hope this helps.

    • @manzoordeadarskihimalaya3205
      @manzoordeadarskihimalaya3205 2 года назад

      Have a visit here once in winter in gulmarg Kashmir and Will enjoy deep powder snow and other activities as well,
      It's Asia,s biggest ski resort in Kashmir in India,
      Feel free to ask for any updates about here

  • @robwenman8179
    @robwenman8179 2 года назад +1

    Are the hostels or bunk houses to stay while skiing Vail? I have the Epic Pass and will be skiing several resorts so hoping to keep costs down.

  • @A-Shitty-Snowboarder
    @A-Shitty-Snowboarder 2 года назад

    winter 2023 maybe ha ha ha

  • @Adventureboys24
    @Adventureboys24 2 года назад +2

    What does ski’d off mean

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  2 года назад

      It means tracked out or no more fresh snow, rough and possibly icy spots.

    • @Adventureboys24
      @Adventureboys24 2 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler thanks

  • @Eleven11hunter11
    @Eleven11hunter11 3 года назад

    someday i wanna go these slopes.

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      Worth the trip! We always have fun at Vail.

    • @Eleven11hunter11
      @Eleven11hunter11 3 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler I must go the vail after the world go back to normal...I hope it will be come soon.

  • @JustinUrban1
    @JustinUrban1 2 года назад

    Is it worth going to in mid April? Coming from Michigan so any snow is welcome seeing as we don’t get much good snow here anyway. The season is over here and I just want to extend the season a bit.

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  2 года назад

      Yes, I like late season the best. All the terrain is open and nice and sunny. Usually some storms come through as well.

  • @sharpshot1134
    @sharpshot1134 3 года назад +1

    When you refer to terrain that doesn't last long after a fresh snow fall its called "tracked out". "The Back Bowls get tracked out quickly on powder days"

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      We like to focus on finding those hidden powder stashes ❄️❄️❄️

  • @amandalinn3618
    @amandalinn3618 3 года назад

    How often does vail get lots of snow? At whistler I was there a few days and it would snow like a foot every couple days. Is it consistent at vail too at the end of jan beginning of feb?

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      It really depends on the snow that year. This past season was pretty bad in Colorado so the entire terrain at Vail didn’t open until late Jan, but other years can be all open and great by mid Dec. The average snowfall for whistler is 450 inches and Vail is 350 inches so overall more up in BC. Both resorts seem relatively crowded so probably get skied off pretty quickly when it does snow.

  • @ethanbutler2454
    @ethanbutler2454 3 года назад

    You guys should hit Montana or Wyoming Next! Definitely recommend them both!

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      Yeah we rode at Jackson hole and Big Sky this year. They make Vail look like a green run.

    • @ethanbutler2454
      @ethanbutler2454 3 года назад

      Any videos coming on those resorts soon?

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      We are working on editing the videos. Went to about 15 resorts this year and plan is to start posting them around September.

  • @jockerkill07
    @jockerkill07 Год назад +1

    Wow just what I was looking for!! Thanks so much guys for this Tour about Vail Mountain
    I’m going there this 2023, so much more excited about it after seeing this🏂👌🏽🙏

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  Год назад

      Have a great trip! Hopefully we get a ton of snow this year.

  • @rkoldenhof3551
    @rkoldenhof3551 2 года назад +1

    Are the smiling emojis you added onto the trail map specific spots to check out?

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, we like those areas.

    • @rkoldenhof3551
      @rkoldenhof3551 2 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler noted 😉

    • @rkoldenhof3551
      @rkoldenhof3551 2 года назад

      Also, thanks for this video it’s super informative and helpful for planning where to ride

  • @pedrochinait3898
    @pedrochinait3898 3 года назад +1

    Going to Vail on the 20th of January. Do you guys have any recommendations for cheap equipment rental places?

    • @pedrochinait3898
      @pedrochinait3898 3 года назад +2

      Also, awesome video!

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +1

      Are you flying direct to Vail or to Denver and driving? Cheapest would be renting in Denver on the way but there are several shops in Vail that are convenient but slightly more expensive. Christy Sports has several locations and full packages around $55 or vailskibase in vail lionshead village claims to have the best prices.

    • @mougsy6894
      @mougsy6894 3 года назад +1

      @@pedrochinait3898 i am also going to Vail on Jan. 20th. We have been coming for close to 7 years and there is a really nice ski shop we rent from. Its name is Vaio Ski Base, it is very cheap too

    • @pedrochinait3898
      @pedrochinait3898 3 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler flying to Denver and then taking a bus to Vail, but I think I’d have to pay extra to bring the snowboard along in the bus and it’d be a hassle to be carrying a snowboard around everywhere. Ended up renting at this spot called Ski Base in Vail, came out to about $50 a day including the helmet and equipment insurance! Thanks for the advice though, I’m excited!!! T-7 days!!

    • @pedrochinait3898
      @pedrochinait3898 3 года назад

      @@mougsy6894 Ended up renting at Ski Base, came out to cheaper than other places! Thanks for the suggestion!!

  • @keithwukmir4452
    @keithwukmir4452 3 года назад

    Dolan could take up snow boarding and five up computer games

  • @bridgetryan7937
    @bridgetryan7937 3 года назад +1

    Are the back bowls open yet this year?

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +1

      Not yet, it's been a low snow year so far. They usually open by mid Dec so maybe by next weekend if the snow continues this week.

    • @nesutahk
      @nesutahk 3 года назад

      Was there last week. Some of the bowls were open (Sun Up and part of Sun Down) but Blue Sky Basin, China Bowl and Siberia Bowl weren't open yet :(

  • @dranelemakol
    @dranelemakol 3 года назад

    Is this where they filmed Hateful Eight?

  • @brandonwilliam2618
    @brandonwilliam2618 3 года назад

    I’m going on a ski trip next winter. I’m between vail and park city. Which one would you recommend?

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      what type of terrain do you like to ride and what time of year? I'd probably lean toward Vail but if you want more double black terrain it would be park city. Vail terrain seems more accessible (minimal hike-to), easy to navigate, and back bowls are really unique experience. Park City is a combination of resorts so really spread out. Both places are probably about the same level of crowded, similar elevation, similar snowfall. Transportation is about the same, fly to Salt Lake and drive 40 minutes or fly to Vail and drive 40 minutes. For night life, Park City is an actual town and Vail is more a base village but both have great restaurants.

    • @brandonwilliam2618
      @brandonwilliam2618 3 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler thank you I think park city just because it is a town and has more to do when not skiing.

  • @farhadamid7378
    @farhadamid7378 3 года назад

    is this footage from this winter?

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      This was filmed early March 2020. Still need more snow this year to open all the terrain.

  • @whoisthe1412
    @whoisthe1412 3 года назад

    Do you wear snowboard bib or pants?

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +1

      Pants with a jacket that has a snow skirt. Bibs intrigue us though, we want to try some out.

  • @mitchelmartinez5727
    @mitchelmartinez5727 3 года назад

    Great video! What do you mean by a trail getting skied off?

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +1

      Same as 'tracked out': slang term for a slope of once fresh snow that has been ridden over repeatedly down to the solid, sometimes icy snow pack beneath.

  • @jordannarlock7995
    @jordannarlock7995 3 года назад

    Champagne snow is trade marked by Steamboat, can't say that !

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +2

      Haha, it’s champagne glade at Vail. Must only be a US trade mark as Kicking Horse in BC claims champagne powder capital of Canada.

    • @jordannarlock7995
      @jordannarlock7995 3 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler hahaha. It’s hard to believe they could even get that trademark. Great video!

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      I’m sure they will try haha. All the CO resorts need more snow! It’s sugary chalk snow out there right now, like riding down a chalkboard.

    • @jordannarlock7995
      @jordannarlock7995 3 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler Steamboat is actually pretty legit right now, they are getting at least consistent snow. but not the huge storms all resorts right now.

  • @JP-zy1mt
    @JP-zy1mt Год назад

    both are seriously side slipping. need to learn to carve.

  • @tman8939
    @tman8939 3 года назад +2

    over priced, over hyped, ski resort. if you want value visit ski cooper near leadville.

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      always wondered about Cooper. we might actually make it there this year.

  • @fulcoduurland4366
    @fulcoduurland4366 2 года назад +1

    As a european I still can’t believe people are paying $230 a day for a mediocre skiresort. Here in the austian alps the top ski resorts are Kitzbühel and st. Anton an you pay +- €300 for the whole week. All most every lift has got heated Seats and snow covers en de pistes are maintaint every night. I feel sorry for you Guys in america. 😂

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  2 года назад

      Very true. Are there ever lift lines? We want to visit over there soon.

    • @blarbkanopcious4243
      @blarbkanopcious4243 2 года назад +1

      What makes you think avail is a mediocre ski resort??

  • @ty.Tibor123
    @ty.Tibor123 8 месяцев назад

    50$ for parking. Fuuuuu youuuuu

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  8 месяцев назад

      We do not recommend paying $50 for parking, agreed yikes.

  • @joetraynor5399
    @joetraynor5399 3 года назад

    cringe

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +1

      Can still be a fun mountain. Went to a few more challenging resorts this year.

  • @WorldofRigo
    @WorldofRigo 3 года назад

    Here’s an even shorter review for skiing Vail.
    Don’t Fucking Do It.

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад +1

      😂 where do you like to go instead?

    • @WorldofRigo
      @WorldofRigo 3 года назад +1

      Haha that was a joke for the most part.
      I’ve spent most of my time in the Sierras like Mammoth, June, and now I live in Tahoe.

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      We’re all about a good sense of humor here too! Tahoe is an awesome home base!

    • @WorldofRigo
      @WorldofRigo 3 года назад

      @@snowboardtraveler there’s 3 Vail Resorts here in Tahoe. Ever been to either of them?

    • @snowboardtraveler
      @snowboardtraveler  3 года назад

      We did a Tahoe tour in Feb of Northstar, Squaw/alpine, Heavenly and Kirkwood. Squaw and Kirkwood were favorites and Northstar was decent. Not so much for heavenly.