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Snow-reliable rating Vail
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Snow reliability Vail
Due to the altitude level, the ski resort is very snow reliable. The main slopes on the Front Side and most of the valley runs also have snow-making capabilities. In the Back Bowls and the Blue Sky Basin, they are reliant upon natural snow. There is almost always enough snow and at the latest by December, these parts of the ski resort are also open.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
25 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is practically always open.
Elevation info
2457 m - 3527 m (Difference 1070 m)
General season
mid November - mid April
Season 2011/2012
149 Days open
149 Days when valley run is open
149 Days when valley run is open
Season 2010/2011
155 Days open
155 Days when valley run is open
155 Days when valley run is open
Season 2009/2010
160 Days open
160 Days when valley run is open
160 Days when valley run is open
Top Snow Reliability
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