At 5,289 acres, its size alone makes Vail worth the trip. The terrain is not only vast but varied, with tree skiing galore, miles and miles of groomers, four terrain parks, and six miles of legendary back bowls. The ersatz Tyrolean village is undergoing a $2 billion-plus makeover.
Read the articleDestinations: Vail
Themes: Family · Adventure Vacations · Winter Travel
Inspired by: Colorado Skiing: The Big Mountains — by Everett Potter, Published Nov. 2007