Facilities & Services
The range and quality of ski resort services and facilities at
Vail are phenomenal. The amenities are part of what gives Vail its mega-resort status.
Eating On Mountain
The on mountain eateries are top notch in regards to both quality and price. Some of them can get busy during the “witching hours” of midday to 1.30pm (particularly Mid Vail). There are eight different locations on the mountain to purchase food, and that doesn’t include the huge variety of eateries in the base areas of Vail Village and Lionshead.
Of the eight locations on the mountain, both Eagles Nest and Mid Vail have multiple dining venues.
Eagles Nest has the only table service restaurant on the mountain serving lunch. The Food Courts at
Two Elk and
Mid Vail both provide top quality food guaranteed to make your legs suffer whilst skiing the afternoon. The wraps with grilled chicken and all the Mexican trimmings are my personal favourite. Such lunches can make a download on the Eagle Bahn Gondola and early après at Garfunkel’s look very attractive. Another bonus with the on mountain eateries is that Vail has a policy of serving only all natural, hormone free meats and poultry, and organic dairy products.
One of the most enjoyable ways to eat lunch at Vail is to have a BBQ at
Belles Camp in Blue Sky Basin. It complements a perfect Vail experience - sun, good friends, great skiing, 3,550m of elevation, views of several Colorado 14ers and an awesome BBQ. BYO meat (or veggie burgers) in your BCA pack. Non alcoholic drinks can be purchased up there. If you have a severe case of ‘lunchtime legs’ after feasting on scorched flesh and burgers, ski down In The Wuides and Kelly’s Toll Road to get back to civilisation safely.
Facilities for Children
The only child minding facility in Vail is the Small World Nursery located in the Golden Peak area at Vail Village. It caters for children from 2 months to 6 years old. Adventure Ridge at Eagles Nest has superb activities for kids. Vail Snowsports School has numerous programs for kids including Mini Mice, Mogul Mice, and Superstars, and special groups for teenagers.
Ski School
Vail Snowsports School employs some of the best instructors from around the world. The school has five locations in the resort including two on the mountain at Eagles Nest and Mid Vail. As expected, a wide range of programs are available.
Equipment Rental
Vail Sports has four locations (Golden Peak, Vail Village, Lionshead, and the Arrabelle) and can provide for all your skiing and boarding needs. Other rental shops are peppered throughout the resort.