Epinions Recent Reviews for trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Know What You Are Getting Into Before You Go

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:08:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kcdenver - Vail is known the world over for being a top-notch ski area. While this is true in many respects, many visitors (or potential visitors) don't know a great many cons about this ski area, especially as it relates to a number of other Colorado ski areas...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: A resort for the family and a few challenges

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:36:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author icio - About myself I was a former ski instructor, 40-50 days of skiing a year; now I am happy with just 1 week -10 days a year but I hope you would still allow me to be your e-guide to Vail. What is special about Vail? Size is truly what...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Bargains can be had at Vail

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 05:23:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Borismcbin - Vail is by far my favorite ski area. Due it it's size, you can spend a week skiing and never get bored. Despite the high cost for parking, housing, etc. deals can be found. I found a deal on Ebay for a 3 bedroom suite for $599 for one week. Beats...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail Ski Area

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:52:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author neem22 - Vail is a great place for a family who wants to have a great time skiing. It has trials for all levels of...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail: America's Ski Resort of Superlatives.

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:09:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrkstvns - If "bigger is better", then Vail must be just about the best ski resort you can experience in the United States. The place is huge: it spans almost 7 miles, end to end, as Interstate 70 runs through the Vail Valley, and the ski resort's...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail is a must see!! Complete Review

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:16:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lissa12 - I recently stayed a week in Vail, Colorado. I stayed at Manor Vail Resort, which is in the Golden Peak area of the mountain. Excellent location, ski in ski out and the staff was accomodating and very pleasant. This resort also had a free hot breakfast...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Take it from a Colorado Native - this is the BEST!

Sat, 27 Dec 2003 19:24:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jf5885477 - By far Vail is the best ski resort in Colorado and quite possibly the best in the United States. By "best" I mean Vail is the biggest and has the best backcountry skiing. If you get a chance to ski Vail, make sure you ski the back bowls that Vail has...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Ski Vail...Have Fun

Fri, 1 Mar 2002 22:37:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jclark2 - Simply put Vail is far and away the most extensive ski mountain i have ever been too. Many resorts claim to have terrain for every type of skier, Vail does. Not only do they have the terrain but they have so much of it that you will never ski all the...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: good but certainly not great

Tue, 7 Aug 2001 10:12:32 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jo24hn - My wife and I went out to Vail in February of 2001 and stayed with a friend who lives just out of town from the resort. we spent 3 days skiing, 2 at Vail, 1 at Beaver Creek. we were there midweek.

Vail is HUGE. there is tons of terrain and the...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Extremely fun, but expensive

Thu, 17 May 2001 00:37:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigpimpn520 - Every winter i visit vail with my family during winter vacation for the past 8 years. I am an expert skier and can ski the whole mountain. I learned to ski with ski instructors that were excellent with kids andgreat teachers. Their ski school exists...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail is King

Sat, 31 Mar 2001 17:45:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ladscum - I skied Vail about 5 days this 2001 season and I still maintain it is the best resort in an easily accessible part of our country. By this I mean getting to Denver and up the mountain is pretty easy for most people. Perhaps the 2 great Montana resorts...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Works Well for Certain Needs

Tue, 27 Feb 2001 12:55:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author zeecee - Unlike Aspen, which had once been a mining town, Vail is a mountain, a mountain with fabulous trails and choice accommodations, upscale restaurants and spa facilities, but there's no authentic origin to be found here. That's not to say you'll run out of...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: It's not a destination...It's an experience

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 16:33:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ShoeEater - I received a call from my brother in mid October asking me if I was planning on taking a ski trip this year. We have gone different places every year for a long time. I've been to places such as Winter Park, Keystone, Park City, Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge,...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Tips for a Vail Trip!

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 16:31:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - I just returned (Dec 2000) from Vail and had a wonderful time...here's my advice:

1) Hit the internet for cheap lodging deals. I found a week at a condominium for 7 nights for $400 people (slept 4 people). Incredible steal. Best places to...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail Resort - This year, they learned something about people

Tue, 5 Dec 2000 13:23:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author poseidon - I’ve never cared much for shallow, materialistic people. These are people who think that the world revolves around them. These are people who think it is better to look good than to feel good. These are people who have their heads stuck so far in the...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail Valley - A Local's Perspecitve

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 10:53:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mkauffman - It's that time of year again. We have gotten so much snow that Vail actually opened early this year. Vail received the #1 rating among all of North America's ski resorts for good reason. Simply put, it is the best ALL AROUND ski resort experience...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail - Blue Sky Basin is a Must

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 23:48:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scmpsc - Last year I had the opportunity to spend 2 weeks in Vail. While there I spent 3 days skiing Beaver Creek and 1 day at Breckenridge. During the first week I skied with my wife and 2 daughters.The second week I skied with 5 friends(all senior citizens...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: An all around good vacation!

Thu, 12 Oct 2000 22:00:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author skikyle - Last Febuary I took a trip to Vail and Beaver Creek. I had the best time skiing I have ever had in my entire life. The weather was great, and we skied in T-shirts. It was fantastic.

One thing that I loved about Vail was the Blue Sky Basin. It...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Best Colorado resort Bar None

Thu, 17 Aug 2000 08:31:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dr.Opinion - As a child growing up in Colorado, each summer my family would drive west to California to see my grandparents. Oftentimes my parents would elect to take the scenic route of Interstate 70 through the mountains instead of the drab landscape of Interstate...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail, a skiers heaven

Fri, 30 Jun 2000 13:36:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Viccola - If you want a combination of skiing, snowboarding, eating and shopping, Vail is the place for you. Usually people come here for the skiing because of the numerous high speed lifts and gondolas. Not to mention the skiing is great.

Vail has...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Summertime getaway

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:22:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pjrasmussen - My wife and I decided to go spend 4 days at Vail, both becasue we had never been there, it was only a 6.5 hr drive from our home, and I had a bunch of Marriott points to burn. So we cashed them in and went.

First - I love Marriotts - they are so...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail and Beaver Creek

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 01:07:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Buzzmister - During Spring Break 2000, I travelled to Vail, Colorado to see if Vail could live up to it's outstanding name. From what I heard, you could always find a free slope, and you could always find powder.

Well, when we arrived at the Denver...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: At the PEAK of skiing perfection

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:51:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mohshsihd - If your really enjoy skiing and have been doing so for years or are just a beginer in need of instruction, this is the place to be! I have skied here a number of times over the years, but i was more impressed with this place in the first 5 minutes...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: best ski resort in colorado

Wed, 10 May 2000 14:35:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author molly_b - I've been to Vail about a half dozen times. I've skied other resorts in Colorado (I skied Aspen this year as well) and honestly, Vail is the best all-round resort. There's tons to do there, the skiing is awesome (there's a large variety of terrain) and...

trvl-Ski Resorts-United States-Colorado-Vail: Vail's Expansion

Thu, 4 May 2000 17:48:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hyperski - Finding unbroken powder at 2:30pm on a high season weekend is not supposed to happen. Welcome to Vail's Blue Sky Basin, 520 acres of new terrain that allows skiers the chance to get those "first tracks" even as the sun is on the wane.
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