Vail Colorado | Skiing the Legendary Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin  

Exploring the legendary back bowls of Vail and Blue Sky Basin. It was my first time skiing Vail since I was about seven years old and I had the best time! At over 5,200 aches, Vail is the largest ski resort in Colorado and one of the largest in the United States! The mountain is comprised of a frontside with traditional clear cut trails, wide open back bowls, and natural terrain littered with trees and rocks out in Blue Sky Basin. Vail is located about an hour and a half west from Denver off Interstate 70 making it a close option to the front range, but expect large crowds at this resort. A large footprint does help spread people out and if you are an advanced skier I recommend heading the Blue Sky Basin right away.