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...winter, of course, there is always snow in the Colorado mountains, and usually a lot of snow. In most cities, even in ski towns like Aspen, the snow seems to turn brown as soon as it hits the ground. But in Vail, even nature has some kind of reverence for a beautiful scene...
There is a lot more to Vail than its ski slopes, but the skiing is really the raison d'etre for the town, and it does live up to its reputation. Unlike a lot of the ski areas in Colorado, Vail has a very diverse range of slopes. In the back bowl most of the runs are difficult or very difficult, and there is usually a lot of powder. On the front of the mountain the slopes tend to be a little easier, with several good intermediate runs and a lot of beginner hills near the bottom...
Serious skiiers usually pass over Vail and head for Aspen or Steamboat Springs, which are much harder to reach, but reputed to offer a greater number of really challenging slopes...
...aren't an expert, or you are only on the mountain because your relatives want to ski, Vail is probably the best ski town around. Because it is in the valley, the runs on the front of the mountain are usually not as cold as some other areas in the state, and for the non-expert skiier who just wants to have some fun, this is a blessing...
...only that, but you can spend a week in Vail without ever putting on skis and still have...