Vail at Easter. Anyone been?

[dontcallmethatyoucunt]

Just that really. I'm planning ahead, but I would really like to go. Is it any good at Easter?

[citykat]

Very jealous. Not been at Easter but it was bone chillingly cold in January so I would expect the snow to last. Sorry not to be more helpful but it remains, even though I went years ago, one of my favourite ever ski places. Enjoy

[dontcallmethatyoucunt]

What was so good city? Someone was raving about it, but I didn't get the specifics of why!

[citykat]

Cutesy town- loads of timber clad western style buildings, tons of fairy lights everywhere. And then a really big well connected ski area that included 'back bowls'- areas with no signage, no pistes/piste bashers, the edges just marked with a ribbon wrapped round every 5 th or so tree. But with patrols within those ribboned areas. So off piste in a safe environment. Ideal for me as do worry about my insurance cover when properly off piste! Loads of trees ( aspens as well as firs). Pretty. Did not stay in Vail but went there while in the area to get a change of scene. American resorts are different to European ones- I am lucky to have tried 4 US resorts, all good but those Vail back bowls were fantastic for me. Sadly now with children confined to drivable from Calais resorts😗

[TheSnorkMaidenReturns]

I went to Vail is freezing cold January years ago as well. Was fantastic but very expensive. Not tried any other North American resorts.

[dontcallmethatyoucunt]

that sounds good city. I like the fact they are single diamonds too! I'm a bit chicken for the doubles after facing what I can only describe as a cliff.

I suppose it's how the snow holds up that concerns me. It's certainly high though.