Get ready for bluebird days and après on repeat. Whether you're visiting for a few days or a week, Vail is your ultimate spring break vacation.
Ski and Ride our Seven Legendary Back Bowls: From intermediate to advanced trails, our Seven Legendary Back Bowls are accessible through groomed runs and off-piste terrain. Grab your spring break squad and take a photo in front of our Legendary Back Bowls Sign, located at the top of Mountain Top Express (#4), High Noon Express (#5) and Northwoods Express (#11). Ready to explore further? Check out Blue Sky Basin, your chance to adventure the backcountry in-bounds, with open meadows, steeps and trees, and stunning 360 degree views of the area’s surrounding peaks.
Plan Your Runs and Play it Safe: Our frontside lifts are now open until 4 p.m. daily. We have 100% of our terrain open, which is over 5,300 acres across the mountain. Your safety is our top priority. The NSAA Skier Responsibility Code applies to all terrain, so please respect all Slow Zones and closures. Always ski or ride with a partner within viewing distance of you.
Looking to Hone Your Skills on the Slopes?: Our Vail Mountain Ski and Snowboard School offers private and group lessons for all levels to help build your confidence, advance your skills, and have fun on the slopes. Whether it's your first time on snow, or you go every year, check out our offerings with our expert instructors here.
Grab a Bite and Warm Up: Need something tasty in between runs? Check out Vail's on-mountain dining restaurants. On a perfect bluebird day, dine outside at Dawg Haus in Blue Sky Basin for delicious bratwursts in a picnic table setting. Looking for something indoors with a view? Head to Two Elk at the top of Sourdough Express (#14) for a variety of delicious options and a biergarten with large windows to soak in the sun rays. Interested in something more upscale? The 10th restaurant in Mid Vail, located at the top of Gondola One, offers an elevated experience with premiere on-mountain dining cuisine. Reservations for The 10th are recommended and walk-ins are welcome.
Dine with The Dogs at Henry’s Hut: Located at the top of Mountaintop Express (#4), Henry’s Hut is the place to be on Sundays between 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Grab an early lunch and meet members of Vail Ski Patrol and their avalanche dogs.
Head to Express Lift Bar for these Après-Ski Events: Express Lift Bar is known for its 10th Mountain Whiskey Tastings, signature après cocktails, European beer-hall vibes, and live music events. For the following dates in March, Express Lift Bar will be having live DJs between 2 to 5 p.m.
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March 8th - Mark Farina with support from Sunny Side Up
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March 9th - Alana English
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March 15th - Alana English
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March 16th - Sunny Side Up
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March 22nd - HAM
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March 23rd - Littlefoot
Need More after Après?: Here are some of our favorite spots after the sunset.
Golden Peak
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Avanti Food & Beverage: Set against the stunning backdrop of Golden Peak, Avanti F&B in Vail has the largest patio in town—making it your go-to spot for the ultimate après-ski experience during a sunny day. Avanti F&B features two bars and five unique food stalls including Mediterranean cuisine, Japanese ramen and sushi, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and more.
Vail Village
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Chasing Rabbits: Head to the Rabbit Hole for unique cocktails, arcade games, and DJs on select nights
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Red Lion: A lively bar scene with live music every evening
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Vendetta’s: Legendary slices of pizza and plenty of beer on tap
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Cucina: mountain-comfort cuisine with a laid-back and family-friendly atmosphere
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Two Arrows: Consistently serves the highest quality coffee, cocktails and fresh local provisions
Lionshead Village
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Tavern On The Square: Inspired by contemporary American culinary sensibilities, the Tavern culinary team delivers a global artisan “craft” riff on fusion cuisine
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Garfinkel’s: Lively sports bar with can’t-miss nachos
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Alpine Pizza: Local’s spot for Detroit style slices with a crispy cheese edge
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The Belle: Lionshead’s one and only gourmet grab and go for coffee, pastries, and more
Where to Park: Plan your arrival and parking based on your skiing or snowboarding ability and where you’re headed on the mountain for the day. If you’re a beginner, head to Lionshead Village and Eagle Bahn Gondola (19). If you’re a more advanced beginner or intermediate skier or rider, head to Gondola One in the Vail Village for the quickest way to the Back Bowls. The Town of Vail offers a convenient and free shuttle bus between villages.
Capture the Moment: Don't forget to capture your adventures—tag @VailMtn on your stories for a chance to be featured on Instagram!
Tired of buying lift tickets during spring break with your friends? The 2025-2026 Epic Pass is now on sale, buy early and lock in your ski trip next season to get the best bang for your buck! Pass Holders get the added benefit of Epic Mountain Rewards which include 20% off on-mountain food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride lessons, equipment rentals and more - all season long.