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Vail at a glance
An outdoor paradise, Vail is ground zero for world class snow
skiing. It's one of the most popular winter getaways with miles
of slopes, countless chalets, and state-of-the-art lifts.
Vail history
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains sits Vail, Colorado. This
mountain vastness has formed present-day Vail and its frequently
snow-bound history. Now a bustling winter wonderland filled with
lavish chalets and world-class resorts, it is hard to imagine that
this city was ever anything other than the country's top ski
destination. However, Vail was once home to the Ute Native American
tribe, who spent the summer months in the Vail Valley. Gold was
discovered in the area in 1859, and soon miners and merchants came
pouring in, hoping for a bonanza. By the end of the 19th century,
the Ute Indians were displaced, and the land remained in the hands
of ranchers and pioneers.
Vail local information
State: Colorado Country: United StatesVail by the Numbers:
Population: 4531 Elevation: 8150 ft. Average Annual Rainfall: 10 inches / 84 centimeters Average January Temperature: 45 degrees F / 7 degrees C Average July Temperature: 75 degrees F / 25 degrees C Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Tourism, Outdoor RecreationEthnicity: 94.13% White, 0.29% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.66%Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.43% Other Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50 Hz, standard two or three pin plugs Time Zone: GMT -6 Country Dialing Code: +1 Area Code: 970 Did You Know?
The mountains surrounding the valley are not owned privately, but
rather are public land rented to the ski resorts. Orientation: Situated in Eagle County, CO, Vail is bisected
by Gore Creek, and is surrounded by the White River National
Forest.
Vail weather
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Average Annual
Rainfall:
12.1" / 30.9 cm
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