Blue Sky Basin

Vail, Colorado

Blue Sky Basin is a ski resort in Vail, Colorado, US. It has 112 km of pistes, 19 lifts, elevation up to 3167 m. Slopes break down into 8 km beginner, 42 km intermediate, 62 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Vail Ski Resort for a combined 209 km ski area.

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A stunning winter landscape of a ski resort with snow-covered mountains and ski lifts. Perfect for winter travel and vacation.

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Exciting downhill skiing action on a snowy slope in a winter landscape.

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Slopes

112.4 km

Lifts

19

Elevation

3016–3443 m

427 m vertical

Country

US

Linked ski area · combined 209 km / 47 lifts

Vail Ski Resort

Slopes by difficulty

advanced 60.1 km

intermediate 42.3 km

easy 8.1 km

expert 2.0 km

Lifts by type

chair lift · 12station · 5platter · 2

39.59640, -106.33100

Sources: wikidata

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

EGE Eagle County Regional Airport 51 km · ~1h 14m
ASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) 62 km · ~1h 31m
BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 109 km · ~2h 41m

Nearest cities

Golden (20,330) 97 km
Boulder (106,803) 102 km
Dakota Ridge (33,892) 102 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Blue Sky Basin have?

Blue Sky Basin has 19 ski lifts — 12 chair lift, 5 station, 2 platter.

How many kilometres of slopes at Blue Sky Basin?

Blue Sky Basin has 112.4 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Vail Ski Resort), the combined area totals 209 km.

What is the elevation at Blue Sky Basin?

The highest lift-served point at Blue Sky Basin is around 3167 m.

Where is Blue Sky Basin located?

Blue Sky Basin is located in Vail, Colorado, US.

Is Blue Sky Basin connected to other ski areas?

Yes, Blue Sky Basin is part of a linked ski area with Vail Ski Resort, for a combined 209 km of pistes.

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