Vail, CO
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About Vail
- • Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion, calls Vail home.
- • Vail's unique 'Front Side/Back Bowls' ski experience influenced resort design globally.
- • The 10th Mountain Division's WWII training at Camp Hale spurred Vail's ski resort development.
- • Vail has heated sidewalks to melt snow and ice in the village areas.
- • The Eagle River flood of 1999 caused significant damage and spurred infrastructure improvements.
- • It's named after Charles Vail, a highway engineer, and was established in 1966.
- • With around 5,300 residents, it's smaller than most state capitals.
- • Sitting at 8,150 feet, the altitude can affect visitors unaccustomed to mountain air.
- • Tourism dominates, with many employed in hospitality and resort services.
- • Being there feels like escaping into a luxurious, snowy fairytale.
- • The Denver Broncos, located nearby, won Super Bowl 50 against Carolina.
- • Vail hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1989, 1999, and 2015.