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VAIL Back in the 1960s, three army veterans (one turned professional skier) and a uranium prospector founded Vail after recognizing the potential of the area’s terrain for skiing. They couldn’t have dreamt that it would become one of

Where to stay A short walk from Vail Mountain’s Gondola One, The Lodge at Vail is reminiscent of a fi ne European chalet, decorated with mahogany and marble accents. Chalet 10 is a six-bedroom, eight-bathroom suite that spans almost 5,000 sq ft across four fl oors. The private elevator provides direct access to the slopes, and after a day’s skiing guests are spoiled for choice with the suite’s cinema, gym, hot tub and pool. Stone accents and engraved wooden balconies re fl ect the mountainous surroundings, and an endless dining room and huge fi replace set the scene for an evening of in-suite dining. From $16,000 per night. Contact +1 757 897 7759, vail.com Where to eat Ask anyone what their favorite restaurant in Vail and it’s likely to be Sweet Basil. A local institution for over 40 years, it’s an absolute

One thing that has remained on the menu (since 1998 no less) is the sticky to ff ee pudding cake — don’t leave without trying it. sweetbasilvail.com On the slopes With more than 5,300 acres of skiable terrain, Vail’s seven (!) legendary Back Bowls, three terrain parks and 32 lifts mean you could spend days skiing and still never repeat a run. Book a private guide for your fi rst day to get a handle on the enormous number of trails (and fi nd the best Insta-worthy spots), or for more adrenaline, Paragon Guides can organize a private tour of the backcountry. vail.com, paragonguides.com

the largest and most coveted ski resorts in the world. As word spread, the village grew around the slopes, and Vail is now a bucket-list destination or a frequently visited destination for any skier or snowboarder worth their salt.

Vail has more than 5,300 acres of skiable terrain

must. The menu changes frequently and focuses on seasonal o ff erings.

Fromtop Vail is one of the largest ski resorts in the world; inside Chalet 10 at The Lodge at Vail; delectable cuisine at Sweet Basil