Vail
The Back Bowls
Seven bowls, nearly 3,000 acres
About The Back Bowls
Nearly 3,000 acres of bowl skiing make Vail unlike anywhere else. Sun Up Bowl, hiked and skied by the founders, is the iconic first; Sun Down Bowl, 625 acres, rewards exploration with runs such as Windows and Never; and Tea Cup Bowl, named after the Celestial Seasonings tea company, holds hidden aspen glades.
Why it's on our list
- Sun Up, the founders’ bowl
- Sun Down Bowl, 625 acres
- Tea Cup Glade
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Back Bowls before you go.