The highest point of skiing terrain at Vail isn't on Vail Mountain itself but rather along the ridge to the south, that makes up part of Blue Sky Basin. Here at the top of Pete's Express Lift, you're at 11,570 feet, and the views north toward Vail Mountain's famed Back Bowls are stupendous. From the top of Pete's Express, you can snag two expert runs - Hornsilver or Resolution - and follow them to Cloud 9 in Pete's Bowl. Or drop down the intermediate Grand Review or The Star runs - a pair of rolling meadows that eventually narrow through tight groves of evergreens before crossing China Spur and joining with Cloud 9. As relatively uncrowded, incredibly scenic blue runs go, these are some of the best at Vail.
Here's a trail map of Vail - scroll down to reach Blue Sky Basin.
