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Accessible Information and Passes
Wheel chairs are located at the base of the mountain at the pass office for short-term transfers to access the Village.

Adaptive Ski Pass
Vail Resorts offers a five-resort season pass, called an Adaptive Ski Pass, to people with permanent disabilities at a significantly discounted price. To qualify for an Adaptive ski pass an individual must be legally blind, deaf, or has an amputation, physical condition or cognitive disability that requires the use of adaptive ski equipment to ski or adaptive ski techniques to ski. Having a disability or illness alone does not constitute an adaptive ski pass. This is the criterion and standard by which Vail Resorts evaluates eligibility. If you choose not to answer these questions you may apply for a regular season pass. A committee will review each application case by case for this special product.

For more information please contact any of our ticket offices or Ruth DeMuth at 970-479-3264.

The following conditions may constitute a disability that qualifies for the Adaptive Pass:

Blind: Legally blind (20/200 in the good eye) to totally blind. Individuals with one good eye are not candidates. Physician diagnosis may be required if there are any questions.
Amputations: any single or combination of hand, arm, foot, leg amputations.
Deaf: This pass is for individuals that use sign language or lip reading as a primary form of communication. This pass is not for individuals that have a mild hearing loss. This pass is for individuals who wear two hearing aids and are profoundly deaf in ears, a hearing loss of 35 decibels or more in both ears. You need to have gone to special schooling to learn sign language or lip reading.
Cognitive Disabilities: a mental impairment that affects the ability to process information and/or coordinate and control the body, which limits the individual's ability to navigate the mountain safely and independently. (e.g. Severe Cognitive impairments, Autism, Down Syndrome, TBI-traumatic brain injury that results in severe cognitive impairments. An IEP is required for children with cognitive disabilities.) Individuals that are on social security disability will be reviewed case by case.
Physical Disabilities: An individual with a permanent physical disability that requires adaptive equipment or adaptive ski technique. Having a disability or illness alone does not qualify for an adaptive pass. Individuals that are on social security disability will be reviewed case by case. Adaptive equipment may include, but is not limited to mono skis, bi skis, dual skis, outriggers, ski bras, walkers and harnesses

Adventure Ridge Activities
Adventure ridge is accessible via the gondola that is wheel chair accessible. There are two adaptive ice skating sleds available at Adventure Ridge as well as evening snowmobile tours.

Parking
Town of Vail Parking Accessible parking is available in both the Lionshead and Vail Village public parking structures. The Vail Village parking structure offers the best access to the slopes via a free in town bus service with lifters, which transports guests to the Golden Peak Lodge, chair lifts 6 and 12. The Town has also provided two additional special spots; they are located on the top level of the Vail Village structure near the Transportation Center and loading zone for the busses and are available on a first come, first serve basis. The Lionshead parking structure offers the best access to the Eagle Bahn Gondola, which is located approximately 100 yards from the parking. Elevators service all levels of both parking structures. Standard Town of Vail parking rates will apply where applicable.

Drop off locations at Golden Peak and Paid Parking options:
Equipment and guest drop off is available at the Golden Peak Lodge base facility near the Riva Bahn lift. From the main Vail exit follow the signs towards the Vail Village parking structure, proceed past the structure (continuing east) and turn right at the stop sign onto Vail Valley Drive. Follow this road until you come to the Golden Peak Lodge building. The main parking area offers several options at this facility: curbside equipment and guest drop off; Valet parking of your vehicle is available at the lower lot for $35 a day or more. A limited number of handicap spaces inside the Passport Club private garage at a cost. You will need to make reservations, with a credit card, for the Passport Club spaces by calling 970-479- 8020. When parking in the Passport Club garage, please exit the garage near the main building stairs and precede inside the building to the elevator, follow signage. Please do not attempt to access the building through the private club entrance inside the garage. Access to the elevator is clearly marked from this main parking / drop off area.

Additionally at Golden Peak, there are 2 handicap spaces located around the corner to the east from the main parking area in the Children's Center Drop Off lot. These spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. This lot is designated as a Drop Off Only area for the Children's Center and does not offer public parking; therefore the 2-space maximum will be strictly enforced. Curbside equipment and guest drop off is also allowed in this area during non-peak times of the day, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Please remember ADA law is about equal access not free access!

Quick Eats and Accessibility
Each of the on mountain restaurants below offers incredible food (winter season only) and service that will have you back on the slopes, without skipping a beat. Take a look at each for location information, sample menus and more.
Two Elk - l levels are accessible with wheelchairs located at each entrance for transfers. Accessible restrooms are located at each entrance.
Buffalo's - Main level accessible with a wheelchair located at the entrance. An Accessible restroom is located on the main level by the cashier. Accessible restrooms are also located on the lower level near ski parole accessible on snow level Wheel chair located in parole.
Eagle's Nest - All levels are accessible with wheelchairs located at the Gondola terminal for transfers. Accessible restrooms are located one the first and second floor
The Golden Peak Grill - All levels are accessible with wheelchairs located at the Adaptive ski school office or the Season pass office. Accessible restrooms are located one the first and second floor of the Golden Peak lodge.
Mid Vail - The Mid level entrance is the most accessible with wheelchairs located at the entrance for transfers. Accessible restrooms are located on the mid level entrance. The look Ma level is accessible, with a restroom facility located on the mid Level.
Wildwood -The main dining room and the pavilion are accessible with wheelchairs located at each entrance for transfers. Accessible restrooms are located at each restaurant.

For information and resources on activities, lodging, dinning, transportation, and any other questions or concerns you may have regarding accessibility in the Vail Valley, please call the Resort Information Center on 970-476-9090.