
Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts Overview
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Vail Resorts has 1.4 star rating based on 6 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: Good skiing, Great ski areas, World class mountain and snow at park city.
Cons: Expensive everything, Horrible customer service, Limited terrain and lift options and dishonest communication.Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "Avoid Park City and Vail - ski/board somewhere else!", "Buy the Ikon Pass", "Ski somewhere else!", "Don't go there", "Just beware - if you try to use the "insurance" you will not be covered.".
The aggregated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
Vail Resorts has 1.4 star rating based on 6 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: Good skiing, Great ski areas, World class mountain and snow at park city.
Cons: Expensive everything, Horrible customer service, Limited terrain and lift options and dishonest communication.Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "Avoid Park City and Vail - ski/board somewhere else!", "Buy the Ikon Pass", "Ski somewhere else!", "Don't go there", "Just beware - if you try to use the "insurance" you will not be covered.".
Most users ask Vail Resorts for the refund as a solution to their issues.
Review authors value the most Location. Consumers are not pleased with Billing Practices and Customer service. The price level of this organization is high according to consumer reviews.
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Verified ReviewerVail Resorts' greed cheated my family out of a special vacation

This is a copy of an email I sent to ParkCityInfo@***.com and comments@***.com on January 4, 2025. It speaks for itself. Vail Resorts' operations since the start of the Ski Patrol strike on 12/27/24 constitute nothing short of FRAUD.
Good Afternoon,
I have been going to Park City since I was young and was very excited to visit with my family during this holiday. We visited the mountain and skied each day from December 28 to December 31. We were essentially locked in and committed to Park City/Canyons after having purchased our lift tickets and lessons in advance.
Purchase Details:
Confirmation: XXXXX
Purchase Date: December 4, 2024
Customer ID: XXXXX
Total Lift Pass Purchase: $3,910
It would be an understatement to say that we were all greatly disappointed in our Park City ski experience. We were aware of below-average snow conditions, but the widespread lift and trail closures went far beyond what could be attributed to weather. It was evident that a labor strike during our visit severely disrupted normal operations. Nearby resorts, though not 100% open, were running at a much higher capacity than Park City. Even today, Park City lags far behind local competitors in terms of open trails and lifts.
We received no advance notice about the operational setbacks. We and other day-pass holders were not given an option to refund or exchange tickets when it became clear the resort was severely under-staffed. Consequently, lift lines were unreasonably long, and the limited number of open trails became overcrowded and, at times, unsafe and unenjoyable.
Our third day on the mountain (12/30/24) was particularly dismal. Staying at the base of Canyons, we arrived around 9:00 AM to find the Orange Bubble lift closed (despite being open the day before) and a two-hour wait for the gondola. Staff advised us to take the Cabriolet lift to a bus stop and ride to the Park City side, which resulted in more than 2 hours of transit and lift lines before we even put on our skis. For an experience that cost roughly $280 per person per day, this was disappointing and frustrating for my family.
Given the clear impact of staffing issues on our overall experience, I respectfully request a partial refund. While I don't expect a full reimbursement, a 50% refund (approximately $1,955) or equivalent would be a fair acknowledgment of the hardship we faced, and would help restore our belief that Vail Resorts cares about its customers. There are many world-class ski resorts in Utah and elsewhere, but I still want to love Park City!
Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be happy to discuss this matter further or review any alternative solutions you might propose. I appreciate your prompt response and hope we can find a fair resolution that restores my family's confidence in Vail Resorts.
Sincerely,
Zachary Rodman
Arlington, VA
- World class mountain and snow at park city
- Limited terrain and lift options and dishonest communication
Preferred solution: Price reduction
User's recommendation: Avoid Park City and Vail - ski/board somewhere else!

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Verified ReviewerVail Resorts' greed cheated my family out of a special vacation

This is a copy of an email I sent to ParkCityInfo@***.com and comments@***.com on January 4, 2025. It speaks for itself. Vail Resorts' operations since the start of the Ski Patrol strike on 12/27/24 constitute nothing short of FRAUD.
Good Afternoon,
I have been going to Park City since I was young and was very excited to visit with my family during this holiday. We visited the mountain and skied each day from December 28 to December 31. We were essentially locked in and committed to Park City/Canyons after having purchased our lift tickets and lessons in advance.
Purchase Details:
Confirmation: XXXXX
Purchase Date: December 4, 2024
Customer ID: XXXXX
Total Lift Pass Purchase: $3,910
It would be an understatement to say that we were all greatly disappointed in our Park City ski experience. We were aware of below-average snow conditions, but the widespread lift and trail closures went far beyond what could be attributed to weather. It was evident that a labor strike during our visit severely disrupted normal operations. Nearby resorts, though not 100% open, were running at a much higher capacity than Park City. Even today, Park City lags far behind local competitors in terms of open trails and lifts.
We received no advance notice about the operational setbacks. We and other day-pass holders were not given an option to refund or exchange tickets when it became clear the resort was severely under-staffed. Consequently, lift lines were unreasonably long, and the limited number of open trails became overcrowded and, at times, unsafe and unenjoyable.
Our third day on the mountain (12/30/24) was particularly dismal. Staying at the base of Canyons, we arrived around 9:00 AM to find the Orange Bubble lift closed (despite being open the day before) and a two-hour wait for the gondola. Staff advised us to take the Cabriolet lift to a bus stop and ride to the Park City side, which resulted in more than 2 hours of transit and lift lines before we even put on our skis. For an experience that cost roughly $280 per person per day, this was disappointing and frustrating for my family.
Given the clear impact of staffing issues on our overall experience, I respectfully request a partial refund. While I don't expect a full reimbursement, a 50% refund (approximately $1,955) or equivalent would be a fair acknowledgment of the hardship we faced, and would help restore our belief that Vail Resorts cares about its customers. There are many world-class ski resorts in Utah and elsewhere, but I still want to love Park City!
Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be happy to discuss this matter further or review any alternative solutions you might propose. I appreciate your prompt response and hope we can find a fair resolution that restores my family's confidence in Vail Resorts.
Sincerely,
Zachary Rodman
Arlington, VA
- World class mountain and snow at park city
- Limited terrain and lift options and dishonest communication
Preferred solution: Price reduction
User's recommendation: Avoid Park City and Vail - ski/board somewhere else!
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Verified Reviewer |Not refunding unused tickets
Vail has the worst customer service EVER. I purchased a day lift ticket, that has astronomical prices this season, and couldn't use because of a snow storm in Tahoe.
I tried to call the phone number multiple times and no one picks up. When someone answered, they said the refund for an unused lift ticket cannot be processed.
The policy says clearly that unused tickets can be refunded. They are cheating customers.
- Terrible customer service
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Don't go there
I have had a pass at Heavenly for years and this season customer service- condition of ski area has been really bad.
Either there is wind hold on Dipper and Comet chairs or they are digging out. Whatever the case the Nevada access is severely limited.
With such limitations one would think that more grooming on the lower mountain would be groomed better. North bowl has not been groomed in a month. The Olympic Downhill run had, March 16, 17, been groomed so poorly that it was dangerous. I am fed up with the lack of attention being paid to the skiing customer.
I am not going to renew my pass ad many of my friends are looking for other options in Ski Areas next winter. It is too bad!
User's recommendation: Ski somewhere else!
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Verified Reviewer |Travel Insurance Scam
I purchased a season pass from Vail Resorts (as I have for many years) for the 20/21 season. The pass came with insurance.
In December, I filed for a refund based on the policies expressed statement that quarantine due to COVID-19 was covered. I waited 2 months for a response, and they denied my claim, stating it was a pre-existing condition. I filed an appeal and heard nothing back from them. Furthermore, I called, and they eventually denied the appeal.
Moreover, I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, they denied the claim again. This company is a SCAM.
They use a shill company to deny the claims. Management company to deny the claims
- Great ski areas
- Scam insurance and shill insurance management
- Poor customer service
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Just beware - if you try to use the "insurance" you will not be covered.
No adjustments for epic pass
Purchased epic pass. All of Vail resorts closed due to corona virus.
Unable to use the pass anywhere to bad. Had not used the pass yet this season. Heard from acm the insurance carrier said no refund or concessions. Said should have bought the insurance.
. Was not looking for a full refund, would've appreciated a few days of skiing next season on the now worthless pass. Will think twice about skiing at vail properties.
There are many other resorts. Not 100% sure the insurance wouldve made a difference.
Preferred solution: Price reduction
User's recommendation: O read the fine print
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