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Awards, vested (in shares) The Number Of Restricted Stock Units Vested During The Period The number of restricted stock units vested during the period. Awards, forfeited (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement Restricted Stock Units Forfeited In Period The number of restricted share units, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Awards, outstanding ending balance (in shares) Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement Restricted Stock Units Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value of nonvested restricted share units for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments to an employee who has not yet satisfied service criteria necessary to gain title to underlying shares or units. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement Restriicted Stock Units Granted In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested restricted share units issued during the period. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, vested (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement Restricted Stock Units Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to restricted share units for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service requirements, to receive shares or units in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement Restricted Stock Units Forfeited In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of restricted share units that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. 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Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary On Estimated Useful Life Of Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule of Estimated Useful Life of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Useful Life of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Allocation Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block] Long-term Debt, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Extension Year1 [Member] Extension Year1 [Member] Extension Year1 [Member] Extension Year2 [Member] Extension Year2 [Member] Extension Year2 [Member] Event of Default [Member] Event of Default [Member] Event of Default [Member] Unrecognized Compensation Expense [Axis] Unrecognized Compensation Expense [Axis] Unrecognized Compensation Expense Unrecognized Compensation Expense [Domain] Unrecognized Compensation Expense [Domain] Unrecognized Compensation Expense Expected to be Recognized in One Year [Member] Expected to be Recognized in One Year [Member] Expected to be Recognized in One Year Currency [Axis] Currency [Axis] All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Domain] Scenario [Domain] Forecast [Member] Forecast [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Peak Resorts, Inc. 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Minimum Capital Lease Payment, Annual Minimum Capital Lease Payment, Annual Minimum amount of payment required annually for capital lease. 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This excludes land held for sale and alterations to land which improves its potential for use. Generally consisting of items having limited lives, such as walkways, driveways, fences, and parking lots, such improvements are depreciated over the useful lives of the subject assets. Capital Leased Assets, Land Improvements Capital Leased Assets, Land Improvements Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of land improvements held for productive use under capital lease obligations. This excludes land held for sale and alterations to land which improves its potential for use. Generally consisting of items having limited lives, such as walkways, driveways, fences, and parking lots, such improvements are depreciated over the useful lives of the subject assets. Capital Leased Assets, Buildings and Building Improvements Capital Leased Assets, Buildings and Building Improvements Amount before accumulated depreciation of building structures held for productive use under capital lease obligations including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Capital Leased Assets, Machinery and Equipment Capital Leased Assets, Machinery and Equipment Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets used in the production process to produce goods and services under capital lease obligations. 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Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Asset impairments Asset Impairment Charges Cost of real estate sales Real Estate Cost of Sales Real Estate Cost of Sales Stock-based compensation expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Deferred income taxes, net Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Canyons obligation accreted interest expense Change in fair value of contingent consideration Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Foreign currency loss on intercompany loans Gain on sale of real property Gain on sale of real property The gains and losses included in results of operations resulting from the sale of land. Other non-cash income, net Other Noncash Income Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories, net Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Income taxes payable - excess tax benefit from share award plans Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Income taxes payable - other Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Other assets and liabilities, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Other investing activities, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from borrowings under Vail Holdings Credit Agreement Proceeds from Lines of Credit Proceeds from borrowings under Whistler Credit Agreement Proceeds from Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Proceeds from Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Proceeds from borrowings under 6.25% Notes Proceeds from Notes Payable Repayments of borrowings under Vail Holdings Credit Agreement Repayments of Term Loan Repayments of Term Loan Repayments of borrowings under Whistler Credit Agreement Repayments of Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Repayments of Whistler Credit Agreement revolver Employee taxes paid for share award exercises Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement Repurchases of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Dividends paid Payments of Dividends Other financing activities, net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract] Beginning of period Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents End of period Cash paid for interest Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities Taxes paid, net Income Taxes Paid Accrued capital expenditures Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Costs to Obtain Contracts with Customers [Abstract] Costs to Obtain Contracts with Customers [Abstract] Capitalized Contract Cost, Net Capitalized Contract Cost, Net Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Statement of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) [Abstract] Statement of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) [Abstract] Translation Adjustment Functional to Reporting Currency, Tax Benefit (Expense) Translation Adjustment Functional to Reporting Currency, Tax Expense (Benefit) Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Trade receivables, allowances Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Inventories, reserves Inventory Valuation Reserves Preferred stock, par value (in 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Diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. 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Includes deferred revenue, accrued interest expense, deposits, accrued salaries, wages and benefits and other accrued liabilities. 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Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock, at cost; 6,161 and 5,905 shares, respectively (Note 16) Treasury Stock, Value Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] All Countries [Domain] Geographical [Domain] Canadian [Member] Canada Revenue Agency [Member] Geographic Distribution, Foreign [Member] Geographic Distribution, Foreign [Member] Geographic Distribution, Domestic [Member] Geographic Distribution, Domestic [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Subsegments [Axis] Subsegments [Axis] Subsegments [Domain] Subsegments [Domain] Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis] Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis] Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain] Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Slifer Smith and Frampton and Vail Associates Real Estate Llc Ssf and Vare [Member] Slifer Smith and Frampton and Vail Associates Real Estate Llc Ssf and Vare [Member] Slifer, Smith, and Frampton/Vail Associates Real Estate, LLC [Member] Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Slifer, Smith, and Frampton/Vail Associates Real Estate, LLC ("SSF/VARE") [Member] Slifer Smith and Frampton and Vail Associates Real Estate LLC [Member] Slifer, Smith, and Frampton and Vail Associates Real Estate, LLC (SSF and VARE) [Member] Keystone and Intrawest Llc [Member] Keystone and Intrawest Llc [Member] Keystone and Intrawest, LLC [Member] Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company [Member] Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company [Member] Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company [Member] Real estate revenue from leases Revenue from Related Parties Ownership interest Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Investments in equity method affiliates Equity Method Investments Undistributed earnings of equity method affiliates Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution Current federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Current state Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred state Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Resort [Member] Resort [Member] Resort [Member] Real Estate [Member] Real Estate [Member] Total Mountain net revenue Total Resort net revenue Total net revenue Mountain Mountain Expenses Net Costs incurred that are directly related to generating mountain revenue, including labor and labor-related benefits, retail cost of sales, resort related fees and general and administrative expenses. 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Total Reported EBITDA Earning Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization Earning Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization for the Segment presented. 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Service period (in hours) Defined Contribution Plan Individual Requisite Service Period In Hours Requisite Employment Period in Hours within a consecutive 12 month period to be eligible for the Company's matching contributions. Total service period (in hours) Defined ContributionPlan Individual Requisite Total Service Period In Hours Requisite Employment Period in Hours to be eligible for the Company's matching contributions. 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Depreciation and amortization Asset impairments (Notes 2 & 8) Change in fair value of contingent consideration (Note 10) Gain (loss) on disposal of fixed assets and other, net Income from operations Investment income and other, net Interest expense, net Income before (provision) benefit from income taxes Net income Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Per share amounts (Note 5): Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Cash dividends declared per share Contract Balances [Abstract] Contract Balances [Abstract] Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred Revenue, Current Contract with Customer, Liability Contract with Customer, Liability Recognition of Deferred Revenue Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Private Club Recognized Initiation Fees Average Remaining Period Private Club Recognized Initiation Fees Average Remaining Period Recognized private club initiation fees, average remaining period. 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Awards, granted (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Grants In Period The number of grants made during the period on stock appreciation rights. Awards, vested (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Vested In Period The number of stock appreciation rights, that vested during the reporting period. Awards, forfeited (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Forfeited In Period The number of stock appreciation rights, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value of nonvested stock appreciation rights for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments to an employee who has not yet satisfied service criteria necessary to gain title to the underlying shares or units. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested stock appreciation rights issued during the period. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, vested (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to stock appreciation rights for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service requirements, to retain shares or units, in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Forfeited In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of stock appreciation rights that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. 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Awards, outstanding ending balance (in shares) Awards, exercisable ending balance (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Exercisable Number The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the plan. Weighted-average exercise price, outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted average price as of the beginning of the year at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the plan for options and stock appreciation rights. Weighted-average exercise price, granted (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Granted In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options and stock appreciation rights awarded under the plan during the reporting period. Weighted-average exercise price, exercised (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Exercises In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted average price at which option and stock appreciation right holders acquired shares when converting their stock options or stock appreciation rights into shares under the plan during the reporting period. Weighted-average exercise price, forfeited or expired (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Forfeitures And Expirations In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price The combined weighted average exercise price associated with stock options and stock appreciation rights during the period that have either lapsed or been forfeited. Weighted-average exercise price, outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) Weighted-average exercise price, exercisable ending balance (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and currently exercisable under the plan. Weighted-average remaining contractual term, outstanding ending balance (in years) Share based Compensation Arrangement By Share based Payment Award Options And SARs Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all awards of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Weighted-average remaining contractual term, exercisable ending balance (in years) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all vested portions of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and currently exercisable (or convertible) under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding ending balance Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Outstanding Intrinsic Value The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices pertaining to options and stock appreciation rights outstanding under the plan as of the balance sheet date. 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