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Net operating loss carryforwards amount Operating Loss Carryforward The amount of Section 382 net operating loss carryforwards that the Company is seeking to utilize under amended previously filed tax returns. Tax refund on amended returns Tax Refund on Amended Returns The tax refund amount requested by the Company related to amended returns. Reduction in federal tax liability Reduction in Federal Tax Liability The reduction in federal tax liability the Company has taken relating to net operating loss carryforwards that the Company is seeking to utilize under amended previously filed tax returns. State operating loss carryforwards State Operating Loss Carryforwards The amount of state and local operating loss carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. 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Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities, diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share) Diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share) Anti-dilutive securities (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Estimated annual dividend amount (in dollars per share) Estimated Annual Dividend Amount Estimated Annual Dividend Amount. 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Awards, outstanding beginning balance (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement Restricted Stock Units Nonvested Number The number of non-vested restricted share units, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Awards, granted (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement Restricted Stock Units Granted In Period Net number of restricted share units granted during the period. 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. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Summary Pro Forma Financial Information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Summary Of Financial Information By Reportable Segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments and other (net of tax of ($1,905), $2,578 and $82, respectively) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. 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A defined contribution plan provides benefits in return for services rendered, provides an individual account for each participant, and has terms that specify how contributions to the individual's account are to be determined rather than the amount of benefits the individual is to receive. Disclosure includes a description of the terms and benefits provided by the employer's defined contribution plans. 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Payments of tender premium Payments on tender premium Payments on tender premium for 6.50% Notes Other non-cash income, net Other Noncash Income Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Restricted Cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash 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 Income taxes payable 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 Cash received from sale of real property Cash Received From Sale Of Property Cash received from sale of land. 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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Contingent Consideration, Fair Value Disclosure Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Liability Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Income Statement [Abstract] Net revenue: Revenues [Abstract] Mountain Lodging Real Estate Total net revenue Segment operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below): Operating Expenses [Abstract] 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. Lodging Lodging Expenses Net Costs incurred that are directly related to generating lodging revenues, including labor and labor-related benefits and general and administrative expenses. Real Estate Real estate expense Costs incurred that are directly related to generating real estate revenues, including cost of sales (including sales commissions), labor and labor-related benefits, general and administrative expenses and other expenses. Total segment operating expense Operating Costs Expenses And Cost Of Sales Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations including costs of sales or services and General and Administrative Expense. Other operating (expense) income: Other Operating Expenses And Income [Abstract] Other operating expenses and income abstract. Depreciation and amortization Loss on disposal of fixed assets and other, net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Gain on sale of real property Gain on litigation settlement (Note 5) Change in fair value of contingent consideration (Note 9) Income from operations Mountain equity investment income, net Mountain Equity Investment Income Loss Net The Company's share of income (loss) from the operations of unconsolidated subsidiaries associated with the mountain segment. Investment income, net Investment Income, Interest Interest expense Interest Expense Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 4) Income before provision for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes (Note 10) Net income Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Per share amounts (Note 3): Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Employee contribution percentage Defined Contribution Plan Employee Contribution Percentage Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Employee Contribution Percentage Company match amount equal to participant's contribution Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Employer contribution matching equal to 50% Defined Contribution Plan Employer Contribution Percentage Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Employer Contribution Percentage Employment period (in months) Defined Contribution Plan Individual Requisite Employment Period In Months Requisite Employment Period in Months to be eligible for the Company's matching contributions if 1,000 service hours are worked. 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. Retirement plan expense Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] Composition Of Property, Plant And Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Composition Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block] Changes In Goodwill Amount Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Components Of Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Components Of Other Long-Term Liabilities Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table Text Block] 2017 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2019 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2020 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2021 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Thereafter Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Trade receivables, net of allowances of $616 and $746, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories, net of reserves of $1,713 and $1,915, respectively Inventory, Net Deferred income taxes (Note 10) Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 6) Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Real estate held for sale and investment Inventory, Real Estate Deferred charges and other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Goodwill, net (Note 6) Goodwill Intangible assets, net (Note 6) Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 6) Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (of which invoices have been received and for which invoice have not yet been received or will not be rendered). Includes deferred revenue, accrued interest expense, deposits, accrued salaries, wages and benefits and other accrued liabilities. Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Long-term debt due within one year (Note 4) Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt (Note 4) Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Other long-term liabilities (Note 6) Other Long Term Liabilities Noncurrent Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of noncurrent obligations which are expected to be settled after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Includes deferred revenue, unfavorable lease obligations and other long-term accrued liabilities. Deferred income taxes (Note 10) Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, and 41,614,432 and 41,462,941 shares issued, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued 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; 5,434,977 and 4,949,111 shares, respectively (Note 15) 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 Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Trade payables Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Accrued salaries, wages and deferred compensation Accrued Salaries, Current Accrued benefits Accrued Employee Benefits, Current Deposits Deferred Real Estate and Other Deposits, Current Deferred Real Estate and Other Deposits, Current Other accruals Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment under Capital Lease [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment under Capital Lease [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Capital Leased Assets, Land Capital Leased Assets, Land Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of real estate land 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, 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. Capital Leased Assets, Gross Capital Leased Assets, Gross Capital Leased Assets, Accumulated Depreciation Capital Leased Assets, Accumulated Depreciation The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) under capital lease obligations that has been recognized in the income statement. Capital Leased Assets, Net Capital Leased Assets, Net Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets under capital lease obligations used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] Segments [Axis] Reporting Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Lift Tickets [Member] Lift Tickets [Member] Lift Tickets [Member] Ski School [Member] Ski School [Member] Ski School [Member] Dining [Member] Dining [Member] Dining [Member] Retail/Rental [Member] Retail Rental [Member] Retail Rental [Member] Other [Member] Other Mountain Revenue [Member] Other Mountain Revenue [Member] Resort [Member] Resort [Member] Resort [Member] Mountain [Member] Mountain [Member] Mountain [Member] Lodging [Member] Lodging [Member] Lodging [Member] Real Estate [Member] Real Estate [Member] Total Mountain net revenue Resort Resort Revenue Net The sum of mountain and lodging segment revenue. Resort Resort Expenses Net The sum of mountain and lodging segment operating expenses, net. Real estate Total Reported EBITDA Earning Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization Earning Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization for the Segment presented. Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Loss on extinguishment of debt Income before provision for income taxes Selected Quarterly Financial Data Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member] Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member] Total Stockholders Equity Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interests [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Balance Balance, Shares Shares, Issued Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax Comprehensive income Stock-based compensation (Note 16) Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (Note 16) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (Note 16), Shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Tax benefit from share award plan Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Dividends Dividends, Common Stock Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Balance Balance, Shares Variable Interest Entities Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Land Improvements [Member] Land Improvements [Member] Buildings and Building Improvements [Member] Building and Building Improvements [Member] Machinery and Equipment [Member] Machinery and Equipment [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Software [Member] Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] Vehicles [Member] Vehicles [Member] Estimated life in years Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Outstanding Number The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements and stock appreciation rights awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options and stock appreciation rights. Awards, outstanding beginning balance (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Nonvested Number The number of non-vested stock appreciation rights, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. 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. Awards, outstanding ending balance (in shares) 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. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) Wilmot [Member] Wilmot [Member] Wilmot [Member] PCMR [Member] PCMR [Member] Park City Mountain Resort Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Ownership interest Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Net operation revenue from acquiree Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Fair value of litigation settlement Fair value of litigation settlement Fair value of litigation settlement that applies to the period prior to the Canyons transaction. Litigation settlement accounted for as consideration Litigation settlement accounted for as consideration Litigation settlement accounted for as consideration Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill, Acquired During Period Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Obligations [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] 2013 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Stock Compensation Plan Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Long-term Investments [Abstract] Investments in Affiliates Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] 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] KRED [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 Investments in equity method affiliates Equity Method Investments Undistributed earnings of equity method affiliates Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees Distributions received from equity method affiliates Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Summary Of Calculation On Basic And Diluted EPS Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table] Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table] Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Axis] Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Axis] Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Domain] Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Domain] Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Repurchases of Common Stock Number of shares authorized to repurchase Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Additional number of shares authorized to repurchase Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Number of shares repurchased since inception Value of stock repurchased since inception Remaining shares available for repurchase under existing program Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro Forma Financial Information [Line Items] Pro Forma Financial Information [Line Items] [Line Items] for Pro Forma Financial Information [Table] Pro forma net revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Pro forma net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Pro forma basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Pro forma diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Private club deferred initiation fee revenue Private Club Deferred Initiation Fees And Deposits Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of prepayments by customers for private club initiation fees and deposits for services to be provided at a later date. Unfavorable lease obligations, net Unfavorable Lease Obligation Net Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unfavorable lease obligations. Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total other long-term liabilities Long-Term Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table] Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table] Interest rate charged on past due accounts Past Due Accounts Receivable Interest Rate Interest Rate charged on past due trade accounts receivables. Interest capitalized on real estate development Real Estate Inventory Capitalized Interest Costs Gross The amount of interest costs capitalized during the period on real estate development projects. Impairment to goodwill or intangible assets Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Average remaining period (in years) for initiation fees recognized Private Club Recognized Initiation Fees Average Remaining Period Recognized private club initiation fees, average remaining period. Refundable period (in years) for initiation fees Private Club Recognized Initiation Fees Refund Period Private club recognized initiation fees, refund period. Advertising expense Advertising Expense Prepaid advertising costs Prepaid Advertising Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] BCRC [Member] Beaver Creek Resort Company of Colorado [Member] Beaver Creek Resort Company of Colorado [Member] Right to appoint the number of directors Right to Appoint the Number of Directors Right to Appoint the Number of Directors Number of directors Number of Directors Number of Directors Management agreement renewable period, years Management Agreement Renewable Period Management Agreement Renewable Period Management fees and reimbursement of operating expenses Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Trade Receivables Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Real Estate Held for Sale and Investment Real Estate Held for Development and Sale, Policy [Policy Text Block] Deferred Financing Costs Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-lived Assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Real Estate Cost of Sales Real Estate, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Reserve Estimates Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Costs Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentration of Credit Risk Concentration Of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block] The entire disclosure for any concentrations existing at the date of the financial statements that make an entity vulnerable to a reasonably possible, near-term, severe impact. This disclosure informs financial statement users about the general nature of the risk associated with the concentration, and may indicate the percentage of concentration risk as of the balance sheet date. Use of Estimates Use Of Estimates [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for the use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. New Accounting Standards Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block] Fixed assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Total Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred Tax Asset, Talisker Canyons Obligation Deferred Tax Asset, Canyons Obligation Deferred Tax Asset related to Talisker Canyons Obligation Deferred membership revenue Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income Real estate and other investments Deferred Income Tax Assets, Real Estate and Other Investments The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of Real Estate and Other lnvestments and the basis of these assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The basis difference, will result in a future tax deduction or decrease future taxable income when it reverses. Deferred compensation and other accrued benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits Stock-based compensation Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost Unfavorable lease obligation, net Deferred Income Tax Asset Unfavourable Lease Obligation Deferred Income Tax Asset Unfavourable Lease Obligation Net operating loss carryforwards other tax credits Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Other, net Deferred Tax Assets, Other Total Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Awards, outstanding beginning balance (in shares) Awards, granted (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement SARs Granted In Period The number of grants made during the period on stock appreciation rights. Awards, exercised (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options And SARs Exercised Number of share options and stock appreciation rights exercised during the current period. Awards, forfeited or expired (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And SARs Forfeitures And Expirations In Period For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options and stock appreciation rights that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the plan or that expired. 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. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable ending balance Share based Compensation Arrangement By Share based Payment Award Options And SARs Exercisable Intrinsic Value The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of vested portions of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and currently exercisable under the option plan as of the balance sheet date. Segments [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Land Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Land Improvements Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Buildings and Building Improvements Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Machinery and Equipment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Gross (under Capital Lease) Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Accumulated Depreciation Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Net (under Capital Lease) Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Real estate held for sale and investment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Real estate held for sale and investment Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Real estate held for sale and investment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Valuation Model Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Option And SARs Award Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share Based Compensation SARs Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Activity Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Supplementary Balance Sheet Information Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Expected volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected dividends Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected term (average in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Risk-free rate, minimum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum Risk-free rate, maximum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Disclosure Of Equity Method Investments In Affiliates Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Accumulated amortization Goodwill Accumulated Amortization The cumulative amount of amortization related to goodwill. Goodwill, net Gross indefinite-lived intangible assets Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Accumulated amortization Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Net Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Net Gross amortizable intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Amortizable intangible assets, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Total gross intangible assets Gross Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Gross Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Total accumulated amortization Accumulated Amortization Excluding Goodwill Accumulated Amortization Excluding Goodwill Net Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Future Minimum Lease Payments Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill, beginning balance Acquisition Goodwill, ending balance Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Property, Plant and Equipment Impairment or Disposal Disclosure Property, Plant and Equipment Impairment or Disposal Disclosure Depreciation Depreciation Land and land improvements Land And Land Improvements Gross Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of real estate held for productive use. 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. Buildings and building improvements Buildings and Improvements, Gross Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures, Gross Software Capitalized Computer Software, Gross Vehicles Vehicles Gross Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that include automobiles and trucks. Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Gross property, plant and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Mountain Operating Expense [Member] Mountain Operating Expense [Member] Mountain Operating Expense Lodging Operating Expense [Member] Lodging Operating Expense [Member] Lodging Operating Expense Real Estate Operating Expense [Member] Real Estate Operating Expense [Member] Real Estate Operating Expense Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Less: benefit for income taxes Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Net stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Depreciation expense Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets, year two Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets, year three Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets, year four Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets, year five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Summary Of Cash Equivalents Measured At Fair Value Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]