Why Vail Mountain Closes Its 'Legendary Back Bowls' During the Summer

Across North America, a handful of in-bounds terrain elements, zones, or runs have become famous amongst skiers.Vail Mountain, Colorado’s contribution to the who’s-who of ski area lore is their highly-marketed 'Legendary Back Bowls'. This area encompasses a whopping 3,017 acres of gladed skiing, offering a counterpoint to Vail’s groomer-centric reputation. Vail's Back Bowls sport seemingly endless fields of grass and foliage in the summer.Robert Sharpe/Vail ResortsWhile