Interesting look into the nightly operations of Vail’s snow grooming experts who are world famous for corduroy perfection. With 35 trails groomed nightly and 10 more that need weekly upkeep, this crew of seasoned professionals covers thousands of acres over two shifts every day during the winter. You can say what you will about Vail (everybody’s got an opinion) but their grooming is straight up world class:

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