- Vail ice rinks are open November through April.
- Admission fees include rentals at Alderhof and Black Family rinks.
- Burn off calories with an after-dinner skate at Alderhof or Black Family, which are adjacent to several great restaurants.
Overview
With several quaint outdoor rinks and a full-size indoor arena, leisurely Vail ice skating is the perfect complement to fast-paced on-mountain activities.
Where to go
Indoors
- Dobson Ice Arena
Dobson Ice Arena holds open skating at varying times Friday through Monday and Wednesday. Rentals are $3 and admission is $6 for adults, $5 for kids and $2 for ages four and under.
Outdoors
- Alderhof Ice Rink
Located in Bavarian-inspired Lionshead Village at the base of Vail Mountain, beautiful Alderhof is open daily from 1-9 PM late November through mid-April. Rentals are available. - Black Family Ice Rink
Right in Beaver Creek Village, Black Family opens daily from 6-9 PM November to April. Kids 12 and under cost $10 and adults are $15; pay $5 with your own skates. - Nottingham Lake
This naturally freezing lake in Avon usually opens in mid-December from 12-8 PM. Rentals cost $8; admission is free.
Lessons
Dobson Ice Arena offers private ice skating lessons. Students pay for ice time and instructor fees.
