Vail Resorts (MTN) 10-K24 Sep 142014 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Sep. 17, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Jul-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Trading Symbol	'MTN	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'VAIL RESORTS INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000812011	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--07-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	36,218,867	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$2,441,712,957

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$44,406	$138,604
Restricted cash	13,181	12,624
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $4,553 and $3,423, respectively	95,977	79,037
Inventories, net of reserves of $1,864 and $1,552, respectively	67,183	68,318
Deferred income taxes (Note 11)	29,249	25,190
Other Assets, Current	25,050	19,696
Total current assets	275,046	343,469
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 6)	1,147,990	1,169,288
Real estate held for sale and investment	157,858	195,230
Other Assets, Noncurrent	97,284	97,267
Goodwill, net (Note 6)	378,148	381,699
Intangible assets, net (Note 6)	117,523	121,344
Total assets	2,173,849	2,308,297
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 6)	289,218	269,519
Income taxes payable	33,966	42,822
Long-term debt due within one year (Note 4)	1,022	994
Total current liabilities	324,206	313,335
Long-term debt (Note 4)	625,600	795,928
Other long-term liabilities (Note 6)	260,681	242,906
Deferred income taxes (Note 11)	128,562	118,259
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, and 40,531,204 and 40,334,973 shares issued, respectively	412	409
Additional paid-in capital	612,322	598,675
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-199	-67
Retained earnings	401,500	418,043
Treasury stock, at cost; 4,949,111 and 4,264,804 shares, respectively (Note 16)	-193,192	-193,192
Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders' equity	820,843	823,868
Noncontrolling interests	13,957	14,001
Total stockholders' equity	834,800	837,869
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$2,173,849	$2,308,297

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Trade receivables, allowances	$681	$478
Inventories, reserves	$2,136	$1,760
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	41,152,800	40,903,731
Treasury stock, shares	4,949,111	4,949,111

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Ope

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Net revenue:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Mountain	$53,999	$460,587	$391,656	$57,331	$51,844	$402,017	$361,741	$51,912	$963,573	$867,514	$766,608
Lodging	62,593	66,293	56,187	57,214	58,089	53,834	46,543	52,508	242,287	210,974	210,623
Real Estate	18,896	16,167	4,877	8,846	2,372	13,840	14,167	11,930	48,786	42,309	47,163
Total net revenue	135,488	543,047	452,720	123,391	112,305	469,691	422,451	116,350	1,254,646	1,120,797	1,024,394
Segment operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Mountain	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	712,785	639,706	568,578
Lodging	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	225,563	198,813	204,270
Real Estate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	55,826	58,090	63,170
Total segment operating expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	994,174	896,609	836,018
Other operating (expense) income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-140,601	-132,688	-127,581
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,400	'	'
Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,208	-1,222	-1,464
Gain on sale of real property	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	6,675	0
Change in Fair Value and Loss on Contingent Consideration	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0
Income from operations	-94,493	203,165	110,695	-102,104	-84,053	165,342	105,963	-90,299	117,263	96,953	59,331
Mountain equity investment income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,262	891	878
Investment income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	375	351	469
Interest expense, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-63,997	-38,966	-33,586
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 4)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-10,831	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	44,072	59,229	27,092
Provision for income taxes (Note 11)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-15,866	-21,619	-10,701
Net income	-75,423	117,866	59,200	-73,437	-59,904	97,588	60,529	-60,603	28,206	37,610	16,391
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	272	133	62
Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	($75,355)	$117,946	$59,263	($73,376)	($59,868)	$97,640	$60,551	($60,580)	$28,478	$37,743	$16,453
Per share amounts (Note 3):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share)	($2.08)	$3.26	$1.64	($2.04)	($1.67)	$2.72	$1.69	($1.70)	$0.79	$1.05	$0.46
Diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share)	($2.08)	$3.18	$1.60	($2.04)	($1.67)	$2.66	$1.65	($1.70)	$0.77	$1.03	$0.45
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.25	$0.79	$0.68

Consolidated_Statement_of_Comp

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Net income	($75,423)	$117,866	$59,200	($73,437)	($59,904)	$97,588	$60,529	($60,603)	$28,206	$37,610	$16,391
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-132	188	-255
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,074	37,798	16,136
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	272	133	62
Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$28,346	$37,931	$16,198

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sto

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Balance at Jul. 31, 2011	$843,719	$403	$575,689	$416,458	($162,827)	'	$829,723	$13,996
Balance, Shares at Jul. 31, 2011	'	40,334,973	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	16,453	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-62	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	16,391	'	'	16,453	'	'	16,453	-62
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-255	'	'	'	'	-255	-255	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	16,136	'	'	'	'	'	16,198	-62
Stock-based compensation (Note 17)	11,999	'	11,999	'	'	'	11,999	'
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (Note 17)	-2,548	-2	-2,550	'	'	'	-2,548	'
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (Note 17), Shares	'	196,231	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax (expense) benefit from share award plan	1,553	'	1,553	'	'	'	1,553	'
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	30,365	'	'	'	30,365	'	30,365	'
Dividends	-24,249	'	'	-24,249	'	'	-24,249	'
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net	83	'	'	'	'	'	'	83
Balance at Jul. 31, 2012	816,328	405	586,691	408,662	-193,192	-255	802,311	14,017
Balance, Shares at Jul. 31, 2012	'	40,531,204	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	37,743	'	'	37,743	'	'	'	'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-133	'	'	'	'	'	'	-133
Net income	37,610	'	'	'	'	'	37,743	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	188	'	'	'	'	188	188	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	37,798	'	'	'	'	'	37,931	-133
Stock-based compensation (Note 17)	12,349	'	12,349	'	'	'	12,349	'
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (Note 17)	-4,602	-4	-4,606	'	'	'	-4,602	'
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (Note 17), Shares	'	372,527	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax (expense) benefit from share award plan	4,241	'	4,241	'	'	'	4,241	'
Dividends	-28,362	'	'	-28,362	'	'	-28,362	'
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net	117	'	'	'	'	'	'	117
Balance at Jul. 31, 2013	837,869	409	598,675	418,043	-193,192	-67	823,868	14,001
Balance, Shares at Jul. 31, 2013	'	40,903,731	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	28,478	'	'	28,478	'	'	'	'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-272	'	'	'	'	'	'	-272
Net income	28,206	'	'	'	'	'	28,478	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-132	'	'	'	'	-132	-132	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	28,074	'	'	'	'	'	28,346	-272
Stock-based compensation (Note 17)	14,224	'	14,224	'	'	'	14,224	'
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (Note 17)	-4,735	-3	-4,738	'	'	'	-4,735	'
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (Note 17), Shares	'	249,069	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax (expense) benefit from share award plan	4,161	'	4,161	'	'	'	4,161	'
Dividends	-45,021	'	'	-45,021	'	'	-45,021	'
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net	228	'	'	'	'	'	'	228
Balance at Jul. 31, 2014	$834,800	$412	$612,322	$401,500	($193,192)	($199)	$820,843	$13,957
Balance, Shares at Jul. 31, 2014	'	41,152,800	'	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$28,206	$37,610	$16,391
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	140,601	132,688	127,581
Cost of real estate sales	37,400	32,076	34,912
Stock-based compensation expense	14,224	12,349	11,999
Deferred income taxes, net	6,219	-8,125	9,243
Accretion Expense	5,544	985	0
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration	1,400	'	'
Gain on sale of real property	0	-6,675	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt	10,831	0	0
Payments on tender premium	-8,531	0	0
Other non-cash income, net	-8,570	-8,093	-6,041
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	-559	1,647	-1,733
Accounts receivable, net	-17,007	-11,715	-2,577
Inventories, net	1,332	-105	-10,853
Investments in real estate	-642	-2,145	-2,160
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	20,724	19,774	-2,515
Income taxes payable	12,198	21,717	-305
Other assets and liabilities, net	2,508	435	11,477
Net cash provided by operating activities	245,878	222,423	185,419
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-118,305	-94,946	-132,625
Acquisition of businesses	0	-19,958	-23,479
Cash received from sale of real property	0	11,090	0
Other investing activities, net	399	-4,424	150
Net cash used in investing activities	-117,906	-108,238	-155,954
Repayments of Subordinated Debt	175,000	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from borrowings under other long-term debt	0	96,000	56,000
Payments of other long-term debt	-998	-97,011	-57,052
Repurchases of common stock	0	0	-30,365
Dividends paid	-45,021	-28,362	-24,249
Other financing activities, net	-1,193	7,583	2,144
Net cash used in financing activities	-222,212	-21,790	-53,522
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	42	156	-33
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-94,198	92,551	-24,090
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	138,604	46,053	70,143
End of period	44,406	138,604	46,053
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	57,217	34,222	30,212
Taxes paid (refunded), net	($6,787)	$3,984	$216

Organization_and_Business

Organization and Business	12 Months Ended
Organization and Business	Jul. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization and Business	'
	Organization and Business
	Vail Resorts, Inc. (“Vail Resorts” or the “Parent Company”) is organized as a holding company and operates through various subsidiaries. Vail Resorts and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) currently operate in three business segments: Mountain, Lodging and Real Estate.
	In the Mountain segment, the Company operates eight world-class mountain resort properties at the Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone and Beaver Creek mountain resorts in Colorado; the Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood mountain resorts in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; the Canyons mountain resort in Park City, Utah; and the ski areas of Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mount Brighton in Michigan ("Urban" ski areas); as well as ancillary services, primarily including ski school, dining and retail/rental operations. These mountain resorts (with the exception of Northstar, Canyons and the Urban ski areas) operate primarily on Federal land under the terms of Special Use Permits granted by the USDA Forest Service (the “Forest Service”).
	In the Lodging segment, the Company owns and/or manages a collection of luxury hotels under its RockResorts brand, as well as other strategic lodging properties and a large number of condominiums located in proximity to the Company’s mountain resorts, National Park Service (“NPS”) concessionaire properties including the Grand Teton Lodge Company (“GTLC”), which operates destination resorts in the Grand Teton National Park, Colorado Mountain Express (“CME”), a Colorado resort ground transportation company, and mountain resort golf courses.
	Vail Resorts Development Company (“VRDC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, conducts the operations of the Company’s Real Estate segment, which owns and develops real estate in and around the Company’s resort communities.
	The Company’s mountain business and its lodging properties at or around the Company’s mountain resorts are seasonal in nature with peak operating seasons primarily from mid-November through mid-April. The Company’s operations at its NPS concessionaire properties and its golf courses generally operate from mid-May through mid-October. The Company also has non-majority owned investments in various other entities, some of which are consolidated (see Note 8, Variable Interest Entities).

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation-- The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries and all variable interest entities for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Investments in which the Company does not have a controlling interest or is not the primary beneficiary are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents-- The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.
	Restricted Cash-- Restricted cash primarily represents amounts held as state-regulated reserves for self-insured workers’ compensation claims.
	Trade Receivables-- The Company records trade accounts receivable in the normal course of business related to the sale of products or services. The Company generally charges interest on past due accounts at a rate of 18% per annum. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a specific reserve analysis and on a percentage of accounts receivable, and takes into consideration such factors as historical write-offs, the economic climate and other factors that could affect collectability. Write-offs are evaluated on a case by case basis.
	Inventories-- The Company’s inventories consist primarily of purchased retail goods, food and beverage items and spare parts. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or fair value, determined using primarily an average weighted cost method. The Company records a reserve for estimated shrinkage and obsolete or unusable inventory.
	Property, Plant and Equipment-- Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Expenditures that improve the functionality of the related asset or extend the useful life are capitalized. When property, plant and equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the related gain or loss is included in operating income. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method, including property, plant and equipment under capital leases, generally based on the following useful lives:



		Estimated Life
		in Years
	Land improvements	Oct-35
	Buildings and building improvements	30-Jul
	Machinery and equipment	Feb-30
	Furniture and fixtures	10-Mar
	Software	3
	Vehicles	10-Mar

	The Company capitalizes interest on non-real estate construction projects expected to take longer than one year to complete and cost more than $1.0 million. The Company capitalized zero, zero and $0.1 million of interest on non-real estate projects during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company has certain assets being used in resort operations that were constructed as amenities in conjunction with real estate development and included in project costs and expensed as the real estate was sold. Accordingly, there is no carrying value and no depreciation expense related to these assets in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. These assets were primarily placed in service from 1995 to 1997 with an original cost of approximately $33.0 million and an average estimated useful life of 15 years.
	Real Estate Held for Sale and Investment-- The Company capitalizes as real estate held for sale and investment the original land acquisition cost, direct construction and development costs, property taxes, interest recorded on costs related to real estate under development and other related costs, including costs that will be capitalized as resort depreciable assets associated with mixed-use real estate development projects for which the Company cannot specifically identify the components at the time of incurring such cash outflows until the property reaches its intended use. Additionally, the Company records depreciation on completed condominium units that are placed in rental programs until such units are sold. Sales and marketing expenses are charged against income in the period incurred. Sales commission expenses are charged against income in the period that the related revenue from real estate sales is recorded. The Company records capitalized interest once construction activities commence and real estate deposits have been utilized in construction. The Company did not capitalize interest on real estate development projects during the years ended July 31, 2014 , 2013 and 2012.
	Deferred Financing Costs-- Certain costs incurred with the issuance of debt securities are capitalized and included in deferred charges and other assets, net of accumulated amortization. Amortization is charged to interest expense over the respective term of the applicable debt issues.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets-- The Company has classified as goodwill the cost in excess of fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired in purchase transactions. The Company’s major intangible asset classes are trademarks, water rights, customer lists, property management contracts, Forest Service permits and excess reorganization value. Goodwill and various indefinite-lived intangible assets, including excess reorganization value and certain trademarks and water rights, are not amortized, but are subject to at least annual impairment testing. The Company tests annually (or more often, if necessary) for impairment as of May 1. Amortizable intangible assets are amortized over the shorter of their contractual terms or estimated useful lives.
	The testing for impairment consists of a comparison of the fair value of the assets with their carrying values. If the carrying amount of the assets exceed its fair value, an impairment will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. If the carrying amount of the assets does not exceed the fair value, no impairment loss is recognized. For the testing of goodwill for impairment, the Company determines the estimated fair value of its reporting units using discounted cash flow analyses. The fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets is estimated using an income approach. The Company determined that there was no impairment to goodwill or significant intangible assets during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Long-lived Assets-- The Company evaluates potential impairment of long-lived assets and long-lived assets to be disposed of whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. If the sum of the expected cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. The Company does not believe any events or changes in circumstances indicating an impairment of the carrying amount of a long-lived asset occurred during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Revenue Recognition-- The following describes the composition of revenues for the Company:


	•	Mountain revenue is derived from a wide variety of sources, including, among other things, sales of lift tickets (including season passes), ski school operations, dining operations, retail sales, equipment rentals, private ski club amortized initiation fees and dues, marketing and internet advertising, commercial leasing, employee housing and municipal services, and are recognized as products are delivered or services are performed.

	•	Lodging revenue is derived from a wide variety of sources, including, among other things, hotel operations, dining operations, property management services, managed hotel property payroll cost reimbursements, private golf club amortized initiation fees and dues, transportation services and golf course greens fees, and are recognized as products are delivered or services are performed. Revenue from payroll cost reimbursements relates to payroll costs of managed hotel properties where the Company is the employer. The reimbursements are based upon the costs incurred with no added margin; therefore, these revenues and corresponding expenses have no net effect on the Company’s operating income or net income.

	•	Revenue from non-refundable private club initiation fees are recognized over the estimated life of the facilities on a straight-line basis upon inception of the club. As of July 31, 2014, the weighted average remaining period over which the private club initiation fees will be recognized is approximately 19 years. Additionally, certain club initiation fees are refundable in 30 years after the date of acceptance of a member. Under these memberships, the difference between the amount paid by the member and the present value of the refund obligation is recorded as deferred initiation fee revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over 30 years. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as an initiation deposit liability and accretes over the nonrefundable term using the effective interest method. The accretion is included in interest expense.

	•	Real estate revenue primarily includes the sale of condominium units and are recorded using the full accrual method and occurs only upon the following: (i) substantial completion of the entire development project, (ii) receipt of certificates of occupancy or temporary certificates of occupancy from local governmental agencies, if applicable, (iii) closing of the sales transaction including receipt of all, or substantially all, sales proceeds (including any deposits previously received), and (iv) transfer of ownership.

	Real Estate Cost of Sales-- Costs of real estate transactions include direct project costs, common cost allocations (primarily determined on relative sales value) and may include accrued liabilities for costs to be incurred subsequent to the sales transaction. The Company utilizes the relative sales value method to determine cost of sales for condominium units sold within a project, when specific identification of costs cannot be reasonably determined.
	Deferred Revenue-- In addition to deferring certain revenue related to private club initiation fees, the Company records deferred revenue related to the sale of season ski passes. The number of season pass holder visits is estimated based on historical data and the deferred revenue is recognized throughout the ski season based on this estimate, or on a straight-line basis if usage patterns cannot be determined based on available historical data.
	Reserve Estimates-- The Company uses estimates to record reserves for certain liabilities, including medical claims, workers’ compensation claims, third-party loss contingencies, property taxes and loyalty reward programs among other items. The Company estimates the probable costs related to these liabilities that will be incurred and records that amount as a liability in its consolidated financial statements. Additionally, the Company records, as applicable, receivables related to insurance recoveries for loss contingencies if deemed probable of recovery. These estimates are reviewed and adjusted as the facts and circumstances change. The Company records legal costs related to defending claims as incurred.
	Advertising Costs-- Advertising costs are expensed at the time such advertising commences. Advertising expense for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $25.7 million, $25.5 million and $22.2 million, respectively. Prepaid advertising costs as of July 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively and are reported within “other current assets” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Income Taxes-- The Company’s provision for income taxes is based on current pre-tax income, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities and changes in estimates with regard to some uncertain tax positions. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and amounts reported in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The change in deferred tax assets and liabilities for the period measures the deferred tax provision or benefit for the period. Effects of changes in enacted tax laws on deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected as adjustments to the tax provision or benefit in the period of enactment. The Company’s deferred tax assets have been reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent it is deemed to be more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company recognizes liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained, on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step requires the Company to estimate and measure the largest tax benefit that is cumulatively greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement (see Note 10, Income Taxes, for more information).
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments-- The recorded amounts for cash and cash equivalents, receivables, other current assets, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The fair value of amounts outstanding under the Employee Housing Bonds (as defined in Note 4, Long-Term Debt) approximate book value due to the variable nature of the interest rate associated with that debt. The fair value of the 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2019 (“6.50% Notes”) (Note 4, Long-Term Debt) are based on quoted market prices (a Level 1 input). The fair value of the Company’s Industrial Development Bonds and other long-term debt (Note 4, Long-Term Debt) have been estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current borrowing rates for debt with similar remaining maturities and ratings (a Level 3 input). The estimated fair value of the 6.50% Notes, Industrial Development Bonds and other long-term debt as of July 31, 2014 and 2013 is presented below (in thousands):



		31-Jul-14						31-Jul-13
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying		Fair
		Value			Value			Value		Value
	6.50% Notes	$	215,000		$	223,600		$	390,000	$	409,500

	Industrial Development Bonds	$	41,200		$	48,003		$	41,200	$	47,512

	Other long-term debt	$	5,163		$	5,758		$	5,383	$	5,852

	Stock-Based Compensation-- Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based upon the fair value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest and is recognized as expense over the applicable vesting period of the award generally using the straight-line method (see Note 16, Stock Compensation Plan for more information). The following table shows total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):



		Year Ended July 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Mountain stock-based compensation expense	$	10,292		$	9,007		$	7,614

Lodging stock-based compensation expense	2,203			1,917			1,744

Real estate stock-based compensation expense	1,729			1,425			2,641

Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	14,224			12,349			11,999

Less: benefit from income taxes	5,435			4,709			4,567

Net stock-based compensation expense	$	8,789		$	7,640		$	7,432

Concentration of Credit Risk-- The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments in high quality credit institutions, but these investments may be in excess of FDIC insurance limits. The Company does not enter into financial instruments for hedging, trading or speculative purposes. Concentration of credit risk with respect to trade and notes receivables is limited due to the wide variety of customers and markets in which the Company transacts business, as well as their dispersion across many geographical areas. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral, but does require advance deposits on certain transactions.
Use of Estimates-- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Standards-- In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, “Revenue Recognition”. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The standard will be effective for the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 (the Company's 2018 first fiscal quarter), using one of two retrospective application methods. The Company is evaluating the impacts, if any, the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 will have on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share

Net Income Per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Common Share	'
	Net Income Per Common Share
	Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income attributable to Vail Resorts stockholders by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised, resulting in the issuance of shares of common stock that would then share in the earnings of Vail Resorts. Presented below is basic and diluted EPS for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except per share amounts):



		Year Ended July 31,
		2014				2013				2012
		Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
	Net income per share:
	Net income attributable to Vail Resorts	$	28,478	$	28,478	$	37,743	$	37,743	$	16,453	$	16,453

	Weighted-average shares outstanding	36,127		36,127		35,859		35,859		36,004		36,004

	Effect of dilutive securities	—		930		—		874		—		669

	Total shares	36,127		37,057		35,859		36,733		36,004		36,673

	Net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts	$	0.79	$	0.77	$	1.05	$	1.03	$	0.46	$	0.45

	The Company computes the effect of dilutive securities using the treasury stock method and average market prices during the period. The number of shares issuable on the exercise of share based awards that were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive totaled approximately 17,000, 19,000 and 36,000 for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	In fiscal 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the commencement of a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock at an annual rate of $0.60 per share, subject to quarterly declaration. Since the initial commencement of a regular quarterly cash dividend, the Company's Board of Directors has annually approved an increase to the cash dividend on the Company's common stock and on March 10, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an increase of 100% in the annual cash dividend to an annual rate of $1.66 per share, subject to quarterly declaration. For the year ended July 31, 2014, the Company paid cash dividends of $1.245 per share ($45.0 million in the aggregate). On September 23, 2014 the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4150 per share payable on October 22, 2014 to stockholders of record as of October 7, 2014.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt	Jul. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-Term Debt
	Long-term debt as of July 31, 2014 and 2013 is summarized as follows (in thousands):



		Fiscal Year	July 31,		July 31,
		Maturity (a)	2014		2013
	Credit Facility Revolver (b)	2019	$	—	$	—
	Credit Facility Revolver (b)	2019	$	—	$	—
	Industrial Development Bonds (c)	2020	41,200		41,200
	Industrial Development Bonds (c)	2020	41,200		41,200
	Employee Housing Bonds (d)	2027-2039	52,575		52,575
	Employee Housing Bonds (d)	2027-2039	52,575		52,575
	6.50% Notes (e)	2019	215,000		390,000
	6.50% Notes (e)	2019	215,000		390,000
	Canyons obligation (f)	2063	311,858		306,320
	Canyons obligation (f)	2063	311,858		306,320
	Other (g)	2015-2029	5,989		6,827
	Other (g)	2015-2029	5,989		6,827
	Total debt		626,622		796,922
	Total debt		626,622		796,922
	Less: Current maturities (h)		1,022		994
	Less: Current maturities (h)		1,022		994
	Long-term debt		$	625,600	$	795,928
	Long-term debt		$	625,600	$	795,928


	(a)	Maturities are based on the Company’s July 31 fiscal year end.


	(b)	On March 13, 2014, The Vail Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, amended and restated its senior credit facility. As part of this amendment and restatement, Vail Holdings, Inc. (“VHI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, assumed the rights and obligations of The Vail Corporation, the former borrower under the senior credit facility. The Company continues to be a guarantor under the amended credit facility.
	Key modifications to the senior credit facility included, among other things, the extension of the maturity on the revolving credit facility from January 2016 to March 2019; decreased grid pricing for interest rate margins (as of July 31, 2014, under the amended credit facility, at LIBOR plus 1.25%) and commitment fees (as of July 31, 2014, under the amended credit facility, at 0.25%); increased letter of credit availability (under the amended credit facility, to $200 million); increased swing line loan availability (under the amended credit facility, to $75 million); and the expansion of baskets for improved flexibility in the Company’s ability to incur debt, pay, prepay, redeem and repurchase unsecured debt, dispose of assets, and make investments and distributions. In addition, under the amended credit facility and subject to VHI meeting all compliance restrictions, VHI has the ability to increase availability (under the revolver or in the form of term loans) to an aggregate amount not to exceed the greater of (i) $700 million and (ii) the product of 2.75 and the trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the Credit Agreement.
	The amended credit facility is now referred to as the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among VHI, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Agent”), U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-syndication agents, BBVA Compass, as documentation agent, Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and U.S. Bank National Association, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as joint lead arranger, and the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement) party thereto, and consists of a $400 million revolving credit facility. VHI’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and are collateralized by a pledge of all of the capital stock of VHI and substantially all of its subsidiaries (with certain additional exceptions for the pledge of the capital stock of foreign subsidiaries). The proceeds of loans made under the Credit Agreement may be used to fund the Company’s working capital needs, capital expenditures, acquisitions, investments and other general corporate purposes, including the issuance of letters of credit. The Credit Agreement matures in March 2019. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest annually at a rate of (i) LIBOR plus a margin or (ii) the Agent’s prime lending rate plus a margin. Interest rate margins may fluctuate based upon the ratio of the Company’s Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA on a trailing four-quarter basis. The Credit Agreement also includes a quarterly unused commitment fee, which is equal to a percentage determined by the Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, as each such term is defined in the Credit Agreement, times the daily amount by which the Credit Agreement commitment exceeds the total of outstanding loans and outstanding letters of credit. The unused amounts are accessible to the extent that the Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio does not exceed the maximum ratio allowed at quarter-ends and the Adjusted EBITDA to interest on Funded Debt (as defined in the Credit Agreement) ratio does not fall below the minimum ratio allowed at quarter-ends. The Credit Agreement provides for affirmative and negative covenants that restrict, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, dispose of assets, make capital expenditures, make distributions and make investments. In addition, the Credit Agreement includes the following restrictive financial covenants: Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio and Adjusted EBITDA to interest on Funded Debt ratio.


	(c)	The Company has outstanding $41.2 million of industrial development bonds, which were issued by Eagle County, Colorado (the “Eagle County Bonds”) and mature, subject to prior redemption, on August 1, 2019. These bonds accrue interest at 6.95% per annum, with interest being payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1. The promissory note with respect to the Eagle County Bonds between Eagle County and the Company is collateralized by the Forest Service permits for Vail and Beaver Creek.


	(d)	The Company has recorded for financial reporting purposes the outstanding debt of four Employee Housing Entities (each an “Employee Housing Entity” and collectively the “Employee Housing Entities”): Breckenridge Terrace, Tarnes, BC Housing and Tenderfoot. The proceeds of the Employee Housing Bonds were used to develop apartment complexes designated primarily for use by the Company’s seasonal employees at its mountain resorts. The Employee Housing Bonds are variable rate, interest-only instruments with interest rates tied to LIBOR plus 0% to 0.05% (0.16% to 0.21% as of July 31, 2014).

	Interest on the Employee Housing Bonds is paid monthly in arrears and the interest rate is adjusted weekly. No principal payments are due on the Employee Housing Bonds until maturity. Each Employee Housing Entity’s bonds were issued in two series. The bonds for each Employee Housing Entity are backed by letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement. The table below presents the principal amounts outstanding for the Employee Housing Bonds as of July 31, 2014 (in thousands):



		Maturity (a)	Tranche A		Tranche B		Total
	Breckenridge Terrace	2039	$	14,980	$	5,000	$	19,980
	Breckenridge Terrace	2039	$	14,980	$	5,000	$	19,980
	Tarnes	2039	8,000		2,410		10,410
	Tarnes	2039	8,000		2,410		10,410
	BC Housing	2027	9,100		1,500		10,600
	BC Housing	2027	9,100		1,500		10,600
	Tenderfoot	2035	5,700		5,885		11,585
	Tenderfoot	2035	5,700		5,885		11,585
	Total		$	37,780	$	14,795	$	52,575
	Total		$	37,780	$	14,795	$	52,575


	(e)	On April 25, 2011, the Company completed a private offering for $390 million of 6.50% Notes the proceeds of which, along with available cash resources, were used to purchase the outstanding $390 million principal amount of the 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes ("6.75% Notes") and pay related premiums, fees and expenses. The 6.50% Notes have a fixed annual interest rate of 6.50% and will mature May 1, 2019 with no principal payments due until maturity. The Company has certain early redemption options under the terms of the 6.50% Notes. The premium for early redemption of the 6.50% Notes ranges from 4.875% to 0%, depending on the date of redemption. The 6.50% Notes are subordinated to certain of the Company’s debts, including the Credit Agreement, and will be subordinated to certain of the Company’s future debts. The Company’s payment obligations under the 6.50% Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s current and future domestic subsidiaries. The indenture governing the 6.50% Notes contains restrictive covenants, which, among other things, limit the ability of Vail Resorts and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Indenture) to (i) borrow money or sell preferred stock, (ii) create liens, (iii) pay dividends on or redeem or repurchase stock, (iv) make certain types of investments, (v) sell stock in the Restricted Subsidiaries, (vi) create restrictions on the ability of the Restricted Subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments to the Parent Company, (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates, (viii) issue guarantees of debt and (ix) sell assets or merge with other companies. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement executed as part of the offering of the 6.50% Notes, the Company agreed to file a registration statement for an exchange offer registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The registration statement was declared effective on November 16, 2011, and on November 17, 2011, the Company commenced its offer to exchange up to $390.0 million principal amount of newly issued 6.50% Notes, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, for a like principal amount of its outstanding privately placed 6.50% Notes. The exchange offer expired on December 16, 2011 and all of the 6.50% Notes were tendered and exchanged for the new substantially identical registered notes.
	On July 7, 2014, the Company redeemed $175.0 million of the 6.50% Notes. As a result, the Company incurred an early redemption premium of 4.875%, or $8.5 million, for the portion of the principal redeemed, which was recorded, along with a write-off of $2.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, as a loss on extinguishment of debt during the year ended July 31, 2014. As of July 31, 2014, $215.0 million of the 6.50% Notes remain outstanding.


	(f)	On May 24, 2013, VR CPC Holdings, Inc. (“VR CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a transaction agreement (the "Transaction Agreement") with affiliate companies of Talisker Corporation ("Talisker") pursuant to which the parties entered into a master lease agreement (the "Lease") and certain ancillary transaction documents on May 29, 2013 related to the Canyons mountain resort (see Note 5, Acquisitions), pursuant to which the Company assumed the resort operations of Canyons mountain resort in Park City, Utah. The Lease between VR CPC and Talisker has an initial term of 50 years with six 50-year renewal options. The Lease provides for $25 million in annual fixed payments, which increase each year by an inflation linked index of CPI less 1%, with a floor of 2% per annum. The Parent Company has guaranteed the payments under the Lease. The obligation at July 31, 2014 represents future fixed lease payments for the remaining initial lease term of 50 years (including annual increases at the floor of 2%) discounted using an interest rate of 10%, and includes accumulated accreted interest expense of $6.5 million.


(g)	Other obligations primarily consist of a $5.2 million note outstanding to the Colorado Water Conservation Board, which matures on September 16, 2028, and capital leases totaling $0.8 million. Other obligations, including the Colorado Water Conservation Board note and the capital leases, bear interest at rates ranging from 0.2% to 6.0% and have maturities ranging from in the year ending July 31, 2015 to the year ending July 31, 2029.


(h)	Current maturities represent principal payments due in the next 12 months.
Aggregate maturities for debt outstanding, including capital lease obligations, as of July 31, 2014 reflected by fiscal year are as follows (in thousands):



	Total
2015	$	1,022
2015	$	1,022
2016	266
2016	266
2017	270
2017	270
2018	271
2018	271
2019	215,286
2019	215,286
Thereafter	409,507
Thereafter	409,507
Total debt	$	626,622
Total debt	$	626,622

The Company recorded gross interest expense of $64.0 million, $39.0 million and $33.7 million for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, of which $1.9 million, $2.0 million and $1.9 million was amortization of deferred financing costs. The Company capitalized zero, zero and $0.1 million of interest during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company was in compliance with all of its financial and operating covenants required to be maintained under its debt instruments for all periods presented.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions

	Canyons
	In May 2013, VR CPC and Talisker entered into the Transaction Agreement, the Lease and ancillary transaction documents, pursuant to which the Company assumed the resort operations of Canyons mountain resort in Park City, Utah, which includes the ski area, property management and related amenities. Canyons is a year round mountain resort providing a comprehensive offering of recreational activities, including both snow sports and summer activities. The Lease between VR CPC and Talisker has an initial term of 50 years with six 50-year renewal options. The Lease provides for $25 million in annual fixed payments, which increase each year by an inflation linked index of CPI less 1%, with a floor of 2% per annum. In addition, the Lease includes participating contingent payments (described more fully below). The Parent Company has guaranteed the payments under the Lease.
	Additionally, the transaction documents set forth the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to the acquisition of certain real estate and personal property, future resort development, access, water rights, intellectual property, transition services, and rights with respect to litigation between the then current operator of the Park City Mountain Resort ("PCMR") and Talisker related to the validity of a lease of the Talisker owned land under the ski terrain of PCMR (excluding the base area).
	The following summarizes the fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date the transaction was effective (in thousands).


		Acquisition Date Fair Value
	Accounts receivable	$	2,211

	Other current assets	1,698

	Property, plant and equipment	5,475

	Property, plant and equipment (under capital lease)	127,885

	Deferred income tax assets, net	11,869

	Intangible assets	30,700

	PCMR deposit	57,800

	Goodwill	106,414

	Total identifiable assets acquired	$	344,052

	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	6,723

	Deferred revenue	1,134

	Other liabilities	21,766

	Canyons obligation	305,329

	Contingent consideration	9,100

	Total liabilities assumed	$	344,052


	Land and certain improvements under the PCMR ski area was subject to litigation at the transaction date. As such, the Company recorded a deposit ("PCMR deposit") for the potential future interests in the land and associated improvements at its estimated fair value at the transaction date. The excess of the aggregate fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill recognized was attributable primarily to expected synergies, including the potential inclusion of a portion of the ski terrain of PCMR in the Lease, the assembled workforce of Canyons and other factors. The Company believes that for income tax purposes the lease payments should primarily be treated as payments of a debt obligation and that the tax basis of the goodwill is deductible. As a result, the Company recorded an adjustment to its preliminary purchase price allocation of $32.9 million, which reduced deferred income tax assets, net with a corresponding increase to goodwill and has reflected this as a retrospective adjustment as of July 31, 2013 (including the Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet - see Note 12, Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries). The intangible assets have a weighted-average amortization period of approximately 50 years. Additionally, the Company recorded $20.3 million at the transaction date in additional consideration associated with certain Talisker obligations, primarily related to resort development.
	The following table shows the composition of Canyons property, plant and equipment recorded under capital leases as of July 31, 2014 and 2013:



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Land	$	18,500		$	18,500

	Land improvements	29,980			29,980

	Buildings and building improvements	32,800			32,800

	Machinery and equipment	46,605			44,774

	Gross property, plant and equipment	127,885			126,054

	Accumulated depreciation	(7,596		)	(1,065		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	120,289		$	124,989



	As of July 31, 2014, the Canyons obligation was $311.9 million, which represents the estimated annual fixed lease payments for the remaining 50 year term of the lease assuming annual increases at the floor of 2% and discounted using an interest rate of 10%. Future minimum lease payments under the Lease as of July 31, 2014 reflected by fiscal year are as follows (in thousands):


2015	$	25,589

2016	26,101

2017	26,623

2018	27,156

2019	27,699

Thereafter	1,952,077

Total future minimum lease payments	2,085,245

Less amount representing interest	(1,773,387		)
Net future minimum lease payments	$	311,858


The Lease also provides for participating contingent payments to Talisker of 42% of the amount by which EBITDA for the resort operations, as calculated under the Lease, exceeds approximately $35 million, with such threshold amount increased by an inflation linked index and a 10% adjustment for any capital improvements or investments made under the Lease by the Company (the "Contingent Consideration"). The Company estimated the likelihood and timing of achieving the relevant thresholds for the Contingent Consideration payments using discounted cash flow projection valuation models. The Company considered two probability weighed models to calculate projected EBITDA performance; (1) Canyons on a standalone basis, and (2) Canyons plus the inclusion of the ski terrain of PCMR (excluding the base area) in the Lease. The models considered the following factors: (i) an estimation of the long-term rate of EBITDA growth at 5.5% after the initial five years of operations; (ii) estimated annual capital expenditures between $10.0 million to $15.0 million in the initial five years of operations, subsequently growing at inflation of 3%; (iii) threshold amount increased by an inflation linked index of 2%; and (iv) a discount rate of 15%. During the year ended July 31, 2014, the Company recorded an increase of $1.4 million in the estimated fair value of the participating contingent payments, and recorded a related charge to income from operations. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration is $10.5 million as of July 31, 2014 and this liability is recorded in other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The operating results of Canyons which are recorded in the Mountain and Lodging segments contributed $67.2 million of net revenue, including an allocated portion of season pass revenue based on skier visits, for the year ended July 31, 2014 and $3.9 million of net revenue for the year ended July 31, 2013.
The following presents the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information of the Company as if the Canyons transaction was completed on August 1, 2011. The following unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments for (i) depreciation on acquired property, plant and equipment; (ii) amortization of intangible assets recorded at the date of the transaction; (iii) interest expense relating to the Canyons obligation; and (iv) transaction and business integration related costs. This unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the results of future operations or the results that would have occurred had the transaction taken place on August 1, 2011 (in thousands, except per share amounts).



	Year Ended July 31,
	2013			2012
Pro forma net revenue	$	1,172,159		$	1,074,859

Pro forma net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	20,714		$	(6,525	)

Pro forma basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	0.58		$	(0.18	)

Pro forma diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	0.56		$	(0.18	)






Urban Ski Areas

In December 2012, the Company acquired all of the assets of two ski areas in the Midwest, Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mount Brighton in Michigan, for total cash consideration of $20.0 million, net of cash assumed. The purchase price was allocated to identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The Company completed its purchase price allocation and recorded $17.8 million in property, plant and equipment, $1.0 million in other assets, $2.0 million in goodwill, $1.0 million in other intangible assets (with a weighted-average amortization period of 10 years), and $1.8 million of assumed liabilities on the date of acquisition. The operating results of Afton Alps and Mount Brighton are reported within the Mountain segment.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

On April 12, 2012, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Kirkwood Mountain Resort (“Kirkwood”), a mountain resort located in Lake Tahoe, California, for total cash consideration of approximately $18.2 million, net of cash assumed, subject to certain working capital adjustments as provided for in the purchase agreement. The purchase price was allocated to identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The Company completed its purchase price allocation and recorded $16.8 million in property, plant and equipment, $2.5 million in other assets, $0.8 million in indefinite-lived intangible assets, $1.2 million in other intangible assets (with a weighted-average amortization period of 21.5 years), and $3.1 million of assumed liabilities on the date of acquisition. The operating results of Kirkwood are primarily reported within the Mountain segment.

Skiinfo

On February 1, 2012, the Company acquired the capital stock of Skiinfo, AS, a Norwegian company which owns and operates several European websites focused on the ski and snowboarding industry, for total cash consideration of $5.7 million, net of cash assumed. The purchase price was allocated to identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The Company completed its purchase price allocation and recorded $2.4 million in property plant and equipment, $2.7 million in other assets, $1.8 million in goodwill, $0.7 million in indefinite-lived intangible assets, $0.5 million in other intangible assets (with a weighted-average amortization period of 6.7 years), and $2.6 million of assumed liabilities on the date of acquisition. The operating results of Skiinfo are reported within the Mountain segment.

Supplementary_Balance_Sheet_In

Supplementary Balance Sheet Information	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Supplementary Balance Sheet Information	'
	Supplementary Balance Sheet Information
	The composition of property, plant and equipment, including capital lease assets, follows (in thousands):



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Land and land improvements	$	348,328		$	343,982

	Buildings and building improvements	907,280			884,307

	Machinery and equipment	700,745			646,102

	Furniture and fixtures	269,209			259,693

	Software	98,653			92,553

	Vehicles	55,724			49,356

	Construction in progress	31,487			49,102

	Gross property, plant and equipment	2,411,426			2,325,095

	Accumulated depreciation	(1,263,436		)	(1,155,807		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	1,147,990		$	1,169,288

	Depreciation expense, which included depreciation of assets recorded under capital leases, for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 totaled $136.6 million, $130.2 million and $124.5 million, respectively.
	The composition of goodwill and intangible assets follows (in thousands):



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Goodwill
	Goodwill	$	395,502		$	399,053

	Accumulated amortization	(17,354		)	(17,354		)
	Goodwill, net	378,148			381,699

	Indefinite-lived intangible assets
	Gross indefinite-lived intangible assets	100,834			100,889

	Accumulated amortization	(24,713		)	(24,713		)
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net	76,121			76,176

	Amortizable intangible assets
	Gross amortizable intangible assets	91,233			90,990

	Accumulated amortization	(49,831		)	(45,822		)
	Amortizable intangible assets, net	41,402			45,168

	Total gross intangible assets	192,067			191,879

	Total accumulated amortization	(74,544		)	(70,535		)
	Total intangible assets, net	$	117,523		$	121,344

	Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 totaled $4.0 million, $2.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively, and is estimated to be approximately $2.6 million annually, on average, for the next five fiscal years.
	The Company recorded a measurement period adjustment to its Canyons preliminary purchase price allocation of $32.9 million which resulted in an increase to goodwill with a corresponding reduction to deferred income tax assets, net and has reflected this as a retrospective adjustment as of July 31, 2013.
	The changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill allocated between the Company’s segments for the years ended July 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):



		Mountain			Lodging			Goodwill, net
Balance at July 31, 2012	$	209,299		$	60,470		$	269,769

Acquisitions	104,224			7,671			111,895

Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	35			—			35

Balance at July 31, 2013	313,558			68,141			381,699

Acquisition (measurement period adjustments)	(3,220		)	(242		)	(3,462		)
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(89		)	—			(89		)

Balance at July 31, 2014	$	310,249		$	67,899		$	378,148

The composition of accounts payable and accrued liabilities follows (in thousands):



	July 31,
	2014			2013
Trade payables	$	71,823		$	61,364

Deferred revenue	110,566			93,759

Accrued salaries, wages and deferred compensation	29,833			27,946

Accrued benefits	21,351			19,787

Deposits	15,272			14,331

Accrued interest	5,429			8,018

Other accruals	34,944			44,314

Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	289,218		$	269,519

The composition of other long-term liabilities follows (in thousands):



	July 31,
	2014			2013
Private club deferred initiation fee revenue	$	128,824		$	131,760

Unfavorable lease obligation, net	31,338			34,037

Other long-term liabilities	100,519			77,109

Total other long-term liabilities	$	260,681		$	242,906

Investments_in_Affiliates

Investments in Affiliates	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Long-term Investments [Abstract]	'
Investments in Affiliates	'
	Investments in Affiliates
	The Company held the following investments in equity method affiliates as of July 31, 2014:



	Equity Method Affiliates	Ownership
		Interest
	Slifer, Smith, and Frampton/Vail Associates Real Estate, LLC (“SSF/VARE”)	50%
	KRED	50%
	Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company	43%
	The Company had total net investments in equity method affiliates of $7.5 million and $7.1 million as of July 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, classified as “deferred charges and other assets” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of retained earnings that represent undistributed earnings of 50-percent-or-less-owned entities accounted for by the equity method was $4.2 million and $3.8 million as of July 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, distributions in the amounts of $1.0 million, $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, were received from equity method affiliates.

Variable_Interest_Entities

Variable Interest Entities	12 Months Ended
Variable Interest Entities	Jul. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]	'
Variable Interest Entities	'
	Variable Interest Entities
	The Company is the primary beneficiary of the Employee Housing Entities, which are Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”), and has consolidated them in its Consolidated Financial Statements. As a group, as of July 31, 2014, the Employee Housing Entities had total assets of $27.6 million (primarily recorded in property, plant and equipment, net) and total liabilities of $63.5 million (primarily recorded in long-term debt as “Employee Housing Bonds”). The Company has issued under its Credit Agreement $53.4 million letters of credit related to Employee Housing Bonds. The letters of credit would be triggered in the event that one of the entities defaults on required payments. The letters of credit have no default provisions.
	The Company is the primary beneficiary of Avon Partners II, LLC (“APII”), which is a VIE. APII owns commercial space and the Company currently leases substantially all of that space. APII had total assets of $4.3 million (primarily recorded in property, plant and equipment) and no debt as of July 31, 2014.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The FASB issued fair value guidance that establishes how reporting entities should measure fair value for measurement and disclosure purposes. The guidance establishes a common definition of fair value applicable to all assets and liabilities measured at fair value and prioritizes the inputs into valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Accordingly, the Company uses valuation techniques which maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:
	Level 1: Inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets or liabilities;
	Level 2: Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active and inactive markets or that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
	The table below summarizes the Company’s cash equivalents and Contingent Consideration (see Note 5, Acquisitions) measured at fair value (all other assets and liabilities measured at fair value are immaterial) (in thousands):



		Fair Value Measurement as of July 31, 2014
	Description	Balance at July 31, 2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Money Market	$	9,022	$	9,022	$	—	$	—

	Commercial Paper	$	630	$	—	$	630	$	—

	Certificates of Deposit	$	880	$	—	$	880	$	—


	Liabilities:
	Contingent Consideration	$	10,500	$	—	$	—	$	10,500


		Fair Value Measurement as of July 31, 2013
	Description	Balance at July 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Money Market	$	34,029	$	34,029	$	—	$	—

	Commercial Paper	$	630	$	—	$	630	$	—

	Certificates of Deposit	$	630	$	—	$	630	$	—


	Liabilities:
	Contingent Consideration	$	9,100	$	—	$	—	$	9,100

	The Company’s cash equivalents are measured utilizing quoted market prices or pricing models whereby all significant inputs are either observable or corroborated by observable market data. The Company's valuation techniques and Level 3 inputs used to estimate the fair value of Contingent Consideration in connection with the Canyons transaction are described in Note 5, Acquisitions.
	The following change in Contingent Consideration during the year ended July 31, 2014 was as follows:


	Balance at July 31, 2013	$	9,100

	Change in fair value	1,400

	Balance at July 31, 2014	$	10,500

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes

	The Company had Federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards that expired in the year ended July 31, 2008 and were limited in deductibility each year under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company had only been able to use these NOL carryforwards to the extent of approximately $8.0 million per year through December 31, 2007 (the “Section 382 Amount”). However, during the year ended July 31, 2005, the Company amended previously filed tax returns (for tax years 1997-2002) in an effort to remove the restrictions under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code on approximately $73.8 million of NOL carryforwards to reduce future taxable income. As a result, the Company requested a refund related to the amended returns in the amount of $6.2 million and have reduced its federal tax liability in the amount of $19.6 million in subsequent returns. These NOL carryforwards relate to fresh start accounting from the Company’s reorganization in 1992. During the year ended July 31, 2006, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) completed its examination of the Company’s filing position in these amended returns and disallowed the Company’s request for refund and its position to remove the restrictions under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company appealed the examiner’s disallowance of these NOL carryforwards to the Office of Appeals. In December 2008, the Office of Appeals denied the Company’s appeal, as well as a request for mediation. The Company disagreed with the IRS interpretation disallowing the utilization of the NOL’s and in August 2009, the Company filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against the United States of America seeking a refund of approximately $6.2 million in Federal income taxes paid, plus interest. On July 1, 2011, the District Court granted the Company summary judgment, concluding that the IRS’s decision disallowing the utilization of the NOLs was inappropriate. The IRS is entitled to appeal the decision of the District Court to grant the motion for summary judgment and the Company does not know whether the IRS will do so or, if it does appeal, whether the appeal would be successful. However, at this point, the District Court proceedings have been stayed pending on-going settlement discussions between the parties. The Company is also a party to two related tax proceedings in the United States Tax Court regarding calculation of NOL carryover deductions for tax years 2006, 2007 and 2008. The two proceedings involve substantially the same issues as the litigation in the District Court wherein the Company disagrees with the IRS as to the utilization of NOLs. However, the Company is uncertain whether and how the potential resolution of the District Court case may affect these tax court proceedings. The trial date for Tax Court proceedings has been continued pending on-going settlement discussions between the parties.

	Since the legal proceeding surrounding the utilization of the NOLs have not been fully resolved, including a determination of the amount of refund and the possibility that the District Court’s ruling may be appealed by the IRS, there remains considerable uncertainty of what portion, if any, of the NOLs will be realized, and as such, the Company has not reflected any of the benefits of the utilization of the restricted NOLs within its financial statements. However, the range of potential reversal of other long-term liabilities and accrued interest and penalties that would be recorded as a benefit to the Company’s income tax provision is between zero and $27.6 million.
	The Company has state (primarily California) and foreign NOL carryforwards totaling $35.3 million of which the state NOL carryforwards expire by the year ending July 31, 2031. As of July 31, 2014, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance on $30.4 million of state and foreign NOL carryforwards as the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that these NOL carryforwards will not be realized.
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows (in thousands):



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Fixed assets	$	154,874		$	150,697

	Intangible assets	46,980			40,992

	Real estate and other investments	—			—

	Total	201,854			191,689

	Deferred income tax assets:
	Canyons obligation	18,481			17,614

	Deferred membership revenue	19,643			19,383

	Real estate and other investments	7,130			5,470

	Deferred compensation and other accrued benefits	11,180			9,872

	Stock-based compensation	15,309			14,199

	Unfavorable lease obligation, net	12,995			14,189

	Net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits	3,984			3,565

	Other, net	16,836			17,390

	Total	105,558			101,682

	Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	(3,017		)	(3,062		)
	Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance	102,541			98,620

	Net deferred income tax liability	$	99,313		$	93,069

	The net current and non-current components of deferred income taxes recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):


		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Net current deferred income tax asset	$	29,249		$	25,190

	Net non-current deferred income tax asset	—			—

	Net non-current deferred income tax liability	128,562			118,259

	Net deferred income tax liability	$	99,313		$	93,069

	The Company recorded a measurement period adjustment to its Canyons preliminary purchase price allocation of $32.9 million which resulted in an increase to the net deferred income tax liability and has reflected this as a retrospective adjustment as of July 31, 2013.

	Significant components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes are as follows (in thousands):



	Year Ended July 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current:
Federal	$	8,082		$	25,753		$	1,407

State	1,565			3,991			51

Total current	9,647			29,744			1,458

Deferred:
Federal	5,470			(7,175		)	7,682

State	749			(950		)	1,561

Total deferred	6,219			(8,125		)	9,243

Provision for income taxes	$	15,866		$	21,619		$	10,701

A reconciliation of the income tax provision from continuing operations and the amount computed by applying the United States Federal statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes is as follows:



	Year Ended July 31,
	2014		2013		2012
At U.S. Federal income tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
State income tax, net of Federal benefit	3.4	%	3.3	%	3.1	%
Nondeductible meals or entertainment	0.7	%	0.4	%	0.7	%
General business credits	(1.7	)%	(1.2	)%	(2.3	)%
Nondeductible compensation	—	%	—	%	2.2	%
Domestic production deduction	(1.4	)%	(1.2	)%	—	%
Other	—	%	0.2	%	0.8	%
	36	%	36.5	%	39.5	%
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions, excluding associated deferred tax benefits and accrued interest and penalties, if applicable, is as follows (in thousands):



	Unrecognized
	Tax Benefits
Balance as of August 1, 2011	$	26,573

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	—

Additions for tax positions of prior years	—

Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—

Lapse of statute of limitations	(302		)
Settlements	—

Balance as of July 31, 2012	$	26,271

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	—

Additions for tax positions of prior years	—

Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—

Lapse of statute of limitations	(66		)
Settlements	—

Balance as of July 31, 2013	$	26,205

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	21,082

Additions for tax positions of prior years	—

Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—

Lapse of statute of limitations	(314		)
Settlements	—

Balance as of July 31, 2014	$	46,973


The Company's unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions primarily relate to utilization of Federal NOL carryforwards, as discussed above, and the treatment of the Talisker lease payments as payments of debt obligations and that the tax basis in Canyons goodwill is deductible.

The unrecognized tax benefits for the utilization of Federal NOL carry forwards recorded in other long-term liabilities, if recognized, would decrease the Company’s effective tax rate. In addition, the Company does not anticipate a significant change to its unrecognized tax benefits during the twelve months ending July 31, 2015, subject to resolution of the legal proceedings associated with the utilization of Federal NOL carryforwards as previously discussed. The Company’s policy is to accrue income tax related interest and penalties, if applicable, within income tax expense. As of July 31, 2014 and 2013, accrued interest and penalties, net of tax, was $1.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively. For the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized as income tax expense (benefit) $0.1 million, zero and $(0.1) million of interest expense (income) and penalties, net of tax, respectively.

The Company's major tax jurisdictions in which it files income tax returns is the U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions. The IRS has completed its examination of the Company’s tax returns for tax years 2001 through 2003 and has issued a report of its findings. As discussed above, the examiner’s primary finding is the disallowance of the Company’s position to remove the restrictions under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of approximately $73.8 million of NOL carryforwards; however, the Company has filed a complaint in Federal court. With the exception of the utilization of federal NOL carryforwards as discussed above, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. Federal examinations for tax years prior to 2010. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to examination by various state jurisdictions for tax years prior to 2006.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Jul. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	The Company has the right to appoint four of nine directors of the Beaver Creek Resort Company of Colorado (“BCRC”), a non-profit entity formed for the benefit of property owners and certain others in Beaver Creek. The Company has a management agreement with the BCRC, renewable for one-year periods, to provide management services on a fixed fee basis. Management fees and reimbursement of operating expenses paid to the Company under its agreement with the BCRC during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $7.0 million, $7.0 million, and $6.9 million, respectively.
	SSF/VARE is a real estate brokerage with multiple locations in Eagle and Summit Counties, Colorado in which the Company has a 50% ownership interest. SSF/VARE has been the broker for several of the Company’s developments. The Company recorded net real estate commissions expense of zero, $0.3 million and $0.9 million for payments made to SSF/VARE during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. SSF/VARE leases space for real estate offices from the Company. The Company recognized approximately $0.5 million, $0.5 million and $0.4 million in revenue related to these leases for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Metropolitan Districts
	The Company credit-enhances $8.0 million of bonds issued by Holland Creek Metropolitan District (“HCMD”) through an $8.1 million letter of credit issued under the Company’s Credit Agreement. HCMD’s bonds were issued and used to build infrastructure associated with the Company’s Red Sky Ranch residential development. The Company has agreed to pay capital improvement fees to Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District (“RSRMD”) until RSRMD’s revenue streams from property taxes are sufficient to meet debt service requirements under HCMD’s bonds, and the Company has recorded a liability of $1.8 million, primarily within “other long-term liabilities” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, with respect to the estimated present value of future RSRMD capital improvement fees. The Company estimates that it will make capital improvement fee payments under this arrangement through the year ending July 31, 2029.
	Guarantees/Indemnifications
	As of July 31, 2014, the Company had various other letters of credit in the amount of $58.9 million, consisting primarily of $53.4 million in support of the Employee Housing Bonds and $3.4 million for workers’ compensation and general liability deductibles related to construction and development activities.
	In addition to the guarantees noted above, the Company has entered into contracts in the normal course of business which include certain indemnifications under which it could be required to make payments to third parties upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of certain future events. These indemnities include indemnities to licensees in connection with the licensees’ use of the Company’s trademarks and logos, indemnities for liabilities associated with the infringement of other parties’ technology and software products, indemnities related to liabilities associated with the use of easements, indemnities related to employment of contract workers, the Company’s use of trustees, indemnities related to the Company’s use of public lands and environmental indemnifications. The duration of these indemnities generally is indefinite and generally do not limit the future payments the Company could be obligated to make.
	As permitted under applicable law, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries indemnify their directors and officers over their lifetimes for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is, or was, serving the Company or its subsidiaries in such a capacity. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited; however, the Company has a director and officer insurance policy that should enable the Company to recover a portion of any future amounts paid.
	Unless otherwise noted, the Company has not recorded any significant liabilities for the letters of credit, indemnities and other guarantees noted above in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements, either because the Company has recorded on its Consolidated Balance Sheets the underlying liability associated with the guarantee, the guarantee is with respect to the Company’s own performance and is therefore not subject to the measurement requirements as prescribed by GAAP, or because the Company has calculated the fair value of the indemnification or guarantee to be immaterial based upon the current facts and circumstances that would trigger a payment under the indemnification clause. In addition, with respect to certain indemnifications it is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount of liability under these guarantees due to the unique set of facts and circumstances that are likely to be involved in each particular claim and indemnification provision. Historically, payments made by the Company under these obligations have not been material.
	As noted above, the Company makes certain indemnifications to licensees in connection with their use of the Company’s trademarks and logos. The Company does not record any product warranty liability with respect to these indemnifications.
	Commitments
	The operations of Northstar are conducted on land and with operating assets owned by affiliates of CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., a real-estate investment trust, primarily under operating leases which were assumed in the acquisition of Northstar by the Company. The leases provide for the payment of a minimum annual base rent with a rate of 10.25% increasing to 11% of assets under lease over the lease term which is recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term from the date of assumption. In addition, beginning in fiscal 2013 the leases provide for the payment of percentage rent at a rate of 11.5% of certain gross revenues generated at the property over a revenue threshold which is incrementally adjusted annually. The initial term of the leases expires in fiscal 2027 and allows for three 10-year extensions at the Company’s option.
	In addition, the Company has executed or assumed as lessee other operating leases for the rental of office and commercial space, employee residential units and land primarily through fiscal 2079. Certain of these leases have renewal terms at the Company’s option, escalation clauses, rent holidays and leasehold improvement incentives.
	Rent holidays and rent escalation clauses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leasehold improvement incentives are recorded as leasehold improvements and amortized over the shorter of their economic lives or the term of the lease. For the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded lease expense (including Northstar), excluding executory costs, related to these agreements of $37.3 million, $35.1 million and $34.0 million, respectively, which is included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	Future minimum operating lease payments under the above leases as of July 31, 2014 reflected by fiscal year are as follows (in thousands):



	2015	$	31,242

	2016	28,382

	2017	26,617

	2018	24,198

	2019	21,308

	Thereafter	129,459

	Total	$	261,206

	Self Insurance
	The Company is self-insured for claims under its health benefit plans and for workers’ compensation claims, subject to stop loss policies. The self-insurance liability related to workers’ compensation is determined actuarially based on claims filed. The self-insurance liability related to claims under the Company’s health benefit plans is determined based on analysis of actual claims. The amounts related to these claims are included as a component of accrued benefits in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (see Note 6, Supplementary Balance Sheet Information).

	Legal
	The Company is a party to various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes the Company has adequate insurance coverage and/or has accrued for loss contingencies for all known matters that are deemed to be probable losses and estimable. As of July 31, 2014 and 2013, the accrual for loss contingencies was not material individually and in the aggregate.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	The Company has three reportable segments: Mountain, Lodging and Real Estate. The Mountain segment includes the operations of the Company’s mountain resorts/ski areas and related ancillary activities. The Lodging segment includes the operations of all of the Company’s owned hotels, RockResorts, NPS concessionaire properties, condominium management, CME and mountain resort golf operations. The Real Estate segment owns and develops real estate in and around the Company’s resort communities. The Company’s reportable segments, although integral to the success of the others, offer distinctly different products and services and require different types of management focus. As such, these segments are managed separately.
	The Company reports its segment results using Reported EBITDA (defined as segment net revenue less segment operating expenses, plus or minus segment equity investment income or loss, and for the Real Estate segment, plus gain on sale of real property) which is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company reports segment results in a manner consistent with management’s internal reporting of operating results to the chief operating decision maker (Chief Executive Officer) for purposes of evaluating segment performance.
	Reported EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Items excluded from Reported EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance. Reported EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or substitute for, net income, net change in cash and cash equivalents or other financial statement data presented in the consolidated financial statements as indicators of financial performance or liquidity. Because Reported EBITDA is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and thus is susceptible to varying calculations, Reported EBITDA as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
	The Company utilizes Reported EBITDA in evaluating performance of the Company and in allocating resources to its segments. Mountain Reported EBITDA consists of Mountain net revenue less Mountain operating expense plus or minus Mountain equity investment income or loss. Lodging Reported EBITDA consists of Lodging net revenue less Lodging operating expense. Real Estate Reported EBITDA consists of Real Estate net revenue less Real Estate operating expense plus gain on sale of real property. All segment expenses include an allocation of corporate administrative expense. Assets are not allocated between segments, or used to evaluate performance, except as shown in the table below. The accounting policies specific to each segment are the same as those described in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
	Following is key financial information by reportable segment which is used by management in evaluating performance and allocating resources (in thousands):


		Year Ended July 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net revenue:
	Lift tickets	$	447,271		$	390,820		$	342,500

	Ski school	109,442			95,254			84,292

	Dining	89,892			81,175			68,376

	Retail/rental	210,387			199,418			181,772

	Other	106,581			100,847			89,668

	Total Mountain net revenue	963,573			867,514			766,608

	Lodging	242,287			210,974			210,623

	Resort	1,205,860			1,078,488			977,231

	Real estate	48,786			42,309			47,163

	Total net revenue	$	1,254,646		$	1,120,797		$	1,024,394

	Segment operating expense:
	Mountain	$	712,785		$	639,706		$	568,578

	Lodging	225,563			198,813			204,270

	Resort	938,348			838,519			772,848

	Real estate	55,826			58,090			63,170

	Total segment operating expense	$	994,174		$	896,609		$	836,018

	Gain on sale of real property	$	—		$	6,675		$	—

	Mountain equity investment income, net	$	1,262		$	891		$	878

	Reported EBITDA:
	Mountain	$	252,050		$	228,699		$	198,908

	Lodging	16,724			12,161			6,353

	Resort	268,774			240,860			205,261

	Real estate	(7,040		)	(9,106		)	(16,007		)
	Total Reported EBITDA	$	261,734		$	231,754		$	189,254

	Real estate held for sale and investment	$	157,858		$	195,230		$	237,668

	Reconciliation to net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.:
	Total Reported EBITDA	$	261,734		$	231,754		$	189,254

	Depreciation and amortization	(140,601		)	(132,688		)	(127,581		)
	Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(1,400		)	—			—

Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net	(1,208		)	(1,222		)	(1,464		)
Investment income, net	375			351			469

Interest expense, net	(63,997		)	(38,966		)	(33,586		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(10,831		)	—			—

Income before provision for income taxes	44,072			59,229			27,092

Provision for income taxes	(15,866		)	(21,619		)	(10,701		)
Net income	28,206			37,610			16,391

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	272			133			62

Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	28,478		$	37,743		$	16,453

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data	'
	Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited--in thousands, except per share amounts)



		2014
		Year Ended July 31, 2014		Quarter Ended, July 31, 2014			Quarter Ended, April 30, 2014		Quarter Ended, January 31, 2014		Quarter Ended, October 31, 2013
	Mountain revenue	$	963,573	$	53,999		$	460,587	$	391,656	$	57,331

	Lodging revenue	242,287		62,593			66,293		56,187		57,214

	Real estate revenue	48,786		18,896			16,167		4,877		8,846

	Total net revenue	1,254,646		135,488			543,047		452,720		123,391

	Income (loss) from operations	117,263		(94,493		)	203,165		110,695		(102,104		)

	Net income (loss)	28,206		(75,423		)	117,866		59,200		(73,437		)

	Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	28,478	$	(75,355	)	$	117,946	$	59,263	$	(73,376	)

	Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	0.79	$	(2.08	)	$	3.26	$	1.64	$	(2.04	)

	Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	0.77	$	(2.08	)	$	3.18	$	1.6	$	(2.04	)



		2013
		Year Ended July 31, 2013		Quarter Ended, July 31, 2013			Quarter Ended, April 30, 2013		Quarter Ended, January 31, 2013		Quarter Ended, October 31, 2012
	Mountain revenue	$	867,514	$	51,844		$	402,017	$	361,741	$	51,912

	Lodging revenue	210,974		58,089			53,834		46,543		52,508

	Real estate revenue	42,309		2,372			13,840		14,167		11,930

	Total net revenue	1,120,797		112,305			469,691		422,451		116,350

	Income (loss) from operations	96,953		(84,053		)	165,342		105,963		(90,299		)

	Net income (loss)	37,610		(59,904		)	97,588		60,529		(60,603		)

	Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	37,743	$	(59,868	)	$	97,640	$	60,551	$	(60,580	)

	Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	1.05	$	(1.67	)	$	2.72	$	1.69	$	(1.70	)

	Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	1.03	$	(1.67	)	$	2.66	$	1.65	$	(1.70	)

Stock_Repurchase_Plan

Stock Repurchase Plan	12 Months Ended
Stock Repurchase Plan	Jul. 31, 2014
Payments for Repurchase of Equity [Abstract]	'
Stock Repurchase Plan	'
	Stock Repurchase Plan
	On March 9, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock and on July 16, 2008 approved an increase of the Company’s common stock repurchase authorization by an additional 3,000,000 shares. The Company did not repurchase any shares of common stock during the years ended July 31, 2014 and 2013. Since inception of this stock repurchase program through July 31, 2014, the Company has repurchased 4,949,111 shares at a cost of approximately $193.2 million. As of July 31, 2014, 1,050,889 shares remained available to repurchase under the existing repurchase authorization. Shares of common stock purchased pursuant to the repurchase program will be held as treasury shares and may be used for issuance under the Company’s employee share award plan.

Stock_Compensation_Plan

Stock Compensation Plan	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock Compensation Plan	'
	Stock Compensation Plan
	The Company has a share award plan (the “Plan”) which has been approved by the Company’s stockholders. Under the Plan, up to 7.5 million shares of common stock could be issued in the form of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance shares, performance share units, dividend equivalents or other share-based awards to employees, directors or consultants of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates. The terms of awards granted under the Plan, including exercise price, vesting period and life, are set by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. All share-based awards (except for restricted shares and restricted share units) granted under the Plan have a life of ten years. Most awards vest ratably over three years; however, some have been granted with different vesting schedules. Of the awards outstanding, none have been granted to non-employees (except those granted to non-employee members of the Board of Directors of the Company) under the Plan. At July 31, 2014, approximately 2.2 million share based awards were available to be granted under the Plan.
	The fair value of stock-settled stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) granted in the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were estimated on the date of grant using a lattice-based option valuation model that applies the assumptions noted in the table below. A lattice-based model considers factors such as exercise behavior, and assumes employees will exercise equity awards at different times over the contractual life of the equity awards. As a lattice-based model considers these factors, and is more flexible, the Company considers it to be a better method of valuing equity awards than a closed-form Black-Scholes model. Because lattice-based option valuation models incorporate ranges of assumptions for inputs, those ranges are disclosed. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate equity award exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model; separate groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. The expected term of equity awards granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that equity awards granted are expected to be outstanding; the range given below results from certain groups of employees exhibiting different behavior. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the equity award is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.


		Year Ended July 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Expected volatility	41.20%	42.60%	42.80%
	Expected dividends	1.20%	1.50%	1.50%
	Expected term (average in years)	5.5-5.9	6.0-6.2	5.1-5.3
	Risk-free rate	0.1-2.8%	0.2-1.6%	0.1-2.2%
	The Company has estimated forfeiture rates that range from 0.0% to 20.0% based upon the class of employees receiving stock-based compensation in its calculation of stock-based compensation expense for the year ended July 31, 2014. These estimates are based on historical forfeiture behavior exhibited by employees of the Company.
	A summary of aggregate option and SARs award activity under the Plan as of July 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014, and changes during the years then ended is presented below (in thousands, except exercise price and contractual term):



		Awards		Weighted-Average		Weighted-Average	Aggregate
				Exercise Price		Remaining	Intrinsic
						Contractual Term	Value
	Outstanding at, August 1, 2011	2,661		$	32.02

	Granted	651		41.94

	Exercised	(74	)	27.1

	Forfeited or expired	(68	)	30.77

	Outstanding at, July 31, 2012	3,170		$	34.2

	Granted	412		57.43

	Exercised	(735	)	33.22

	Forfeited or expired	(94	)	43.21

	Outstanding at, July 31, 2013	2,753		$	37.63

	Granted	352		73.13

	Exercised	(321	)	37.62

	Forfeited or expired	(28	)	48.87

	Outstanding at, July 31, 2014	2,756		$	42.06	5.8 years	$	93,034

	Exercisable at, July 31, 2014	1,973		$	34.45	4.8 years	$	80,987

	The weighted-average grant-date fair value of SARs granted during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $23.60, $18.38 and $12.71, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options and SARs exercised during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $10.8 million, $18.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The Company had 421,000, 414,000 and 930,000 SARs that vested during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These awards had a total fair value of $9.8 million, $6.5 million and $10.7 million at the date of vesting for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

	A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested SARs as of July 31, 2014, and changes during the year then ended, is presented below (in thousands, except fair value amounts):



		Awards	Weighted-Average
			Grant-Date
			Fair Value
	Outstanding at, July 31, 2013	880	$	16.06

	Granted	352	23.6

	Vested	-421	15.3

	Forfeited	-28	17

Nonvested at, July 31, 2014	783	$	19.42

A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested restricted share units as of July 31, 2014, and changes during the year then ended, is presented below (in thousands, except fair value amounts):



	Awards	Weighted-Average
		Grant-Date
		Fair Value
Outstanding at, July 31, 2013	315	$	45.21

Granted	152	67.48

Vested	-166	41.91

Forfeited	-27	54.19

Nonvested at, July 31, 2014	274	$	58.68


The Company granted 152,000 restricted share units during the year ended July 31, 2014 with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $67.48. The Company granted 159,000 restricted share units during the year ended July 31, 2013 with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $52.94. The Company granted 180,000 restricted share units during the year ended July 31, 2012 with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $38.15. The Company had 166,000, 134,000 and 234,000 restricted share units that vested during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These units had a total fair value of $6.9 million, $5.0 million and $9.2 million at the date of vesting for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
As of July 31, 2014, there was $16.9 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan, of which $10.2 million, $5.8 million and $0.9 million of expense is expected to be recognized in the years ending July 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively, assuming no future share-based awards are granted.
Cash received from options exercised under all share-based payment arrangements was $1.8 million, $3.0 million and $0.5 million for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The tax benefit realized or to be realized from options/SARs exercised and restricted stock units vested was $8.5 million, $9.8 million and $3.9 million for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The Company has a policy of using either authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares, including shares acquired by purchase in the open market or in private transactions, to satisfy equity award exercises.

Retirement_and_Profit_Sharing_

Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans	12 Months Ended
Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans	Jul. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans	'
	Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans
	The Company maintains a defined contribution retirement plan (the “Retirement Plan”), qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, for its employees. Under this Retirement Plan, employees are eligible to make before-tax contributions on the first day of the calendar month following the later of: (i) their employment commencement date or (ii) the date they turn 21. Participants may contribute up to 100% of their qualifying annual compensation up to the annual maximum specified by the Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches an amount equal to 50% of each participant’s contribution up to 6% of a participant’s bi-weekly qualifying compensation upon obtaining the later of: (i) 12 consecutive months of employment and 1,000 service hours or (ii) 1,500 service hours since the employment commencement date. The Company’s matching contribution is entirely discretionary and may be reduced or eliminated at any time.
	Total Retirement Plan expense recognized by the Company for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $4.1 million, $3.7 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_And_Non

Guarantor Subsidiaries And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Guarantor Subsidiaries And Non Guarantor Subsidiaries	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries And Non Guarantor Subsidiaries Text Block	'
	Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
	The Company’s payment obligations under the 6.50% Notes (see Note 4, Long-Term Debt) are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several, senior subordinated basis by substantially all of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, and excluding Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (as defined below), the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”), except for, Eagle Park Reservoir Company, Larkspur Restaurant & Bar, LLC, Black Diamond Insurance, Inc., Skiinfo AS and certain other insignificant entities (together, the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). APII and the Employee Housing Entities are included with the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries for purposes of the consolidated financial information, but are not considered subsidiaries under the indenture governing the 6.50% Notes.
	Presented below is the consolidated financial information of the Parent Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. Financial information for the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries is presented in the column titled “Other Subsidiaries.” Balance sheets are presented as of July 31, 2014 and 2013. Statements of operations, statements of comprehensive income and statements of cash flows are presented for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. As of July 31, 2013, the Company revised its classification of advances to Parent in the amount of $483.3 million to properly present it as contra equity in the Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet from advances to Parent within total assets. The Company has determined that this revision is not material to the Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet.
	Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the Parent Company and Guarantor Subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting. Net income (loss) of Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries is, therefore, reflected in the Parent Company’s and Guarantor Subsidiaries’ investments in and advances to (from) subsidiaries. Net income (loss) of the Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries is reflected in Guarantor Subsidiaries and Parent Company as equity in consolidated subsidiaries. The elimination entries eliminate investments in Other Subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions for consolidated reporting purposes.
	Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet
	As of July 31, 2014
	(in thousands)



		Parent			100% Owned			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries			Entries
					Subsidiaries
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	35,070		$	9,336		$	—		$	44,406

	Restricted cash	—			11,321			1,860			—			13,181

	Trade receivables, net	—			94,390			1,587			—			95,977

	Inventories, net	—			66,988			195			—			67,183

	Other current assets	29,249			24,736			314			—			54,299

	Total current assets	29,249			232,505			13,292			—			275,046

	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			1,105,830			42,160			—			1,147,990

	Real estate held for sale and investment	—			157,858			—			—			157,858

	Goodwill, net	—			376,491			1,657			—			378,148

	Intangible assets, net	—			98,227			19,296			—			117,523

	Other assets	2,762			100,365			4,137			(9,980		)	97,284

	Investments in subsidiaries	1,945,001			(7,188		)	—			(1,937,813		)	—

	Advances to affiliates	—			—			2,621			(2,621		)	—

	Total assets	$	1,977,012		$	2,064,088		$	83,163		$	(1,950,414	)	$	2,173,849

	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	3,803		$	277,738		$	7,677		$	—		$	289,218

	Income taxes payable	33,966			—			—			—			33,966

	Long-term debt due within one year	—			791			231			—			1,022

	Total current liabilities	37,769			278,529			7,908			—			324,206

	Advances from affiliates	725,839			2,621			—			(728,460		)	—

	Long-term debt	215,000			353,093			57,507			—			625,600

	Other long-term liabilities	48,875			210,683			11,103			(9,980		)	260,681

	Deferred income taxes	128,686			—			(124		)	—			128,562

	Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity	820,843			1,945,001			(7,188		)	(1,937,813		)	820,843

	Advances to Parent	—			(725,839		)	—			725,839			—

Noncontrolling interests	—			—			13,957			—			13,957

Total stockholders’ equity	820,843			1,219,162			6,769			(1,211,974		)	834,800

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,977,012		$	2,064,088		$	83,163		$	(1,950,414	)	$	2,173,849


Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet
As of July 31, 2013
(in thousands)



	Parent			100% Owned			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries			Entries
				Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	130,970		$	7,634		$	—		$	138,604

Restricted cash	—			10,890			1,734			—			12,624

Trade receivables, net	—			77,725			1,312			—			79,037

Inventories, net	—			68,101			217			—			68,318

Other current assets	25,190			18,475			1,221			—			44,886

Total current assets	25,190			306,161			12,118			—			343,469

Property, plant and equipment, net	—			1,124,004			45,284			—			1,169,288

Real estate held for sale and investment	—			195,230			—			—			195,230

Goodwill, net	—			379,953			1,746			—			381,699

Intangible assets, net	—			101,913			19,431			—			121,344

Other assets	6,057			96,337			4,332			(9,459		)	97,267

Investments in subsidiaries	1,861,509			(3,510		)	—			(1,857,999		)	—

Advances to affiliates	—			—			2,906			(2,906		)	—

Total assets	$	1,892,756		$	2,200,088		$	85,817		$	(1,870,364	)	$	2,308,297

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	6,600		$	256,094		$	6,825		$	—		$	269,519

Income taxes payable	42,822			—			—			—			42,822

Long-term debt due within one year	—			775			219			—			994

Total current liabilities	49,422			256,869			7,044			—			313,335

Advances from affiliates	483,314			2,906			—			(486,220		)	—

Long-term debt	390,000			348,190			57,738			—			795,928

Other long-term liabilities	27,851			213,928			10,586			(9,459		)	242,906

Deferred income taxes	118,301			—			(42		)	—			118,259

Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity	823,868			1,861,509			(3,510		)	(1,857,999		)	823,868

Advances to Parent	—			(483,314		)	—			483,314			—

Noncontrolling interests	—			—			14,001			—			14,001

Total stockholders’ equity	823,868			1,378,195			10,491			(1,374,685		)	837,869

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,892,756		$	2,200,088		$	85,817		$	(1,870,364	)	$	2,308,297

Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Operations
For the year ended July 31, 2014
(in thousands)



	Parent			100% Owned			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries			Entries
				Subsidiaries
Total net revenue	$	—		$	1,249,708		$	18,342		$	(13,404	)	$	1,254,646

Total operating expense	373			1,128,345			21,917			(13,252		)	1,137,383

(Loss) income from operations	(373		)	121,363			(3,575		)	(152		)	117,263

Other expense, net	(36,437		)	(36,683		)	(1,485		)	152			(74,453		)

Equity investment income, net	—			1,262			—			—			1,262

(Loss) income before benefit (provision) for income taxes	(36,810		)	85,942			(5,060		)	—			44,072

Benefit (provision) for income taxes	13,638			(30,061		)	557			—			(15,866		)

Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(23,172		)	55,881			(4,503		)	—			28,206

Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	51,650			(4,231		)	—			(47,419		)	—

Net income (loss)	28,478			51,650			(4,503		)	(47,419		)	28,206

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			272			—			272

Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	28,478		$	51,650		$	(4,231	)	$	(47,419	)	$	28,478


Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Operations
For the year ended July 31, 2013
(in thousands)



	Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
	Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
				Guarantor
				Subsidiaries
Total net revenue	$	—		$	1,114,952		$	18,127		$	(12,282	)	$	1,120,797

Total operating expense	516			1,014,314			21,144			(12,130		)	1,023,844

(Loss) income from operations	(516		)	100,638			(3,017		)	(152		)	96,953

Other expense, net	(26,411		)	(11,023		)	(1,333		)	152			(38,615		)

Equity investment income, net	—			891			—			—			891

(Loss) income before benefit (provision) for income taxes	(26,927		)	90,506			(4,350		)	—			59,229

Benefit (provision) for income taxes	9,901			(31,974		)	454			—			(21,619		)

Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(17,026		)	58,532			(3,896		)	—			37,610

Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	54,769			(3,763		)	—			(51,006		)	—

Net income (loss)	37,743			54,769			(3,896		)	(51,006		)	37,610

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			133			—			133

Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	37,743		$	54,769		$	(3,763	)	$	(51,006	)	$	37,743


Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Operations
For the year ended July 31, 2012
(in thousands)



	Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
	Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
				Guarantor
				Subsidiaries
Total net revenue	$	—		$	1,020,847		$	14,997		$	(11,450	)	$	1,024,394

Total operating expense	181			959,038			17,142			(11,298		)	965,063

(Loss) income from operations	(181		)	61,809			(2,145		)	(152		)	59,331

Other expense, net	(26,520		)	(5,372		)	(1,377		)	152			(33,117		)

Equity investment income, net	—			878			—			—			878

(Loss) income before benefit (provision) for income taxes	(26,701		)	57,315			(3,522		)	—			27,092

Benefit (provision) for income taxes	10,968			(21,669		)	—			—			(10,701		)

Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(15,733		)	35,646			(3,522		)	—			16,391

Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	32,186			(3,460		)	—			(28,726		)	—

Net income (loss)	16,453			32,186			(3,522		)	(28,726		)	16,391

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			62			—			62

Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	16,453		$	32,186		$	(3,460	)	$	(28,726	)	$	16,453

Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the year ended July 31, 2014
(in thousands)



	Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
	Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
				Guarantor
				Subsidiaries
Net income (loss)	$	28,478		$	51,650		$	(4,503	)	$	(47,419	)	$	28,206

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(132		)	(132		)	(132		)	264			(132		)

Comprehensive income (loss)	28,346			51,518			(4,635		)	(47,155		)	28,074

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			272			—			272

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	28,346		$	51,518		$	(4,363	)	$	(47,155	)	$	28,346


Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the year ended July 31, 2013
(in thousands)



	Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
	Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
				Guarantor
				Subsidiaries
Net income (loss)	$	37,743		$	54,769		$	(3,896	)	$	(51,006	)	$	37,610

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	188			188			188			(376		)	188

Comprehensive income (loss)	37,931			54,957			(3,708		)	(51,382		)	37,798

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			133			—			133

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	37,931		$	54,957		$	(3,575	)	$	(51,382	)	$	37,931


Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the year ended July 31, 2012
(in thousands)



	Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
	Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
				Guarantor
				Subsidiaries
Net income (loss)	$	16,453		$	32,186		$	(3,522	)	$	(28,726	)	$	16,391

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(255		)	(255		)	(255		)	510			(255		)

Comprehensive income (loss)	16,198			31,931			(3,777		)	(28,216		)	16,136

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			62			—			62

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	16,198		$	31,931		$	(3,715	)	$	(28,216	)	$	16,198

Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended July 31, 2014
(in thousands)



	Parent			100%			Other			Consolidated
	Company			Owned			Subsidiaries
				Guarantor
				Subsidiaries
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(4,187	)	$	248,889		$	1,176		$	245,878

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(117,330		)	(975		)	(118,305		)

Other investing activities, net	—			379			20			399

Net cash used in investing activities	—			(116,951		)	(955		)	(117,906		)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on tender of 6.50% Notes	(175,000		)	—			—			(175,000		)

Payments of other long-term debt	—			(779		)	(219		)	(998		)

Dividends paid	(45,021		)	—			—			(45,021		)

Other financing activities, net	4,303			(7,165		)	1,669			(1,193		)

Advances from (to) affiliates	219,905			(219,905		)	—			—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	4,187			(227,849		)	1,450			(222,212		)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			11			31			42

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			(95,900		)	1,702			(94,198		)

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	—			130,970			7,634			138,604

End of period	$	—		$	35,070		$	9,336		$	44,406


Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended July 31, 2013
(in thousands)



	Parent			100% Owned			Other			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries
				Subsidiaries
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(2,845	)	$	225,434		$	(166	)	$	222,423

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(94,041		)	(905		)	(94,946		)

Acquisition of businesses	—			(19,958		)	—			(19,958		)

Proceeds from sale of real property	—			11,090			—			11,090

Other investing activities, net	—			(4,344		)	(80		)	(4,424		)

Net cash used in by investing activities	—			(107,253		)	(985		)	(108,238		)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under other long-term debt	—			96,000			—			96,000

Payments of other long-term debt	—			(96,803		)	(208		)	(97,011		)

Dividends paid	(28,362		)	—			—			(28,362		)

Other financing activities, net	4,565			2,177			841			7,583

Advances from (to) affiliates	26,642			(26,867		)	225			—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,845			(25,493		)	858			(21,790		)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			(98		)	254			156

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—			92,590			(39		)	92,551

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	—			38,380			7,673			46,053

End of period	$	—		$	130,970		$	7,634		$	138,604

Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended July 31, 2012
(in thousands)



	Parent			100% Owned			Other			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries
				Subsidiaries
Net cash (used in ) provided by operating activities	$	(6,789	)	$	191,831		$	377		$	185,419

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(132,025		)	(600		)	(132,625		)

Acquisition of businesses	—			(24,311		)	832			(23,479		)

Other investing activities, net	—			150			—			150

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	—			(156,186		)	232			(155,954		)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under other long-term debt	—			56,000			—			56,000

Payments of other long-term debt	—			(56,855		)	(197		)	(57,052		)

Repurchases of common stock	(30,365		)	—			—			(30,365		)

Dividends paid	(24,249		)	—			—			(24,249		)

Other financing activities, net	1,637			400			107			2,144

Advances from (to) affiliates	59,766			(60,175		)	409			—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	6,789			(60,630		)	319			(53,522		)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(33		)	(33		)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			(24,985		)	895			(24,090		)

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	—			63,365			6,778			70,143

End of period	$	—		$	38,380		$	7,673		$	46,053

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	'
	Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule
	Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
	(in thousands)
	For the Years Ended July 31,



		Balance at		Charged to		Deductions			Balance at
		Beginning of		Costs and					End of
		Period		Expenses					Period
	2012
	Inventory Reserves	$	1,552	$	1,914	$	(1,602	)	$	1,864

	Valuation Allowance on Income Taxes	1,588		—		—			1,588

	Trade Receivable Allowances	3,423		2,456		(1,326		)	4,553

	2013
	Inventory Reserves	1,864		2,203		(2,307		)	1,760

	Valuation Allowance on Income Taxes	1,588		1,474		—			3,062

	Trade Receivable Allowances	4,553		773		(4,848		)	478

	2014
	Inventory Reserves	1,760		2,279		(1,903		)	2,136

	Valuation Allowance on Income Taxes	3,062		—		(45		)	3,017

	Trade Receivable Allowances	$	478	$	914	$	(711	)	$	681

Subsequent_Event_Notes

Subsequent Event (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'

	19	Subsequent Event

	On September 11, 2014, VR CPC and Greater Park City Company, Powdr Corp., Greater Properties, Inc., Park Properties, Inc., and Powdr Development Company (collectively, “PCMR Sellers”) entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) providing for the acquisition of substantially all of the assets related to PCMR in Park City, Utah. The cash purchase price was $182.5 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The Company funded the cash purchase price through borrowing under the revolver portion of its existing credit facility.
	As provided under the Purchase Agreement, the Company acquired the property, assets and operations of PCMR, which includes the ski area and related amenities, from PCMR Sellers and leased certain realty, acquired certain assets, and assumed certain liabilities of PCMR Sellers relating to PCMR. In addition to the Purchase Agreement, the parties entered into ancillary transaction documents setting forth their rights and obligations with respect to the acquisition of certain real estate and personal property, access, water rights, intellectual property, transition services, release of liabilities, and settlement of ongoing litigation related to the validity of a lease of certain land owned by Talisker Land Holdings, LLC under the ski terrain of PCMR. The Company expects the transaction to be recorded as a business combination in its consolidated financial statements. In connection with settling the ongoing litigation, the Company will record income based upon the estimated fair value of the settlement, which amount has not been determined. The Company also made a required $10.0 million payment to Talisker under an existing agreement entered into at the time of the Canyons transaction. The Company is currently evaluating the purchase price allocation for this transaction.

	Furthermore, the inclusion of the PCMR ski terrain, which was previously subject to litigation, in the Lease does not require any additional consideration from the Company to Talisker, but the financial contribution from the operations of PCMR (including the base area) will be included as part of the calculation of EBITDA for the resort operations, and as a result, factor into the Contingent Consideration payment. However, an amount equal to 10% of the purchase price paid by the Company to PCMR Sellers to acquire PCMR, subject to certain adjustments, will be included in calculating the EBITDA threshold for the participating contingent payments under the Lease. As Contingent Consideration is classified as a liability, the liability is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved. The Company will update the estimated fair value of Contingent Consideration during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 to include the operations of PCMR. The amount of the adjustment has not been determined by the Company, but it may be material.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation-- The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries and all variable interest entities for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Investments in which the Company does not have a controlling interest or is not the primary beneficiary are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents-- The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash-- Restricted cash primarily represents amounts held as state-regulated reserves for self-insured workers’ compensation claims.

Trade Receivables

Trade Receivables-- The Company records trade accounts receivable in the normal course of business related to the sale of products or services. The Company generally charges interest on past due accounts at a rate of 18% per annum. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a specific reserve analysis and on a percentage of accounts receivable, and takes into consideration such factors as historical write-offs, the economic climate and other factors that could affect collectability. Write-offs are evaluated on a case by case basis.

Inventories

Inventories-- The Company’s inventories consist primarily of purchased retail goods, food and beverage items and spare parts. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or fair value, determined using primarily an average weighted cost method. The Company records a reserve for estimated shrinkage and obsolete or unusable inventory.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment-- Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Expenditures that improve the functionality of the related asset or extend the useful life are capitalized. When property, plant and equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the related gain or loss is included in operating income. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method, including property, plant and equipment under capital leases, generally based on the following useful lives:

Estimated Life

in Years

Land improvements

Oct-35

Buildings and building improvements

30-Jul

Machinery and equipment

Feb-30

Furniture and fixtures

10-Mar

Software

Vehicles

10-Mar

The Company capitalizes interest on non-real estate construction projects expected to take longer than one year to complete and cost more than $1.0 million. The Company capitalized zero, zero and $0.1 million of interest on non-real estate projects during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The Company has certain assets being used in resort operations that were constructed as amenities in conjunction with real estate development and included in project costs and expensed as the real estate was sold. Accordingly, there is no carrying value and no depreciation expense related to these assets in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. These assets were primarily placed in service from 1995 to 1997 with an original cost of approximately $33.0 million and an average estimated useful life of 15 years.

Real Estate Held for Sale and Investment

Real Estate Held for Sale and Investment-- The Company capitalizes as real estate held for sale and investment the original land acquisition cost, direct construction and development costs, property taxes, interest recorded on costs related to real estate under development and other related costs, including costs that will be capitalized as resort depreciable assets associated with mixed-use real estate development projects for which the Company cannot specifically identify the components at the time of incurring such cash outflows until the property reaches its intended use. Additionally, the Company records depreciation on completed condominium units that are placed in rental programs until such units are sold. Sales and marketing expenses are charged against income in the period incurred. Sales commission expenses are charged against income in the period that the related revenue from real estate sales is recorded. The Company records capitalized interest once construction activities commence and real estate deposits have been utilized in construction. The Company did not capitalize interest on real estate development projects during the years ended July 31, 2014 , 2013 and 2012.

Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred Financing Costs-- Certain costs incurred with the issuance of debt securities are capitalized and included in deferred charges and other assets, net of accumulated amortization. Amortization is charged to interest expense over the respective term of the applicable debt issues.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets-- The Company has classified as goodwill the cost in excess of fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired in purchase transactions. The Company’s major intangible asset classes are trademarks, water rights, customer lists, property management contracts, Forest Service permits and excess reorganization value. Goodwill and various indefinite-lived intangible assets, including excess reorganization value and certain trademarks and water rights, are not amortized, but are subject to at least annual impairment testing. The Company tests annually (or more often, if necessary) for impairment as of May 1. Amortizable intangible assets are amortized over the shorter of their contractual terms or estimated useful lives.

The testing for impairment consists of a comparison of the fair value of the assets with their carrying values. If the carrying amount of the assets exceed its fair value, an impairment will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. If the carrying amount of the assets does not exceed the fair value, no impairment loss is recognized. For the testing of goodwill for impairment, the Company determines the estimated fair value of its reporting units using discounted cash flow analyses. The fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets is estimated using an income approach. The Company determined that there was no impairment to goodwill or significant intangible assets during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived Assets-- The Company evaluates potential impairment of long-lived assets and long-lived assets to be disposed of whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. If the sum of the expected cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. The Company does not believe any events or changes in circumstances indicating an impairment of the carrying amount of a long-lived asset occurred during the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition-- The following describes the composition of revenues for the Company:

•

Mountain revenue is derived from a wide variety of sources, including, among other things, sales of lift tickets (including season passes), ski school operations, dining operations, retail sales, equipment rentals, private ski club amortized initiation fees and dues, marketing and internet advertising, commercial leasing, employee housing and municipal services, and are recognized as products are delivered or services are performed.

•

Lodging revenue is derived from a wide variety of sources, including, among other things, hotel operations, dining operations, property management services, managed hotel property payroll cost reimbursements, private golf club amortized initiation fees and dues, transportation services and golf course greens fees, and are recognized as products are delivered or services are performed. Revenue from payroll cost reimbursements relates to payroll costs of managed hotel properties where the Company is the employer. The reimbursements are based upon the costs incurred with no added margin; therefore, these revenues and corresponding expenses have no net effect on the Company’s operating income or net income.

•

Revenue from non-refundable private club initiation fees are recognized over the estimated life of the facilities on a straight-line basis upon inception of the club. As of July 31, 2014, the weighted average remaining period over which the private club initiation fees will be recognized is approximately 19 years. Additionally, certain club initiation fees are refundable in 30 years after the date of acceptance of a member. Under these memberships, the difference between the amount paid by the member and the present value of the refund obligation is recorded as deferred initiation fee revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over 30 years. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as an initiation deposit liability and accretes over the nonrefundable term using the effective interest method. The accretion is included in interest expense.

•

Real estate revenue primarily includes the sale of condominium units and are recorded using the full accrual method and occurs only upon the following: (i) substantial completion of the entire development project, (ii) receipt of certificates of occupancy or temporary certificates of occupancy from local governmental agencies, if applicable, (iii) closing of the sales transaction including receipt of all, or substantially all, sales proceeds (including any deposits previously received), and (iv) transfer of ownership.

Real Estate Cost of Sales

Real Estate Cost of Sales-- Costs of real estate transactions include direct project costs, common cost allocations (primarily determined on relative sales value) and may include accrued liabilities for costs to be incurred subsequent to the sales transaction. The Company utilizes the relative sales value method to determine cost of sales for condominium units sold within a project, when specific identification of costs cannot be reasonably determined.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred Revenue-- In addition to deferring certain revenue related to private club initiation fees, the Company records deferred revenue related to the sale of season ski passes. The number of season pass holder visits is estimated based on historical data and the deferred revenue is recognized throughout the ski season based on this estimate, or on a straight-line basis if usage patterns cannot be determined based on available historical data.

Reserve Estimates

Reserve Estimates-- The Company uses estimates to record reserves for certain liabilities, including medical claims, workers’ compensation claims, third-party loss contingencies, property taxes and loyalty reward programs among other items. The Company estimates the probable costs related to these liabilities that will be incurred and records that amount as a liability in its consolidated financial statements. Additionally, the Company records, as applicable, receivables related to insurance recoveries for loss contingencies if deemed probable of recovery. These estimates are reviewed and adjusted as the facts and circumstances change. The Company records legal costs related to defending claims as incurred.

Advertising Costs

Advertising Costs-- Advertising costs are expensed at the time such advertising commences. Advertising expense for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $25.7 million, $25.5 million and $22.2 million, respectively. Prepaid advertising costs as of July 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively and are reported within “other current assets” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes-- The Company’s provision for income taxes is based on current pre-tax income, changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities and changes in estimates with regard to some uncertain tax positions. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and amounts reported in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The change in deferred tax assets and liabilities for the period measures the deferred tax provision or benefit for the period. Effects of changes in enacted tax laws on deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected as adjustments to the tax provision or benefit in the period of enactment. The Company’s deferred tax assets have been reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent it is deemed to be more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company recognizes liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained, on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step requires the Company to estimate and measure the largest tax benefit that is cumulatively greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement (see Note 10, Income Taxes, for more information).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments-- The recorded amounts for cash and cash equivalents, receivables, other current assets, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The fair value of amounts outstanding under the Employee Housing Bonds (as defined in Note 4, Long-Term Debt) approximate book value due to the variable nature of the interest rate associated with that debt. The fair value of the 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2019 (“6.50% Notes”) (Note 4, Long-Term Debt) are based on quoted market prices (a Level 1 input). The fair value of the Company’s Industrial Development Bonds and other long-term debt (Note 4, Long-Term Debt) have been estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current borrowing rates for debt with similar remaining maturities and ratings (a Level 3 input). The estimated fair value of the 6.50% Notes, Industrial Development Bonds and other long-term debt as of July 31, 2014 and 2013 is presented below (in thousands):

31-Jul-14

31-Jul-13

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

Value

6.50% Notes

215,000

223,600

390,000

409,500

Industrial Development Bonds

41,200

48,003

41,200

47,512

Other long-term debt

5,163

5,758

5,383

5,852

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation-- Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based upon the fair value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest and is recognized as expense over the applicable vesting period of the award generally using the straight-line method (see Note 16, Stock Compensation Plan for more information). The following table shows total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):

Year Ended July 31,

2014

2013

2012

Mountain stock-based compensation expense

10,292

9,007

7,614

Lodging stock-based compensation expense

2,203

1,917

1,744

Real estate stock-based compensation expense

1,729

1,425

2,641

Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense

14,224

12,349

11,999

Less: benefit from income taxes

5,435

4,709

4,567

Net stock-based compensation expense

8,789

7,640

7,432

Concentration of Credit Risk

Concentration of Credit Risk-- The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments in high quality credit institutions, but these investments may be in excess of FDIC insurance limits. The Company does not enter into financial instruments for hedging, trading or speculative purposes. Concentration of credit risk with respect to trade and notes receivables is limited due to the wide variety of customers and markets in which the Company transacts business, as well as their dispersion across many geographical areas. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral, but does require advance deposits on certain transactions.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates-- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards-- In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, “Revenue Recognition”. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The standard will be effective for the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 (the Company's 2018 first fiscal quarter), using one of two retrospective application methods. The Company is evaluating the impacts, if any, the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 will have on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary On Estimated Useful Life Of Property, Plant And Equipment	'
	Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method, including property, plant and equipment under capital leases, generally based on the following useful lives:



		Estimated Life
		in Years
	Land improvements	Oct-35
	Buildings and building improvements	30-Jul
	Machinery and equipment	Feb-30
	Furniture and fixtures	10-Mar
	Software	3
	Vehicles	10-Mar
Summary Of Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	'
	The estimated fair value of the 6.50% Notes, Industrial Development Bonds and other long-term debt as of July 31, 2014 and 2013 is presented below (in thousands):



		31-Jul-14				31-Jul-13
		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Value		Value		Value		Value
	6.50% Notes	$	215,000	$	223,600	$	390,000	$	409,500

	Industrial Development Bonds	$	41,200	$	48,003	$	41,200	$	47,512

	Other long-term debt	$	5,163	$	5,758	$	5,383	$	5,852

Allocation Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'
	The following table shows total stock-based compensation expense for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):



		Year Ended July 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Mountain stock-based compensation expense	$	10,292	$	9,007	$	7,614

	Lodging stock-based compensation expense	2,203		1,917		1,744

	Real estate stock-based compensation expense	1,729		1,425		2,641

	Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	14,224		12,349		11,999

	Less: benefit from income taxes	5,435		4,709		4,567

	Net stock-based compensation expense	$	8,789	$	7,640	$	7,432

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_Ta

Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Calculation On Basic And Diluted EPS	'
	Presented below is basic and diluted EPS for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except per share amounts):



		Year Ended July 31,
		2014				2013				2012
		Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
	Net income per share:
	Net income attributable to Vail Resorts	$	28,478	$	28,478	$	37,743	$	37,743	$	16,453	$	16,453

	Weighted-average shares outstanding	36,127		36,127		35,859		35,859		36,004		36,004

	Effect of dilutive securities	—		930		—		874		—		669

	Total shares	36,127		37,057		35,859		36,733		36,004		36,673

	Net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts	$	0.79	$	0.77	$	1.05	$	1.03	$	0.46	$	0.45

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt (Tables)	Jul. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt as of July 31, 2014 and 2013 is summarized as follows (in thousands):



		Fiscal Year	July 31,		July 31,
		Maturity (a)	2014		2013
	Credit Facility Revolver (b)	2019	$	—	$	—
	Credit Facility Revolver (b)	2019	$	—	$	—
	Industrial Development Bonds (c)	2020	41,200		41,200
	Industrial Development Bonds (c)	2020	41,200		41,200
	Employee Housing Bonds (d)	2027-2039	52,575		52,575
	Employee Housing Bonds (d)	2027-2039	52,575		52,575
	6.50% Notes (e)	2019	215,000		390,000
	6.50% Notes (e)	2019	215,000		390,000
	Canyons obligation (f)	2063	311,858		306,320
	Canyons obligation (f)	2063	311,858		306,320
	Other (g)	2015-2029	5,989		6,827
	Other (g)	2015-2029	5,989		6,827
	Total debt		626,622		796,922
	Total debt		626,622		796,922
	Less: Current maturities (h)		1,022		994
	Less: Current maturities (h)		1,022		994
	Long-term debt		$	625,600	$	795,928
	Long-term debt		$	625,600	$	795,928


	(a)	Maturities are based on the Company’s July 31 fiscal year end.


	(b)	On March 13, 2014, The Vail Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, amended and restated its senior credit facility. As part of this amendment and restatement, Vail Holdings, Inc. (“VHI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, assumed the rights and obligations of The Vail Corporation, the former borrower under the senior credit facility. The Company continues to be a guarantor under the amended credit facility.
	Key modifications to the senior credit facility included, among other things, the extension of the maturity on the revolving credit facility from January 2016 to March 2019; decreased grid pricing for interest rate margins (as of July 31, 2014, under the amended credit facility, at LIBOR plus 1.25%) and commitment fees (as of July 31, 2014, under the amended credit facility, at 0.25%); increased letter of credit availability (under the amended credit facility, to $200 million); increased swing line loan availability (under the amended credit facility, to $75 million); and the expansion of baskets for improved flexibility in the Company’s ability to incur debt, pay, prepay, redeem and repurchase unsecured debt, dispose of assets, and make investments and distributions. In addition, under the amended credit facility and subject to VHI meeting all compliance restrictions, VHI has the ability to increase availability (under the revolver or in the form of term loans) to an aggregate amount not to exceed the greater of (i) $700 million and (ii) the product of 2.75 and the trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the Credit Agreement.
	The amended credit facility is now referred to as the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among VHI, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Agent”), U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-syndication agents, BBVA Compass, as documentation agent, Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and U.S. Bank National Association, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as joint lead arranger, and the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement) party thereto, and consists of a $400 million revolving credit facility. VHI’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and are collateralized by a pledge of all of the capital stock of VHI and substantially all of its subsidiaries (with certain additional exceptions for the pledge of the capital stock of foreign subsidiaries). The proceeds of loans made under the Credit Agreement may be used to fund the Company’s working capital needs, capital expenditures, acquisitions, investments and other general corporate purposes, including the issuance of letters of credit. The Credit Agreement matures in March 2019. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest annually at a rate of (i) LIBOR plus a margin or (ii) the Agent’s prime lending rate plus a margin. Interest rate margins may fluctuate based upon the ratio of the Company’s Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA on a trailing four-quarter basis. The Credit Agreement also includes a quarterly unused commitment fee, which is equal to a percentage determined by the Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, as each such term is defined in the Credit Agreement, times the daily amount by which the Credit Agreement commitment exceeds the total of outstanding loans and outstanding letters of credit. The unused amounts are accessible to the extent that the Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio does not exceed the maximum ratio allowed at quarter-ends and the Adjusted EBITDA to interest on Funded Debt (as defined in the Credit Agreement) ratio does not fall below the minimum ratio allowed at quarter-ends. The Credit Agreement provides for affirmative and negative covenants that restrict, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, dispose of assets, make capital expenditures, make distributions and make investments. In addition, the Credit Agreement includes the following restrictive financial covenants: Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio and Adjusted EBITDA to interest on Funded Debt ratio.


	(c)	The Company has outstanding $41.2 million of industrial development bonds, which were issued by Eagle County, Colorado (the “Eagle County Bonds”) and mature, subject to prior redemption, on August 1, 2019. These bonds accrue interest at 6.95% per annum, with interest being payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1. The promissory note with respect to the Eagle County Bonds between Eagle County and the Company is collateralized by the Forest Service permits for Vail and Beaver Creek.


	(d)	The Company has recorded for financial reporting purposes the outstanding debt of four Employee Housing Entities (each an “Employee Housing Entity” and collectively the “Employee Housing Entities”): Breckenridge Terrace, Tarnes, BC Housing and Tenderfoot. The proceeds of the Employee Housing Bonds were used to develop apartment complexes designated primarily for use by the Company’s seasonal employees at its mountain resorts. The Employee Housing Bonds are variable rate, interest-only instruments with interest rates tied to LIBOR plus 0% to 0.05% (0.16% to 0.21% as of July 31, 2014).

	Interest on the Employee Housing Bonds is paid monthly in arrears and the interest rate is adjusted weekly. No principal payments are due on the Employee Housing Bonds until maturity. Each Employee Housing Entity’s bonds were issued in two series. The bonds for each Employee Housing Entity are backed by letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement. The table below presents the principal amounts outstanding for the Employee Housing Bonds as of July 31, 2014 (in thousands):



		Maturity (a)	Tranche A		Tranche B		Total
	Breckenridge Terrace	2039	$	14,980	$	5,000	$	19,980
	Breckenridge Terrace	2039	$	14,980	$	5,000	$	19,980
	Tarnes	2039	8,000		2,410		10,410
	Tarnes	2039	8,000		2,410		10,410
	BC Housing	2027	9,100		1,500		10,600
	BC Housing	2027	9,100		1,500		10,600
	Tenderfoot	2035	5,700		5,885		11,585
	Tenderfoot	2035	5,700		5,885		11,585
	Total		$	37,780	$	14,795	$	52,575
	Total		$	37,780	$	14,795	$	52,575


	(e)	On April 25, 2011, the Company completed a private offering for $390 million of 6.50% Notes the proceeds of which, along with available cash resources, were used to purchase the outstanding $390 million principal amount of the 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes ("6.75% Notes") and pay related premiums, fees and expenses. The 6.50% Notes have a fixed annual interest rate of 6.50% and will mature May 1, 2019 with no principal payments due until maturity. The Company has certain early redemption options under the terms of the 6.50% Notes. The premium for early redemption of the 6.50% Notes ranges from 4.875% to 0%, depending on the date of redemption. The 6.50% Notes are subordinated to certain of the Company’s debts, including the Credit Agreement, and will be subordinated to certain of the Company’s future debts. The Company’s payment obligations under the 6.50% Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s current and future domestic subsidiaries. The indenture governing the 6.50% Notes contains restrictive covenants, which, among other things, limit the ability of Vail Resorts and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Indenture) to (i) borrow money or sell preferred stock, (ii) create liens, (iii) pay dividends on or redeem or repurchase stock, (iv) make certain types of investments, (v) sell stock in the Restricted Subsidiaries, (vi) create restrictions on the ability of the Restricted Subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments to the Parent Company, (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates, (viii) issue guarantees of debt and (ix) sell assets or merge with other companies. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement executed as part of the offering of the 6.50% Notes, the Company agreed to file a registration statement for an exchange offer registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The registration statement was declared effective on November 16, 2011, and on November 17, 2011, the Company commenced its offer to exchange up to $390.0 million principal amount of newly issued 6.50% Notes, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, for a like principal amount of its outstanding privately placed 6.50% Notes. The exchange offer expired on December 16, 2011 and all of the 6.50% Notes were tendered and exchanged for the new substantially identical registered notes.
	On July 7, 2014, the Company redeemed $175.0 million of the 6.50% Notes. As a result, the Company incurred an early redemption premium of 4.875%, or $8.5 million, for the portion of the principal redeemed, which was recorded, along with a write-off of $2.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, as a loss on extinguishment of debt during the year ended July 31, 2014. As of July 31, 2014, $215.0 million of the 6.50% Notes remain outstanding.


	(f)	On May 24, 2013, VR CPC Holdings, Inc. (“VR CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a transaction agreement (the "Transaction Agreement") with affiliate companies of Talisker Corporation ("Talisker") pursuant to which the parties entered into a master lease agreement (the "Lease") and certain ancillary transaction documents on May 29, 2013 related to the Canyons mountain resort (see Note 5, Acquisitions), pursuant to which the Company assumed the resort operations of Canyons mountain resort in Park City, Utah. The Lease between VR CPC and Talisker has an initial term of 50 years with six 50-year renewal options. The Lease provides for $25 million in annual fixed payments, which increase each year by an inflation linked index of CPI less 1%, with a floor of 2% per annum. The Parent Company has guaranteed the payments under the Lease. The obligation at July 31, 2014 represents future fixed lease payments for the remaining initial lease term of 50 years (including annual increases at the floor of 2%) discounted using an interest rate of 10%, and includes accumulated accreted interest expense of $6.5 million.


(g)	Other obligations primarily consist of a $5.2 million note outstanding to the Colorado Water Conservation Board, which matures on September 16, 2028, and capital leases totaling $0.8 million. Other obligations, including the Colorado Water Conservation Board note and the capital leases, bear interest at rates ranging from 0.2% to 6.0% and have maturities ranging from in the year ending July 31, 2015 to the year ending July 31, 2029.


(h)	Current maturities represent principal payments due in the next 12 months.
Schedule Of Aggregate Maturities For Debt Outstanding	'
	Aggregate maturities for debt outstanding, including capital lease obligations, as of July 31, 2014 reflected by fiscal year are as follows (in thousands):



		Total
	2015	$	1,022
	2015	$	1,022
	2016	266
	2016	266
	2017	270
	2017	270
	2018	271
	2018	271
	2019	215,286
	2019	215,286
	Thereafter	409,507
	Thereafter	409,507
	Total debt	$	626,622
	Total debt	$	626,622

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table shows the composition of Canyons property, plant and equipment recorded under capital leases as of July 31, 2014 and 2013:



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Land	$	18,500		$	18,500

	Land improvements	29,980			29,980

	Buildings and building improvements	32,800			32,800

	Machinery and equipment	46,605			44,774

	Gross property, plant and equipment	127,885			126,054

	Accumulated depreciation	(7,596		)	(1,065		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	120,289		$	124,989

Canyons [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Summary Pro Forma Financial Information	'
	This unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the results of future operations or the results that would have occurred had the transaction taken place on August 1, 2011 (in thousands, except per share amounts).



		Year Ended July 31,
		2013			2012
	Pro forma net revenue	$	1,172,159		$	1,074,859

	Pro forma net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	20,714		$	(6,525	)

	Pro forma basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	0.58		$	(0.18	)

	Pro forma diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	0.56		$	(0.18	)

Summary Of Estimate Of Fair Value Of Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following summarizes the fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date the transaction was effective (in thousands).


		Acquisition Date Fair Value
	Accounts receivable	$	2,211

	Other current assets	1,698

	Property, plant and equipment	5,475

	Property, plant and equipment (under capital lease)	127,885

	Deferred income tax assets, net	11,869

	Intangible assets	30,700

	PCMR deposit	57,800

	Goodwill	106,414

	Total identifiable assets acquired	$	344,052

	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	6,723

	Deferred revenue	1,134

	Other liabilities	21,766

	Canyons obligation	305,329

	Contingent consideration	9,100

	Total liabilities assumed	$	344,052

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	uture minimum lease payments under the Lease as of July 31, 2014 reflected by fiscal year are as follows (in thousands):


	2015	$	25,589

	2016	26,101

	2017	26,623

	2018	27,156

	2019	27,699

	Thereafter	1,952,077

	Total future minimum lease payments	2,085,245

	Less amount representing interest	(1,773,387		)
	Net future minimum lease payments	$	311,858

Supplementary_Balance_Sheet_In1

Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Composition Of Property, Plant And Equipment	'
	The composition of property, plant and equipment, including capital lease assets, follows (in thousands):



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Land and land improvements	$	348,328		$	343,982

	Buildings and building improvements	907,280			884,307

	Machinery and equipment	700,745			646,102

	Furniture and fixtures	269,209			259,693

	Software	98,653			92,553

	Vehicles	55,724			49,356

	Construction in progress	31,487			49,102

	Gross property, plant and equipment	2,411,426			2,325,095

	Accumulated depreciation	(1,263,436		)	(1,155,807		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	1,147,990		$	1,169,288

Composition Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets	'
	The composition of goodwill and intangible assets follows (in thousands):



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Goodwill
	Goodwill	$	395,502		$	399,053

	Accumulated amortization	(17,354		)	(17,354		)
	Goodwill, net	378,148			381,699

	Indefinite-lived intangible assets
	Gross indefinite-lived intangible assets	100,834			100,889

	Accumulated amortization	(24,713		)	(24,713		)
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net	76,121			76,176

	Amortizable intangible assets
	Gross amortizable intangible assets	91,233			90,990

	Accumulated amortization	(49,831		)	(45,822		)
	Amortizable intangible assets, net	41,402			45,168

	Total gross intangible assets	192,067			191,879

	Total accumulated amortization	(74,544		)	(70,535		)
	Total intangible assets, net	$	117,523		$	121,344

Changes In Goodwill Amount	'
	The changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill allocated between the Company’s segments for the years ended July 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):



		Mountain			Lodging			Goodwill, net
	Balance at July 31, 2012	$	209,299		$	60,470		$	269,769

	Acquisitions	104,224			7,671			111,895

	Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	35			—			35

	Balance at July 31, 2013	313,558			68,141			381,699

	Acquisition (measurement period adjustments)	(3,220		)	(242		)	(3,462		)
	Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	(89		)	—			(89		)

	Balance at July 31, 2014	$	310,249		$	67,899		$	378,148

Components Of Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities	'
	The composition of accounts payable and accrued liabilities follows (in thousands):



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Trade payables	$	71,823		$	61,364

	Deferred revenue	110,566			93,759

	Accrued salaries, wages and deferred compensation	29,833			27,946

	Accrued benefits	21,351			19,787

	Deposits	15,272			14,331

	Accrued interest	5,429			8,018

	Other accruals	34,944			44,314

	Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	289,218		$	269,519

Components Of Other Long-Term Liabilities	'
	The composition of other long-term liabilities follows (in thousands):



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Private club deferred initiation fee revenue	$	128,824		$	131,760

	Unfavorable lease obligation, net	31,338			34,037

	Other long-term liabilities	100,519			77,109

	Total other long-term liabilities	$	260,681		$	242,906

Investments_in_Affiliates_Tabl

Investments in Affiliates (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Long-term Investments [Abstract]	'
Disclosure Of Equity Method Investments In Affiliates	'
	The Company held the following investments in equity method affiliates as of July 31, 2014:



	Equity Method Affiliates	Ownership
		Interest
	Slifer, Smith, and Frampton/Vail Associates Real Estate, LLC (“SSF/VARE”)	50%
	KRED	50%
	Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company	43%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Cash Equivalents Measured At Fair Value	'
	The table below summarizes the Company’s cash equivalents and Contingent Consideration (see Note 5, Acquisitions) measured at fair value (all other assets and liabilities measured at fair value are immaterial) (in thousands):



		Fair Value Measurement as of July 31, 2014
	Description	Balance at July 31, 2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Money Market	$	9,022	$	9,022	$	—	$	—

	Commercial Paper	$	630	$	—	$	630	$	—

	Certificates of Deposit	$	880	$	—	$	880	$	—


	Liabilities:
	Contingent Consideration	$	10,500	$	—	$	—	$	10,500


		Fair Value Measurement as of July 31, 2013
	Description	Balance at July 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Money Market	$	34,029	$	34,029	$	—	$	—

	Commercial Paper	$	630	$	—	$	630	$	—

	Certificates of Deposit	$	630	$	—	$	630	$	—


	Liabilities:
	Contingent Consideration	$	9,100	$	—	$	—	$	9,100

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components Of Deferred Tax Liabilities And Assets	'
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows (in thousands):



		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Fixed assets	$	154,874		$	150,697

	Intangible assets	46,980			40,992

	Real estate and other investments	—			—

	Total	201,854			191,689

	Deferred income tax assets:
	Canyons obligation	18,481			17,614

	Deferred membership revenue	19,643			19,383

	Real estate and other investments	7,130			5,470

	Deferred compensation and other accrued benefits	11,180			9,872

	Stock-based compensation	15,309			14,199

	Unfavorable lease obligation, net	12,995			14,189

	Net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits	3,984			3,565

	Other, net	16,836			17,390

	Total	105,558			101,682

	Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	(3,017		)	(3,062		)
	Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance	102,541			98,620

	Net deferred income tax liability	$	99,313		$	93,069

Net Current And Non-Current Components Of Deferred Income Taxes	'
	The net current and non-current components of deferred income taxes recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):


		July 31,
		2014			2013
	Net current deferred income tax asset	$	29,249		$	25,190

	Net non-current deferred income tax asset	—			—

	Net non-current deferred income tax liability	128,562			118,259

	Net deferred income tax liability	$	99,313		$	93,069

Components Of Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes	'
	Significant components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes are as follows (in thousands):



		Year Ended July 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	8,082		$	25,753		$	1,407

	State	1,565			3,991			51

	Total current	9,647			29,744			1,458

	Deferred:
	Federal	5,470			(7,175		)	7,682

	State	749			(950		)	1,561

	Total deferred	6,219			(8,125		)	9,243

	Provision for income taxes	$	15,866		$	21,619		$	10,701

Reconciliation Of Effective Income Tax Rate And Effective Rate From Continuing Operation	'
	A reconciliation of the income tax provision from continuing operations and the amount computed by applying the United States Federal statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes is as follows:



		Year Ended July 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	At U.S. Federal income tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
	State income tax, net of Federal benefit	3.4	%	3.3	%	3.1	%
	Nondeductible meals or entertainment	0.7	%	0.4	%	0.7	%
	General business credits	(1.7	)%	(1.2	)%	(2.3	)%
	Nondeductible compensation	—	%	—	%	2.2	%
	Domestic production deduction	(1.4	)%	(1.2	)%	—	%
	Other	—	%	0.2	%	0.8	%
		36	%	36.5	%	39.5	%
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions, excluding associated deferred tax benefits and accrued interest and penalties, if applicable, is as follows (in thousands):



		Unrecognized
		Tax Benefits
	Balance as of August 1, 2011	$	26,573

	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	—

	Additions for tax positions of prior years	—

	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—

	Lapse of statute of limitations	(302		)
	Settlements	—

	Balance as of July 31, 2012	$	26,271

	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	—

	Additions for tax positions of prior years	—

	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—

	Lapse of statute of limitations	(66		)
	Settlements	—

	Balance as of July 31, 2013	$	26,205

	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	21,082

	Additions for tax positions of prior years	—

	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—

	Lapse of statute of limitations	(314		)
	Settlements	—

	Balance as of July 31, 2014	$	46,973

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Future Minimum Lease Payments	'
	Future minimum operating lease payments under the above leases as of July 31, 2014 reflected by fiscal year are as follows (in thousands):



	2015	$	31,242

	2016	28,382

	2017	26,617

	2018	24,198

	2019	21,308

	Thereafter	129,459

	Total	$	261,206

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Financial Information By Reportable Segment	'
	Following is key financial information by reportable segment which is used by management in evaluating performance and allocating resources (in thousands):


		Year Ended July 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net revenue:
	Lift tickets	$	447,271		$	390,820		$	342,500

	Ski school	109,442			95,254			84,292

	Dining	89,892			81,175			68,376

	Retail/rental	210,387			199,418			181,772

	Other	106,581			100,847			89,668

	Total Mountain net revenue	963,573			867,514			766,608

	Lodging	242,287			210,974			210,623

	Resort	1,205,860			1,078,488			977,231

	Real estate	48,786			42,309			47,163

	Total net revenue	$	1,254,646		$	1,120,797		$	1,024,394

	Segment operating expense:
	Mountain	$	712,785		$	639,706		$	568,578

	Lodging	225,563			198,813			204,270

	Resort	938,348			838,519			772,848

	Real estate	55,826			58,090			63,170

	Total segment operating expense	$	994,174		$	896,609		$	836,018

	Gain on sale of real property	$	—		$	6,675		$	—

	Mountain equity investment income, net	$	1,262		$	891		$	878

	Reported EBITDA:
	Mountain	$	252,050		$	228,699		$	198,908

	Lodging	16,724			12,161			6,353

	Resort	268,774			240,860			205,261

	Real estate	(7,040		)	(9,106		)	(16,007		)
	Total Reported EBITDA	$	261,734		$	231,754		$	189,254

	Real estate held for sale and investment	$	157,858		$	195,230		$	237,668

	Reconciliation to net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.:
	Total Reported EBITDA	$	261,734		$	231,754		$	189,254

	Depreciation and amortization	(140,601		)	(132,688		)	(127,581		)
	Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(1,400		)	—			—

	Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net	(1,208		)	(1,222		)	(1,464		)
	Investment income, net	375			351			469

	Interest expense, net	(63,997		)	(38,966		)	(33,586		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(10,831		)	—			—

Income before provision for income taxes	44,072			59,229			27,092

Provision for income taxes	(15,866		)	(21,619		)	(10,701		)
Net income	28,206			37,610			16,391

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	272			133			62

Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	28,478		$	37,743		$	16,453

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data	'


		2014
		Year Ended July 31, 2014		Quarter Ended, July 31, 2014			Quarter Ended, April 30, 2014		Quarter Ended, January 31, 2014		Quarter Ended, October 31, 2013
	Mountain revenue	$	963,573	$	53,999		$	460,587	$	391,656	$	57,331

	Lodging revenue	242,287		62,593			66,293		56,187		57,214

	Real estate revenue	48,786		18,896			16,167		4,877		8,846

	Total net revenue	1,254,646		135,488			543,047		452,720		123,391

	Income (loss) from operations	117,263		(94,493		)	203,165		110,695		(102,104		)

	Net income (loss)	28,206		(75,423		)	117,866		59,200		(73,437		)

	Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	28,478	$	(75,355	)	$	117,946	$	59,263	$	(73,376	)

	Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	0.79	$	(2.08	)	$	3.26	$	1.64	$	(2.04	)

	Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	0.77	$	(2.08	)	$	3.18	$	1.6	$	(2.04	)



		2013
		Year Ended July 31, 2013		Quarter Ended, July 31, 2013			Quarter Ended, April 30, 2013		Quarter Ended, January 31, 2013		Quarter Ended, October 31, 2012
	Mountain revenue	$	867,514	$	51,844		$	402,017	$	361,741	$	51,912

	Lodging revenue	210,974		58,089			53,834		46,543		52,508

	Real estate revenue	42,309		2,372			13,840		14,167		11,930

	Total net revenue	1,120,797		112,305			469,691		422,451		116,350

	Income (loss) from operations	96,953		(84,053		)	165,342		105,963		(90,299		)

	Net income (loss)	37,610		(59,904		)	97,588		60,529		(60,603		)

	Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	37,743	$	(59,868	)	$	97,640	$	60,551	$	(60,580	)

	Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	1.05	$	(1.67	)	$	2.72	$	1.69	$	(1.70	)

	Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	1.03	$	(1.67	)	$	2.66	$	1.65	$	(1.70	)

Stock_Compensation_Plan_Tables

Stock Compensation Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Valuation Model	'
	The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the equity award is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.


		Year Ended July 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Expected volatility	41.20%	42.60%	42.80%
	Expected dividends	1.20%	1.50%	1.50%
	Expected term (average in years)	5.5-5.9	6.0-6.2	5.1-5.3
	Risk-free rate	0.1-2.8%	0.2-1.6%	0.1-2.2%
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Option And SARs Award Activity	'
	A summary of aggregate option and SARs award activity under the Plan as of July 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014, and changes during the years then ended is presented below (in thousands, except exercise price and contractual term):



		Awards		Weighted-Average		Weighted-Average	Aggregate
				Exercise Price		Remaining	Intrinsic
						Contractual Term	Value
	Outstanding at, August 1, 2011	2,661		$	32.02

	Granted	651		41.94

	Exercised	(74	)	27.1

	Forfeited or expired	(68	)	30.77

	Outstanding at, July 31, 2012	3,170		$	34.2

	Granted	412		57.43

	Exercised	(735	)	33.22

	Forfeited or expired	(94	)	43.21

	Outstanding at, July 31, 2013	2,753		$	37.63

	Granted	352		73.13

	Exercised	(321	)	37.62

	Forfeited or expired	(28	)	48.87

	Outstanding at, July 31, 2014	2,756		$	42.06	5.8 years	$	93,034

	Exercisable at, July 31, 2014	1,973		$	34.45	4.8 years	$	80,987

Schedule of Share Based Compensation SARs Activity	'
	A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested SARs as of July 31, 2014, and changes during the year then ended, is presented below (in thousands, except fair value amounts):



		Awards	Weighted-Average
			Grant-Date
			Fair Value
	Outstanding at, July 31, 2013	880	$	16.06

	Granted	352	23.6

	Vested	-421	15.3

	Forfeited	-28	17

	Nonvested at, July 31, 2014	783	$	19.42

Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Activity	'
	A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested restricted share units as of July 31, 2014, and changes during the year then ended, is presented below (in thousands, except fair value amounts):



		Awards	Weighted-Average
			Grant-Date
			Fair Value
	Outstanding at, July 31, 2013	315	$	45.21

	Granted	152	67.48

	Vested	-166	41.91

	Forfeited	-27	54.19

	Nonvested at, July 31, 2014	274	$	58.68

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_And_Non1

Guarantor Subsidiaries And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Guarantor Subsidiaries And Non Guarantor Subsidiaries	'
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet
	As of July 31, 2014
	(in thousands)



		Parent			100% Owned			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries			Entries
					Subsidiaries
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	35,070		$	9,336		$	—		$	44,406

	Restricted cash	—			11,321			1,860			—			13,181

	Trade receivables, net	—			94,390			1,587			—			95,977

	Inventories, net	—			66,988			195			—			67,183

	Other current assets	29,249			24,736			314			—			54,299

	Total current assets	29,249			232,505			13,292			—			275,046

	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			1,105,830			42,160			—			1,147,990

	Real estate held for sale and investment	—			157,858			—			—			157,858

	Goodwill, net	—			376,491			1,657			—			378,148

	Intangible assets, net	—			98,227			19,296			—			117,523

	Other assets	2,762			100,365			4,137			(9,980		)	97,284

	Investments in subsidiaries	1,945,001			(7,188		)	—			(1,937,813		)	—

	Advances to affiliates	—			—			2,621			(2,621		)	—

	Total assets	$	1,977,012		$	2,064,088		$	83,163		$	(1,950,414	)	$	2,173,849

	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	3,803		$	277,738		$	7,677		$	—		$	289,218

	Income taxes payable	33,966			—			—			—			33,966

	Long-term debt due within one year	—			791			231			—			1,022

	Total current liabilities	37,769			278,529			7,908			—			324,206

	Advances from affiliates	725,839			2,621			—			(728,460		)	—

	Long-term debt	215,000			353,093			57,507			—			625,600

	Other long-term liabilities	48,875			210,683			11,103			(9,980		)	260,681

	Deferred income taxes	128,686			—			(124		)	—			128,562

	Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity	820,843			1,945,001			(7,188		)	(1,937,813		)	820,843

	Advances to Parent	—			(725,839		)	—			725,839			—

	Noncontrolling interests	—			—			13,957			—			13,957

	Total stockholders’ equity	820,843			1,219,162			6,769			(1,211,974		)	834,800

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,977,012		$	2,064,088		$	83,163		$	(1,950,414	)	$	2,173,849


Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet
As of July 31, 2013
(in thousands)



	Parent			100% Owned			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries			Entries
				Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	130,970		$	7,634		$	—		$	138,604

Restricted cash	—			10,890			1,734			—			12,624

Trade receivables, net	—			77,725			1,312			—			79,037

Inventories, net	—			68,101			217			—			68,318

Other current assets	25,190			18,475			1,221			—			44,886

Total current assets	25,190			306,161			12,118			—			343,469

Property, plant and equipment, net	—			1,124,004			45,284			—			1,169,288

Real estate held for sale and investment	—			195,230			—			—			195,230

Goodwill, net	—			379,953			1,746			—			381,699

Intangible assets, net	—			101,913			19,431			—			121,344

Other assets	6,057			96,337			4,332			(9,459		)	97,267

Investments in subsidiaries	1,861,509			(3,510		)	—			(1,857,999		)	—

Advances to affiliates	—			—			2,906			(2,906		)	—

Total assets	$	1,892,756		$	2,200,088		$	85,817		$	(1,870,364	)	$	2,308,297

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	6,600		$	256,094		$	6,825		$	—		$	269,519

Income taxes payable	42,822			—			—			—			42,822

Long-term debt due within one year	—			775			219			—			994

Total current liabilities	49,422			256,869			7,044			—			313,335

Advances from affiliates	483,314			2,906			—			(486,220		)	—

Long-term debt	390,000			348,190			57,738			—			795,928

Other long-term liabilities	27,851			213,928			10,586			(9,459		)	242,906

Deferred income taxes	118,301			—			(42		)	—			118,259

Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders’ equity	823,868			1,861,509			(3,510		)	(1,857,999		)	823,868

Advances to Parent	—			(483,314		)	—			483,314			—

Noncontrolling interests	—			—			14,001			—			14,001

Total stockholders’ equity	823,868			1,378,195			10,491			(1,374,685		)	837,869

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,892,756		$	2,200,088		$	85,817		$	(1,870,364	)	$	2,308,297

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations	'
	Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Operations
	For the year ended July 31, 2014
	(in thousands)



		Parent			100% Owned			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries			Entries
					Subsidiaries
	Total net revenue	$	—		$	1,249,708		$	18,342		$	(13,404	)	$	1,254,646

	Total operating expense	373			1,128,345			21,917			(13,252		)	1,137,383

	(Loss) income from operations	(373		)	121,363			(3,575		)	(152		)	117,263

	Other expense, net	(36,437		)	(36,683		)	(1,485		)	152			(74,453		)

	Equity investment income, net	—			1,262			—			—			1,262

	(Loss) income before benefit (provision) for income taxes	(36,810		)	85,942			(5,060		)	—			44,072

	Benefit (provision) for income taxes	13,638			(30,061		)	557			—			(15,866		)

	Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(23,172		)	55,881			(4,503		)	—			28,206

	Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	51,650			(4,231		)	—			(47,419		)	—

	Net income (loss)	28,478			51,650			(4,503		)	(47,419		)	28,206

	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			272			—			272

	Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	28,478		$	51,650		$	(4,231	)	$	(47,419	)	$	28,478


	Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Operations
	For the year ended July 31, 2013
	(in thousands)



		Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
		Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
					Guarantor
					Subsidiaries
	Total net revenue	$	—		$	1,114,952		$	18,127		$	(12,282	)	$	1,120,797

	Total operating expense	516			1,014,314			21,144			(12,130		)	1,023,844

	(Loss) income from operations	(516		)	100,638			(3,017		)	(152		)	96,953

	Other expense, net	(26,411		)	(11,023		)	(1,333		)	152			(38,615		)

	Equity investment income, net	—			891			—			—			891

	(Loss) income before benefit (provision) for income taxes	(26,927		)	90,506			(4,350		)	—			59,229

	Benefit (provision) for income taxes	9,901			(31,974		)	454			—			(21,619		)

	Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(17,026		)	58,532			(3,896		)	—			37,610

	Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	54,769			(3,763		)	—			(51,006		)	—

	Net income (loss)	37,743			54,769			(3,896		)	(51,006		)	37,610

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			133			—			133

Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	37,743		$	54,769		$	(3,763	)	$	(51,006	)	$	37,743


Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Operations
For the year ended July 31, 2012
(in thousands)



	Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
	Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
				Guarantor
				Subsidiaries
Total net revenue	$	—		$	1,020,847		$	14,997		$	(11,450	)	$	1,024,394

Total operating expense	181			959,038			17,142			(11,298		)	965,063

(Loss) income from operations	(181		)	61,809			(2,145		)	(152		)	59,331

Other expense, net	(26,520		)	(5,372		)	(1,377		)	152			(33,117		)

Equity investment income, net	—			878			—			—			878

(Loss) income before benefit (provision) for income taxes	(26,701		)	57,315			(3,522		)	—			27,092

Benefit (provision) for income taxes	10,968			(21,669		)	—			—			(10,701		)

Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	(15,733		)	35,646			(3,522		)	—			16,391

Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	32,186			(3,460		)	—			(28,726		)	—

Net income (loss)	16,453			32,186			(3,522		)	(28,726		)	16,391

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			62			—			62

Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	16,453		$	32,186		$	(3,460	)	$	(28,726	)	$	16,453

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	'
	Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
	For the year ended July 31, 2014
	(in thousands)



		Parent			100%			Other			Consolidated
		Company			Owned			Subsidiaries
					Guarantor
					Subsidiaries
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(4,187	)	$	248,889		$	1,176		$	245,878

	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	—			(117,330		)	(975		)	(118,305		)

	Other investing activities, net	—			379			20			399

	Net cash used in investing activities	—			(116,951		)	(955		)	(117,906		)

	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Payments on tender of 6.50% Notes	(175,000		)	—			—			(175,000		)

	Payments of other long-term debt	—			(779		)	(219		)	(998		)

	Dividends paid	(45,021		)	—			—			(45,021		)

	Other financing activities, net	4,303			(7,165		)	1,669			(1,193		)

	Advances from (to) affiliates	219,905			(219,905		)	—			—

	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	4,187			(227,849		)	1,450			(222,212		)

	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			11			31			42

	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			(95,900		)	1,702			(94,198		)

	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Beginning of period	—			130,970			7,634			138,604

	End of period	$	—		$	35,070		$	9,336		$	44,406


	Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
	For the year ended July 31, 2013
	(in thousands)



		Parent			100% Owned			Other			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries
					Subsidiaries
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(2,845	)	$	225,434		$	(166	)	$	222,423

	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	—			(94,041		)	(905		)	(94,946		)

	Acquisition of businesses	—			(19,958		)	—			(19,958		)

	Proceeds from sale of real property	—			11,090			—			11,090

	Other investing activities, net	—			(4,344		)	(80		)	(4,424		)

	Net cash used in by investing activities	—			(107,253		)	(985		)	(108,238		)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under other long-term debt	—			96,000			—			96,000

Payments of other long-term debt	—			(96,803		)	(208		)	(97,011		)

Dividends paid	(28,362		)	—			—			(28,362		)

Other financing activities, net	4,565			2,177			841			7,583

Advances from (to) affiliates	26,642			(26,867		)	225			—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,845			(25,493		)	858			(21,790		)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			(98		)	254			156

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—			92,590			(39		)	92,551

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	—			38,380			7,673			46,053

End of period	$	—		$	130,970		$	7,634		$	138,604

Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended July 31, 2012
(in thousands)



	Parent			100% Owned			Other			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantor			Subsidiaries
				Subsidiaries
Net cash (used in ) provided by operating activities	$	(6,789	)	$	191,831		$	377		$	185,419

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(132,025		)	(600		)	(132,625		)

Acquisition of businesses	—			(24,311		)	832			(23,479		)

Other investing activities, net	—			150			—			150

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	—			(156,186		)	232			(155,954		)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under other long-term debt	—			56,000			—			56,000

Payments of other long-term debt	—			(56,855		)	(197		)	(57,052		)

Repurchases of common stock	(30,365		)	—			—			(30,365		)

Dividends paid	(24,249		)	—			—			(24,249		)

Other financing activities, net	1,637			400			107			2,144

Advances from (to) affiliates	59,766			(60,175		)	409			—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	6,789			(60,630		)	319			(53,522		)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(33		)	(33		)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			(24,985		)	895			(24,090		)

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	—			63,365			6,778			70,143

End of period	$	—		$	38,380		$	7,673		$	46,053

Supplemental Statement of Comprehensive Income [Text Block]	'
	Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	For the year ended July 31, 2014
	(in thousands)



		Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
		Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
					Guarantor
					Subsidiaries
	Net income (loss)	$	28,478		$	51,650		$	(4,503	)	$	(47,419	)	$	28,206

	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(132		)	(132		)	(132		)	264			(132		)

	Comprehensive income (loss)	28,346			51,518			(4,635		)	(47,155		)	28,074

	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			272			—			272

	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	28,346		$	51,518		$	(4,363	)	$	(47,155	)	$	28,346


	Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	For the year ended July 31, 2013
	(in thousands)



		Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
		Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
					Guarantor
					Subsidiaries
	Net income (loss)	$	37,743		$	54,769		$	(3,896	)	$	(51,006	)	$	37,610

	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	188			188			188			(376		)	188

	Comprehensive income (loss)	37,931			54,957			(3,708		)	(51,382		)	37,798

	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			133			—			133

	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	37,931		$	54,957		$	(3,575	)	$	(51,382	)	$	37,931


	Supplemental Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	For the year ended July 31, 2012
	(in thousands)



		Parent			100%			Other			Eliminating			Consolidated
		Company			Owned			Subsidiaries			Entries
					Guarantor
					Subsidiaries
	Net income (loss)	$	16,453		$	32,186		$	(3,522	)	$	(28,726	)	$	16,391

	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(255		)	(255		)	(255		)	510			(255		)

	Comprehensive income (loss)	16,198			31,931			(3,777		)	(28,216		)	16,136

	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			62			—			62

	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$	16,198		$	31,931		$	(3,715	)	$	(28,216	)	$	16,198

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
	Y	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Interest rate charged on past due accounts	18.00%	'	'
Minimum period (in years) to capitalize interest cost	1	'	'
Cost required to capitalize interest	$1	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Cost of certain constructed assets used in resort operations	33	'	'
Average estimated useful life (in years)	15	'	'
Interest capitalized on real estate development	0	0	0
Impairment to goodwill or intangible assets	0	0	'
Average remaining period (in years) for initiation fees recognized	19	'	'
Refundable period (in years) for initiation fees	30	'	'
Advertising expense	25.7	25.5	22.2
Prepaid advertising costs	0.2	0.4	'
Stated percentage in the debt instrument	6.50%	'	'
Scenario, Actual [Member]	'	'	'
Interest capitalized	$0	$0	$0.10

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary On Estimated Useful Life Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Software [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Land Improvements [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'10 years
Minimum [Member] \| Buildings and Building Improvements [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'7 years
Minimum [Member] \| Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'2 years
Minimum [Member] \| Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Vehicles [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'3 years
Maximum [Member] \| Land Improvements [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'35 years
Maximum [Member] \| Buildings and Building Improvements [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'30 years
Maximum [Member] \| Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'30 years
Maximum [Member] \| Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'10 years
Maximum [Member] \| Vehicles [Member]	'
Estimated life in years	'10 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Carrying value	$625,600	$795,928
6.50% Notes [Member]	'	'
Carrying value	215,000	390,000
Fair value	223,600	409,500
Industrial Development Bonds [Member]	'	'
Carrying value	41,200	41,200
Fair value	48,003	47,512
Other Long-Term Debt [Member]	'	'
Carrying value	5,163	5,383
Fair value	$5,758	$5,852

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Allocation Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$14,224	$12,349	$11,999
Less: benefit for income taxes	5,435	4,709	4,567
Net stock-based compensation expense	8,789	7,640	7,432
Mountain Operating Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	10,292	9,007	7,614
Lodging Operating Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	2,203	1,917	1,744
Real Estate Operating Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$1,729	$1,425	$2,641

Net_Income_Per_Common_Share_De

Net Income Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 10, 2014

Jun. 08, 2011

Jul. 31, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

Oct. 22, 2014

Oct. 07, 2014

Sep. 23, 2014

Parent Company [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.

($75,355)

$117,946

$59,263

($73,376)

($59,868)

$97,640

$60,551

($60,580)

$28,478

$37,743

$16,453

$28,478

$37,743

$16,453

Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic (in shares)

36,127,000

35,859,000

36,004,000

Effect of dilutive securities, diluted (in shares)

930,000

874,000

669,000

Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)

37,057,000

36,733,000

36,673,000

Basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share)

($2.08)

$3.26

$1.64

($2.04)

($1.67)

$2.72

$1.69

($1.70)

$0.79

$1.05

$0.46

Diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share)

($2.08)

$3.18

$1.60

($2.04)

($1.67)

$2.66

$1.65

($1.70)

$0.77

$1.03

$0.45

Anti-dilutive securities (in shares)

17,000

19,000

36,000

Estimated annual dividend amount (in dollars per share)

$1.66

$0.60

Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid

$1.25

Increase to annual cash dividend rate

100.00%

Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)

$1.25

$0.79

$0.68

$0.42

Payments of Dividends

$45,021

$28,362

$24,249

$45,021

$28,362

$24,249

Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid

22-Oct-14

Dividends Payable, Date of Record

7-Oct-14

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_Debt

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Apr. 25, 2011

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2014

29-May-13

Jul. 31, 2014

Credit Facility Revolver [Member]

Industrial Development Bonds [Member]

Employee Housing Bonds [Member]

6.50% Notes [Member]

Talisker Canyons Obligation [Member]

6.75% Notes [Member]

Other [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Eagle County Bonds [Member]

Colorado Water Conservation Board Note Outstanding [Member]

Breckenridge Terrace [Member]

Tarnes [Member]

BC Housing [Member]

Tenderfoot [Member]

Tranche A [Member]

Tranche B [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Canyons [Member]

Industrial Development Bonds [Member]

Other [Member]

Employee Housing Bonds [Member]

Breckenridge Terrace [Member]

Tarnes [Member]

BC Housing [Member]

Tenderfoot [Member]

Employee Housing Bonds [Member]

Breckenridge Terrace [Member]

Tarnes [Member]

BC Housing [Member]

Tenderfoot [Member]

Employee Housing Bonds [Member]

6.50% Notes [Member]

Other [Member]

Tranche A [Member]

Employee Housing Bonds [Member]

6.50% Notes [Member]

Other [Member]

Tranche A [Member]

Employee Housing Bonds [Member]

Accretion Expense

$5,544,000

$985,000

$7,000,000

Total debt

626,622,000

796,922,000

41,200,000

52,575,000

215,000,000

390,000,000

311,858,000

306,320,000

5,989,000

6,827,000

19,980,000

10,410,000

10,600,000

11,585,000

37,780,000

14,980,000

8,000,000

9,100,000

5,700,000

14,795,000

5,000,000

2,410,000

1,500,000

5,885,000

Less: Current maturities

1,022,000

994,000

Long-term debt

625,600,000

795,928,000

41,200,000

215,000,000

390,000,000

Fiscal year maturity

'2019

'2020

'2019

'2063

'MarchB 2019

'2039

'2027

'2035

Fiscal year maturity, start

31-Jul-15

1-Jun-27

31-Jul-15

Fiscal year maturity, end

31-Jul-29

1-May-39

31-Jul-29

Stated percentage in the debt instrument

6.50%

6.75%

Reference for interest rate determination

'LIBOR plus 1.25%

'LIBOR plus 0% to 0.05%

Basis spread on LIBOR rate

1.25%

0.05%

0.00%

Long-term debt, maturity date

1-May-19

1-Aug-19

16-Sep-28

Long term debt interest rate

6.50%

6.95%

6.00%

0.21%

0.17%

0.16%

Issuance of 6.50% senior subordinated notes

390,000,000

Premium on early redemption

4.88%

0.00%

Loss on extinguishment of debt

10,831,000

Long-term debt, outstanding amount

5,200,000

Capital lease obligations

800,000

Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition

24-May-13

Initial Capital Lease Term

'50 years

Optional Lease Renewal Term

'P10Y

'six 50-year renewal options

Minimum Capital Lease Payment, Annual

25,000,000

Adjustments to Capital Lease Annual Payments

'inflation linked index of CPI less 1%, with a floor of 2% per annum

Talisker Canyons Obligation, Interest Rate

10.00%

Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage

0.25%

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

400,000,000

Debt Instrument, Redemption Date

7-Jul-14

Extinguishment of Debt, Amount

175,000,000

Redemption Premium

8,500,000

Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost

2,300,000

Debt Instrument, Principal Outstanding Following Partial Redemption

$215,000,000

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_Aggr

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Aggregate Maturities For Debt Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Long-term Debt, Other Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
2013	$1,022,000	$1,022,000	'	'
2014	266,000	266,000	'	'
2015	270,000	270,000	'	'
2016	271,000	271,000	'	'
2017	215,286,000	215,286,000	'	'
Thereafter	409,507,000	409,507,000	'	'
Total debt	626,622,000	626,622,000	796,922,000	'
Gross interest expense	64,000,000	'	39,000,000	33,700,000
Amortization of deferred financing costs	'	1,900,000	2,000,000	1,900,000
Interest capitalized	$0	'	$0	$100,000

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

29-May-13

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

29-May-13

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Dec. 17, 2012

Feb. 29, 2012

Jan. 30, 2012

Apr. 30, 2012

Apr. 11, 2012

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Sep. 11, 2014

Canyons [Member]

Urban Ski Areas [Member]

Skiinfo [Member]

Kirkwood Mountain Resort [Member]

Talisker Canyons Obligation [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

PCMR [Member]

Contingent Consideration, Key Assumptions for Valuation

'The Company estimated the likelihood and timing of achieving the relevant thresholds for the Contingent Consideration payments using discounted cash flow projection valuation models. The Company considered two probability weighed models to calculate projected EBITDA performance; (1) Canyons on a standalone basis, and (2) Canyons plus the inclusion of the ski terrain of PCMR (excluding the base area) in the Lease. The models considered the following factors: (i) an estimation of the long-term rate of EBITDA growth at 5.5% after the initial five years of operations; (ii) estimated annual capital expenditures between $10.0 million to $15.0 million in the initial five years of operations, subsequently growing at inflation of 3%; (iii) threshold amount increased by an inflation linked index of 2%; and (iv) a discount rate of 15%.

Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value

$10,500,000

$9,100,000

$10,500,000

Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration

1,400,000

Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Talisker Canyons Obligation

626,622,000

796,922,000

311,858,000

306,320,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months

25,589,000

Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition

24-May-13

17-Dec-12

1-Feb-12

12-Apr-12

11-Sep-14

Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Other Current Assets

1,698,000

1,000,000

2,700,000

2,500,000

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill

700,000

800,000

Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill

106,414,000

2,000,000

1,800,000

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill

1,000,000

500,000

1,200,000

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired

19,958,000

23,479,000

20,000,000

5,700,000

18,200,000

182,500,000

Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property Plant and Equipment Acquired

5,475,000

17,800,000

2,428,000

16,800,000

Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life

'50 years

'10 years

'6 years 8 months 12 days

'21 years 6 months 16 days

Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Total Liabilities Assumed

344,052,000

1,800,000

2,600,000

3,100,000

Net operation revenue from acquiree

67,200,000

3,900,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years

26,101,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years

26,623,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years

27,156,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years

27,699,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter

1,952,077,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due

2,085,245,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments

-1,773,387,000

Initial Capital Lease Term

'50 years

Optional Lease Renewal Term

'P10Y

'six 50-year renewal options

Minimum Capital Lease Payment, Annual

25,000,000

Adjustments to Capital Lease Annual Payments

'inflation linked index of CPI less 1%, with a floor of 2% per annum

Talisker Canyons Obligation, Interest Rate

10.00%

Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Description

'42% of the amount by which EBITDA for the resort operations, as calculated under the Lease, exceeds approximately $35 million, with such threshold amount increased by an inflation linked index and a 10% adjustment for any capital improvements or investments made under the Lease by the Company (the "Contingent Consideration").

Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Commitment Liabilities

20,300,000

Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments

$32,900,000

Acquisitions_Summary_Of_Estima

Acquisitions (Summary Of Estimate Of Fair Value Of Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	29-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	29-May-13
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Land	$18,500	$18,500	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Land Improvements	29,980	29,980	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Buildings and Building Improvements	32,800	32,800	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Machinery and Equipment	46,605	44,774	'
Accounts receivable, net	'	'	2,211
Deferred income tax assets, net	'	'	11,869
Goodwill	'	'	106,414
Total identifiable assets acquired	'	'	344,052
Deferred revenue	'	'	1,134
Unfavorable lease obligations, net	31,338	34,037	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets	'	'	1,698
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property Plant and Equipment Acquired	'	'	5,475
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Gross (under Capital Lease)	'	'	127,885
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Gross (under Capital Lease)	127,885	126,054	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill	'	'	30,700
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, PCMR Deposit	'	'	57,800
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable	'	'	6,723
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Commitment Liabilities	'	'	21,766
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Talisker Canyons Obligation	'	'	305,329
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Contingent Consideration	'	'	9,100
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Accumulated Depreciation	-7,596	-1,065	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Net (under Capital Lease)	$120,289	$124,989	'

Acquisitions_Summary_Pro_Forma

Acquisitions (Summary Pro Forma Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'
Pro forma net revenue	$1,172,159	$1,074,859
Pro forma net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$20,714	($6,525)
Pro forma basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$0.58	($0.18)
Pro forma diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	$0.56	($0.18)

Supplementary_Balance_Sheet_In2

Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$136,600,000	$130,200,000	$124,500,000
Amortization expense for intangible assets	4,000,000	2,500,000	3,100,000
Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets, year one	2,566,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets, year two	2,566,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets, year three	2,566,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets, year four	2,566,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets, year five	$2,566,000	'	'

Supplementary_Balance_Sheet_In3

Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Composition Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Land and land improvements	$348,328	$343,982
Buildings and building improvements	907,280	884,307
Machinery and equipment	700,745	646,102
Furniture and fixtures	269,209	259,693
Software	98,653	92,553
Vehicles	55,724	49,356
Construction in progress	31,487	49,102
Gross property, plant and equipment	2,411,426	2,325,095
Accumulated depreciation	-1,263,436	-1,155,807
Property, plant and equipment, net	$1,147,990	$1,169,288

Supplementary_Balance_Sheet_In4

Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Composition Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Goodwill	$395,502	$399,053	'
Accumulated amortization	-17,354	-17,354	'
Goodwill, net	378,148	381,699	269,769
Gross indefinite-lived intangible assets	100,834	100,889	'
Accumulated amortization	-24,713	-24,713	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net	76,121	76,176	'
Gross amortizable intangible assets	91,233	90,990	'
Accumulated amortization	-49,831	-45,822	'
Amortizable intangible assets, net	41,402	45,168	'
Total gross intangible assets	192,067	191,879	'
Total accumulated amortization	-74,544	-70,535	'
Net Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill	$117,523	$121,344	'

Supplementary_Balance_Sheet_In5

Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Changes In Goodwill Amount) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	$32,900,000	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	381,699,000	269,769,000
Acquisition	-3,462,000	-111,895,000
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	-89,000	35,000
Goodwill, ending balance	378,148,000	381,699,000
Mountain [Member]	'	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	313,558,000	209,299,000
Acquisition	-3,220,000	-104,224,000
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	-89,000	35,000
Goodwill, ending balance	310,249,000	313,558,000
Lodging [Member]	'	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	68,141,000	60,470,000
Acquisition	242,000	-7,671,000
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates	0	0
Goodwill, ending balance	$67,899,000	$68,141,000

Supplementary_Balance_Sheet_In6

Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Components Of Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Trade payables	$71,823	$61,364
Deferred revenue	110,566	93,759
Accrued salaries, wages and deferred compensation	29,833	27,946
Accrued benefits	21,351	19,787
Deposits	15,272	14,331
Accrued interest	5,429	8,018
Other accruals	34,944	44,314
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$289,218	$269,519

Supplementary_Balance_Sheet_In7

Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Components Of Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Private club deferred initiation fee revenue	$128,824	$131,760
Unfavorable lease obligations, net	31,338	34,037
Other long-term liabilities	100,519	77,109
Total other long-term liabilities	$260,681	$242,906

Investments_in_Affiliates_Deta

Investments in Affiliates (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Investments in equity method affiliates	$7.50	$7.10	'
Undistributed earnings of equity method affiliates	4.2	3.8	'
Distributions received from equity method affiliates	$1	$0.70	$0.80
Slifer, Smith, and Frampton/Vail Associates Real Estate, LLC ("SSF/VARE") [Member]	'	'	'
Ownership interest	50.00%	'	'
KRED [Member]	'	'	'
Ownership interest	50.00%	'	'
Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company [Member]	'	'	'
Ownership interest	43.00%	'	'

Variable_Interest_Entities_Det

Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014
Employee Housing Entities [Member]	'
Carrying amount of consolidated VIE assets	$27,600,000
Carrying amount of consolidated VIE liabilities	63,500,000
Amount outstanding in letters of credit	53,400,000
Avon Partners II LLC [Member]	'
Carrying amount of consolidated VIE assets	4,300,000
Carrying amount of consolidated VIE liabilities	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$10,500	$9,100
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration	1,400	'
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	10,500	9,100
Canyons [Member]	'	'
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	10,500	'
Money Market Funds [Member]	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	9,022	34,029
Money Market Funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	9,022	34,029
Commercial Paper [Member]	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	630	630
Commercial Paper [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	630	630
Certificates of Deposit [Member]	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	880	630
Certificates of Deposit [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	$880	$630

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2007	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	'	$32.90	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards recognized	8	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards amount	'	73.8	'	'
Tax refund on amended returns	'	6.2	'	'
Reduction in federal tax liability	'	19.6	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued	'	1.9	1.8	'
Income tax examination, penalties and interest expense	'	0.1	0	-0.1
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'	'	'	'
State operating loss carryforwards	'	35.3	'	'
NOL carryforwards expiration date	'	'JulyB 31, 2031	'	'
Operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance	'	30.4	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reversal amount of other long-term liabilities and accrued interest and penalties	'	27.6	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reversal amount of other long-term liabilities and accrued interest and penalties	'	$0	'	'

Income_Taxes_Components_Of_Def

Income Taxes (Components Of Deferred Tax Liabilities And Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Fixed assets	$154,874	$150,697
Intangible assets	46,980	40,992
Real estate and other investments	0	0
Total	201,854	191,689
Deferred Tax Asset, Talisker Canyons Obligation	18,481	17,614
Deferred membership revenue	19,643	19,383
Real estate and other investments	-7,130	-5,470
Deferred compensation and other accrued benefits	11,180	9,872
Stock-based compensation	15,309	14,199
Unfavorable lease obligation, net	12,995	14,189
Net operating loss carryforwards other tax credits	3,984	3,565
Other, net	16,836	17,390
Total	105,558	101,682
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	-3,017	-3,062
Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance	102,541	98,620
Net deferred income tax liability	$99,313	$93,069

Income_Taxes_Net_Current_And_N

Income Taxes (Net Current And Non-Current Components Of Deferred Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Net current deferred income tax asset	$29,249	$25,190
Net non-current deferred income tax asset	0	0
Net non-current deferred income tax liability	128,562	118,259
Net deferred income tax liability	$99,313	$93,069

Income_Taxes_Components_Of_Pro

Income Taxes (Components Of Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current federal	$8,082	$25,753	$1,407
Current state	1,565	3,991	51
Total current	9,647	29,744	1,458
Deferred federal	5,470	-7,175	7,682
Deferred state	749	-950	1,561
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	6,219	-8,125	9,243
Provision for income taxes	$15,866	$21,619	$10,701

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Effective Income Tax Rate And Effective Rate From Continuing Operation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
At U.S. Federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income tax, net of Federal benefit	3.40%	3.30%	3.10%
Nondeductible meals or entertainment	0.70%	0.40%	0.70%
General business credits	-1.70%	-1.20%	-2.30%
Nondeductible compensation	0.00%	0.00%	2.20%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Domestic Production Deduction	-1.40%	-1.20%	0.00%
Other	0.00%	0.20%	0.80%
Effective income tax rate	36.00%	36.50%	39.50%

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Of1

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense	$100,000	$0	($100,000)
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance	26,205,000	26,271,000	26,573,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	21,082,000	0	0
Additions for tax positions of prior years	0	0	0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	0	0	0
Lapse of statute of limitations	-314,000	-66,000	-302,000
Settlements	0	0	0
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance	$46,973,000	$26,205,000	$26,271,000

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
	Y
	director
BCRC [Member]	'	'	'
Right to appoint the number of directors	4	'	'
Number of directors	9	'	'
Management agreement renewable period, years	1	'	'
Management fees and reimbursement of operating expenses	$7	$7	$6.90
SSF/VARE [Member]	'	'	'
Ownership interest	50.00%	'	'
Real estate commission expense	0	0.3	0.9
Real estate revenue from leases	$0.50	$0.50	$0.40

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Contingent rent percentage	11.50%	'	'
Lease expiration date	19-Jan-27	'	'
Number of optional renewal terms	3	'	'
Optional Lease Renewal Term	'P10Y	'	'
Lease expense, excluding executory costs	$37.30	$35.10	$34
Holland Creek Metropolitan District [Member]	'	'	'
Credit-enhanced bonds issued amount	8	'	'
Amount outstanding in letters of credit	8.1	'	'
Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District [Member]	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	1.8	1.8	'
Estimated cessation date of capital improvement fee payment obligation	'JulyB 31, 2029	'	'
Various Other [Member]	'	'	'
Amount outstanding in letters of credit	58.9	'	'
Employee Housing Bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Amount outstanding in letters of credit	53.4	'	'
Workers' Compensation and General Liability Related to Construction and Development Activities [Member]	'	'	'
Amount outstanding in letters of credit	$3.40	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Annual base rent rate	11.00%	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Annual base rent rate	10.25%	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Future Minimum Lease Payment) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2013	$31,242
2014	28,382
2015	26,617
2016	24,198
2017	21,308
Thereafter	129,459
Total	$261,206

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Total Mountain net revenue	$53,999	$460,587	$391,656	$57,331	$51,844	$402,017	$361,741	$51,912	$963,573	$867,514	$766,608
Lodging	62,593	66,293	56,187	57,214	58,089	53,834	46,543	52,508	242,287	210,974	210,623
Resort	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,205,860	1,078,488	977,231
Real Estate	18,896	16,167	4,877	8,846	2,372	13,840	14,167	11,930	48,786	42,309	47,163
Total net revenue	135,488	543,047	452,720	123,391	112,305	469,691	422,451	116,350	1,254,646	1,120,797	1,024,394
Mountain	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	712,785	639,706	568,578
Lodging	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	225,563	198,813	204,270
Resort	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	938,348	838,519	772,848
Real estate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	55,826	58,090	63,170
Total segment operating expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	994,174	896,609	836,018
Gain on sale of real property	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	6,675	0
Mountain equity investment income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,262	891	878
Total Reported EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	261,734	231,754	189,254
Real estate held for sale and investment	157,858	'	'	'	195,230	'	'	'	157,858	195,230	237,668
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-140,601	-132,688	-127,581
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,400	0	0
Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,208	-1,222	-1,464
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Impact	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0
Investment income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	375	351	469
Interest expense, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-63,997	-38,966	-33,586
Loss on extinguishment of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-10,831	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	44,072	59,229	27,092
Provision for income taxes (Note 11)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-15,866	-21,619	-10,701
Net income	-75,423	117,866	59,200	-73,437	-59,904	97,588	60,529	-60,603	28,206	37,610	16,391
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	272	133	62
Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	-75,355	117,946	59,263	-73,376	-59,868	97,640	60,551	-60,580	28,478	37,743	16,453
Lift Tickets [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Mountain net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	447,271	390,820	342,500
Ski School [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Mountain net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	109,442	95,254	84,292
Dining [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Mountain net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	89,892	81,175	68,376
Retail/Rental [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Mountain net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	210,387	199,418	181,772
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Mountain net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	106,581	100,847	89,668
Resort [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Reported EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	268,774	240,860	205,261
Mountain [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Reported EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	252,050	228,699	198,908
Lodging [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Reported EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16,724	12,161	6,353
Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Reported EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($7,040)	($9,106)	($16,007)

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Mountain revenue	$53,999	$460,587	$391,656	$57,331	$51,844	$402,017	$361,741	$51,912	$963,573	$867,514	$766,608
Lodging revenue	62,593	66,293	56,187	57,214	58,089	53,834	46,543	52,508	242,287	210,974	210,623
Real estate revenue	18,896	16,167	4,877	8,846	2,372	13,840	14,167	11,930	48,786	42,309	47,163
Total net revenue	135,488	543,047	452,720	123,391	112,305	469,691	422,451	116,350	1,254,646	1,120,797	1,024,394
Income (loss) from operations	-94,493	203,165	110,695	-102,104	-84,053	165,342	105,963	-90,299	117,263	96,953	59,331
Net income	-75,423	117,866	59,200	-73,437	-59,904	97,588	60,529	-60,603	28,206	37,610	16,391
Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	($75,355)	$117,946	$59,263	($73,376)	($59,868)	$97,640	$60,551	($60,580)	$28,478	$37,743	$16,453
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share)	($2.08)	$3.26	$1.64	($2.04)	($1.67)	$2.72	$1.69	($1.70)	$0.79	$1.05	$0.46
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. (in dollars per share)	($2.08)	$3.18	$1.60	($2.04)	($1.67)	$2.66	$1.65	($1.70)	$0.77	$1.03	$0.45

Stock_Repurchase_Plan_Details

Stock Repurchase Plan (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 16, 2008	Mar. 09, 2006
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 16, 2008	Mar. 09, 2006
Payments for Repurchase of Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Number of shares authorized to repurchase	'	'	'	3,000,000
Additional number of shares authorized to repurchase	'	'	3,000,000	'
Number of shares repurchased since inception	4,949,111	4,949,111	'	'
Value of stock repurchased since inception	($193,192)	($193,192)	'	'
Remaining shares available for repurchase under existing program	1,050,889	'	'	'

Stock_Compensation_Plan_Narrat

Stock Compensation Plan (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2015

Jul. 31, 2016

Jul. 31, 2017

Jul. 31, 2014

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Expected to be Recognized in 2011 [Member]

Expected to be Recognized in 2012 [Member]

Expected to be Recognized in 2013 [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Shares issued for stock based compensation (in shares)

7,500,000

Stock based compensation award life

'10 years

Stock based compensation award vesting period

'3 years

Stock based compensation, shares available for grant (in shares)

2,200,000

Stock based compensation, estimated forfeiture rates

20.00%

0.00%

Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)

$23.60

$18.38

$12.71

$67.48

$52.94

$38.15

Intrinsic value of options and SARs exercised

$10.80

$18.60

$1.30

Options and SARs that vested during the period (in shares)

421,000

414,000

930,000

Total fair value of options vested during the period

9.8

6.5

10.7

Stock based compensation, restricted shares granted (in shares)

152,000

159,000

180,000

Stock based compensation, restricted shares vested (in shares)

166,000

134,000

234,000

Stock based compensation, total fair value of restricted shares

6.9

9.2

Total unrecognized compensation expense

16.9

10.2

5.8

0.9

Cash received from exercise of stock option

1.8

0.5

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

$8.50

$9.80

$3.90

Stock_Compensation_Plan_Schedu

Stock Compensation Plan (Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Valuation Model) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected volatility	41.20%	42.60%	42.80%
Expected dividends	1.20%	0.00%	0.00%
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected term (average in years)	'5 years 6 months	'5 years 11 months 20 days	'5 years 26 days
Risk-free rate, minimum	0.10%	0.20%	0.10%
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected term (average in years)	'5 years 10 months 23 days	'6 years 2 months 21 days	'5 years 3 months 26 days
Risk-free rate, maximum	2.80%	1.60%	2.20%

Stock_Compensation_Plan_Schedu1

Stock Compensation Plan (Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Option And SARs Award Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Awards, outstanding beginning balance (in shares)	2,753	3,170	2,661
Awards, granted (in shares)	352	412	651
Awards, exercised (in shares)	-321	-735	-74
Awards, forfeited or expired (in shares)	-28	-94	-68
Awards, outstanding ending balance (in shares)	2,756	2,753	3,170
Awards, exercisable ending balance (in shares)	1,973	'	'
Weighted-average exercise price, outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$37.63	$34.20	$32.02
Weighted-average exercise price, granted (in dollars per share)	$73.13	$57.43	$41.94
Weighted-average exercise price, exercised (in dollars per share)	$37.62	$33.22	$27.10
Weighted-average exercise price, forfeited or expired (in dollars per share)	$48.87	$43.21	$30.77
Weighted-average exercise price, outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share)	$42.06	$37.63	$34.20
Weighted-average exercise price, exercisable ending balance (in dollars per share)	$34.45	'	'
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, outstanding ending balance (in years)	'5 years 9 months 18 days	'	'
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, exercisable ending balance (in years)	'4 years 9 months 5 days	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding ending balance	$93,034	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable ending balance	$80,987	'	'

Stock_Compensation_Plan_Schedu2

Stock Compensation Plan (Schedule of Share Based Compensation SARs Activity) (Details) (Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	'
Awards, outstanding beginning balance (in shares)	880
Awards, granted (in shares)	352
Awards, vested (in shares)	-421
Awards, forfeited (in shares)	-28
Awards, outstanding ending balance (in shares)	783
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$16.06
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted (in dollars per share)	$23.60
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, vested (in dollars per share)	$15.30
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited (in dollars per share)	$17
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share)	$19.42

Stock_Compensation_Plan_Schedu3

Stock Compensation Plan (Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'
Awards, outstanding beginning balance (in shares)	315
Awards, granted (in shares)	152
Awards, vested (in shares)	-166
Awards, forfeited (in shares)	-27
Awards, outstanding ending balance (in shares)	274
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$45.21
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted (in dollars per share)	$67.48
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, vested (in dollars per share)	$41.91
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeited (in dollars per share)	$54.19
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share)	$58.68

Retirement_and_Profit_Sharing_1

Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
	hour	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Employee contribution percentage	100.00%	'	'
Company match amount equal to participant's contribution	50.00%	'	'
Employer contribution matching equal to 50%	6.00%	'	'
Employment period (in months)	'12 months	'	'
Service period (in hours)	1,000	'	'
Total service period (in hours)	1,500	'	'
Retirement plan expense	$4.10	$3.70	$2.40

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_And_Non2

Guarantor Subsidiaries And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Cash and cash equivalents	$44,406	$138,604	$46,053	$70,143
Restricted cash	13,181	12,624	'	'
Trade receivables, net	95,977	79,037	'	'
Inventories, net	67,183	68,318	'	'
Other Assets Current And Deferred Income Taxes	54,299	44,886	'	'
Total current assets	275,046	343,469	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,147,990	1,169,288	'	'
Real estate held for sale and investment	157,858	195,230	237,668	'
Goodwill, net	378,148	381,699	269,769	'
Intangible assets, net	117,523	121,344	'	'
Other assets	97,284	97,267	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Advances	0	0	'	'
Total assets	2,173,849	2,308,297	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	289,218	269,519	'	'
Income taxes payable	33,966	42,822	'	'
Long-term debt due within one year	1,022	994	'	'
Total current liabilities	324,206	313,335	'	'
Advances to Affiliate	0	0	'	'
Advances To From Parent Liability	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt	625,600	795,928	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	260,681	242,906	'	'
Deferred income taxes	128,562	118,259	'	'
Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders' equity	820,843	823,868	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	13,957	14,001	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	834,800	837,869	816,328	843,719
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,173,849	2,308,297	'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Trade receivables, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories, net	0	0	'	'
Other Assets Current And Deferred Income Taxes	29,249	25,190	'	'
Total current assets	29,249	25,190	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0	'	'
Real estate held for sale and investment	0	0	'	'
Goodwill, net	0	0	'	'
Intangible assets, net	0	0	'	'
Other assets	2,762	6,057	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	1,945,001	1,861,509	'	'
Advances	0	0	'	'
Total assets	1,977,012	1,892,756	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	3,803	6,600	'	'
Income taxes payable	33,966	42,822	'	'
Long-term debt due within one year	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	37,769	49,422	'	'
Advances to Affiliate	725,839	483,314	'	'
Advances To From Parent Liability	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt	215,000	390,000	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	48,875	27,851	'	'
Deferred income taxes	128,686	118,301	'	'
Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders' equity	820,843	823,868	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	0	0	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	820,843	823,868	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,977,012	1,892,756	'	'
100% Owned Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	35,070	130,970	38,380	63,365
Restricted cash	11,321	10,890	'	'
Trade receivables, net	94,390	77,725	'	'
Inventories, net	66,988	68,101	'	'
Other Assets Current And Deferred Income Taxes	24,736	18,475	'	'
Total current assets	232,505	306,161	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,105,830	1,124,004	'	'
Real estate held for sale and investment	157,858	195,230	'	'
Goodwill, net	376,491	379,953	'	'
Intangible assets, net	98,227	101,913	'	'
Other assets	100,365	96,337	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	-7,188	-3,510	'	'
Advances	0	0	'	'
Total assets	2,064,088	2,200,088	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	277,738	256,094	'	'
Income taxes payable	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt due within one year	791	775	'	'
Total current liabilities	278,529	256,869	'	'
Advances to Affiliate	2,621	2,906	'	'
Advances To From Parent Liability	-725,839	-483,314	'	'
Long-term debt	353,093	348,190	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	210,683	213,928	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders' equity	1,945,001	1,861,509	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	0	0	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,219,162	1,378,195	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,064,088	2,200,088	'	'
Other Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	9,336	7,634	7,673	6,778
Restricted cash	1,860	1,734	'	'
Trade receivables, net	1,587	1,312	'	'
Inventories, net	195	217	'	'
Other Assets Current And Deferred Income Taxes	314	1,221	'	'
Total current assets	13,292	12,118	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	42,160	45,284	'	'
Real estate held for sale and investment	0	0	'	'
Goodwill, net	1,657	1,746	'	'
Intangible assets, net	19,296	19,431	'	'
Other assets	4,137	4,332	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Advances	2,621	2,906	'	'
Total assets	83,163	85,817	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	7,677	6,825	'	'
Income taxes payable	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt due within one year	231	219	'	'
Total current liabilities	7,908	7,044	'	'
Advances to Affiliate	0	0	'	'
Advances To From Parent Liability	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt	57,507	57,738	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	11,103	10,586	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-124	-42	'	'
Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders' equity	-7,188	-3,510	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	13,957	14,001	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	6,769	10,491	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	83,163	85,817	'	'
Eliminating Entries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	'
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Trade receivables, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories, net	0	0	'	'
Other Assets Current And Deferred Income Taxes	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	0	0	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0	'	'
Real estate held for sale and investment	0	0	'	'
Goodwill, net	0	0	'	'
Intangible assets, net	0	0	'	'
Other assets	-9,980	-9,459	'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	-1,937,813	-1,857,999	'	'
Advances	-2,621	-2,906	'	'
Total assets	-1,950,414	-1,870,364	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'
Income taxes payable	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt due within one year	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	0	0	'	'
Advances to Affiliate	-728,460	-486,220	'	'
Advances To From Parent Liability	725,839	483,314	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	-9,980	-9,459	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Total Vail Resorts, Inc. stockholders' equity	-1,937,813	-1,857,999	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	0	0	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	-1,211,974	-1,374,685	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	($1,950,414)	($1,870,364)	'	'

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_And_Non3

Guarantor Subsidiaries And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Total net revenue	$135,488	$543,047	$452,720	$123,391	$112,305	$469,691	$422,451	$116,350	$1,254,646	$1,120,797	$1,024,394
Total operating expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,137,383	1,023,844	965,063
Income from operations	-94,493	203,165	110,695	-102,104	-84,053	165,342	105,963	-90,299	117,263	96,953	59,331
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-74,453	-38,615	-33,117
Equity investment income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,262	891	878
Income before provision for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	44,072	59,229	27,092
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-15,866	-21,619	-10,701
Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,206	37,610	16,391
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income	-75,423	117,866	59,200	-73,437	-59,904	97,588	60,529	-60,603	28,206	37,610	16,391
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	272	133	62
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	272	133	62
Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	-75,355	117,946	59,263	-73,376	-59,868	97,640	60,551	-60,580	28,478	37,743	16,453
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total operating expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	373	516	181
Income from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-373	-516	-181
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-36,437	-26,411	-26,520
Equity investment income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-36,810	-26,927	-26,701
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	13,638	9,901	10,968
Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-23,172	-17,026	-15,733
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51,650	54,769	32,186
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,478	37,743	16,453
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	'
Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,478	37,743	16,453
100% Owned Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,249,708	1,114,952	1,020,847
Total operating expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,128,345	1,014,314	959,038
Income from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	121,363	100,638	61,809
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-36,683	-11,023	-5,372
Equity investment income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,262	891	878
Income before provision for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	85,942	90,506	57,315
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30,061	-31,974	-21,669
Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	55,881	58,532	35,646
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,231	-3,763	-3,460
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51,650	54,769	32,186
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	'
Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51,650	54,769	32,186
Other Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,342	18,127	14,997
Total operating expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,917	21,144	17,142
Income from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,575	-3,017	-2,145
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,485	-1,333	-1,377
Equity investment income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,060	-4,350	-3,522
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	557	454	0
Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,503	-3,896	-3,522
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,503	-3,896	-3,522
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	62
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	272	133	'
Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,231	-3,763	-3,460
Eliminating Entries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-13,404	-12,282	-11,450
Total operating expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-13,252	-12,130	-11,298
Income from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-152	-152	-152
Other (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	152	152	152
Equity investment income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,419	-51,006	-28,726
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,419	-51,006	-28,726
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	'
Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($47,419)	($51,006)	($28,726)

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_And_Non4

Guarantor Subsidiaries And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$245,878	$222,423	$185,419
Capital expenditures	-118,305	-94,946	-132,625
Acquisition of businesses	0	-19,958	-23,479
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	'	11,090	'
Cash received from sale of real property	0	11,090	0
Other investing activities, net	399	-4,424	150
Net cash used in investing activities	-117,906	-108,238	-155,954
Repurchases of common stock	0	0	-30,365
Proceeds from borrowings under other long-term debt	0	96,000	56,000
Repayments of Subordinated Debt	175,000	0	0
Payments of other long-term debt	-998	-97,011	-57,052
Dividends paid	-45,021	-28,362	-24,249
Other financing activities, net	-1,193	7,583	2,144
Advances	0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	-222,212	-21,790	-53,522
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	42	156	-33
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-94,198	92,551	-24,090
Beginning of period	138,604	46,053	70,143
End of period	44,406	138,604	46,053
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-4,187	-2,845	-6,789
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Acquisition of businesses	'	0	0
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	'	0	'
Other investing activities, net	0	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	'	'	-30,365
Proceeds from borrowings under other long-term debt	'	0	0
Repayments of Subordinated Debt	175,000	'	'
Payments of other long-term debt	0	0	0
Dividends paid	-45,021	-28,362	-24,249
Other financing activities, net	4,303	4,565	1,637
Advances	219,905	26,642	59,766
Net cash used in financing activities	4,187	2,845	6,789
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Beginning of period	0	0	0
End of period	0	0	0
100% Owned Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	248,889	225,434	191,831
Capital expenditures	-117,330	-94,041	-132,025
Acquisition of businesses	'	-19,958	-24,311
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	'	11,090	'
Other investing activities, net	379	-4,344	150
Net cash used in investing activities	-116,951	-107,253	-156,186
Repurchases of common stock	'	'	0
Proceeds from borrowings under other long-term debt	'	96,000	56,000
Repayments of Subordinated Debt	0	'	'
Payments of other long-term debt	-779	-96,803	-56,855
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Other financing activities, net	-7,165	2,177	400
Advances	-219,905	-26,867	-60,175
Net cash used in financing activities	-227,849	-25,493	-60,630
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	11	-98	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-95,900	92,590	-24,985
Beginning of period	130,970	38,380	63,365
End of period	35,070	130,970	38,380
Other Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	1,176	-166	377
Capital expenditures	-975	-905	-600
Acquisition of businesses	'	0	832
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	'	0	'
Other investing activities, net	20	-80	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-955	-985	232
Repurchases of common stock	'	'	0
Proceeds from borrowings under other long-term debt	'	0	0
Repayments of Subordinated Debt	0	'	'
Payments of other long-term debt	-219	-208	-197
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Other financing activities, net	1,669	841	107
Advances	0	225	409
Net cash used in financing activities	1,450	858	319
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	31	254	-33
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	1,702	-39	895
Beginning of period	7,634	7,673	6,778
End of period	$9,336	$7,634	$7,673

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_And_Non5

Guarantor Subsidiaries And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Net income (loss)	($75,423)	$117,866	$59,200	($73,437)	($59,904)	$97,588	$60,529	($60,603)	$28,206	$37,610	$16,391
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-132	188	-255
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,074	37,798	16,136
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-272	-133	-62
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	272	133	62
Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,346	37,931	16,198
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,478	37,743	16,453
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-132	188	-255
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,346	37,931	16,198
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	'
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,346	37,931	16,198
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51,650	54,769	32,186
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-132	188	-255
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51,518	54,957	31,931
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	'
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51,518	54,957	31,931
Other Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,503	-3,896	-3,522
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-132	188	-255
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,635	-3,708	-3,777
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-272	-133	'
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	62
Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,363	-3,575	-3,715
Eliminating Entries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,419	-51,006	-28,726
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	264	-376	510
Comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,155	-51,382	-28,216
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	'
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($47,155)	($51,382)	($28,216)

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou1

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Inventory Reserves [Member]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$1,760	$1,864	$1,552
Charged to Costs and Expenses	2,279	2,203	1,914
Deductions	-1,903	-2,307	-1,602
Balance at End of Period	2,136	1,760	1,864
Valuation Allowance On Income Taxes [Member]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	3,062	1,588	1,588
Charged to Costs and Expenses	0	1,474	0
Deductions	'	0	0
Balance at End of Period	3,017	3,062	1,588
Trade Receivable Allowances [Member]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	478	4,553	3,423
Charged to Costs and Expenses	914	773	2,456
Deductions	-711	-4,848	-1,326
Balance at End of Period	$681	$478	$4,553

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Sep. 11, 2014
				PCMR [Member]
				Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition	'	'	'	11-Sep-14
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$0	$19,958,000	$23,479,000	$182,500,000
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Description	'	'	'	'the Company acquired the property, assets and operations of PCMR, which includes the ski area and related amenities, from PCMR Sellers and leased certain realty, acquired certain assets, and assumed certain liabilities of PCMR Sellers relating to PCMR. In addition to the Purchase Agreement, the parties entered into ancillary transaction documents setting forth their rights and obligations with respect to the acquisition of certain real estate and personal property, access, water rights, intellectual property, transition services, release of liabilities, and settlement of ongoing litigation related to the validity of a lease of certain land owned by Talisker Land Holdings, LLC under the ski terrain of PCMR. The Company expects the transaction to be recorded as a business combination in its consolidated financial statements.
Other Payments to Acquire Businesses	'	'	'	$10,000,000