Vail Ski Map Sketch
Vail Ski Map, Vail, Colorado
This print is of the complete pencil sketch from 1999 that was the layout for the repainting of Vail.
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
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The Man Behind The Maps Book
Vail Ski Area
Location: White River National Forest Eagle County, Colorado, U.S.
Nearest city: Vail
Coordinates: 39.639°N 106.374°W
Vertical: 3,450 feet (1,050 m)
Top elevation: 11,570 ft (3,527 m)
Base elevation: 8,120 feet (2,470 m)
Skiable area: 5,289 acres (21.40 km2)
Runs: 193 total, 18% beginner, 29% intermediate, 53% advanced
Longest run: Riva Ridge 4 miles (6.5 km)
Lift system: 31 total 2 Gondolas (12- and 10-person), 3 high-speed six-pack chairs, 14 high-speed quad chairs, 2 fixed-grip quad chair, 3 fixed-grip triple chairs, 9 surface lifts
Terrain parks: 2, 1 Super-Pipe
Snowfall: 370 in (940 cm)
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
Timeless art for your home
Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.