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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Changes In Total Stockholders' Equity) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012
Jan. 31, 2011
Jan. 31, 2012
Jan. 31, 2011
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]        
Balance, beginning of period     $ 843,719 $ 802,387
Net (loss) income 46,421 54,557 (9,313) 11,497
Stock-based compensation expense     6,820 6,437
Issuance of shares under share award plans, net of shares withheld for taxes     (2,219) (358)
Tax benefit from share award plans     927 62
Cash dividends paid on common stock     (10,801)  
Repurchases of common stock     (7,869)  
(Distributions) Contributions to/from noncontrolling interests, net     (22) 678
Balance, end of period 821,242 820,703 821,242 820,703
Vail Resorts Stockholders' Equity [Member]
        
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]        
Balance, beginning of period     829,723 788,770
Net (loss) income     (9,320) 11,528
Stock-based compensation expense     6,820 6,437
Issuance of shares under share award plans, net of shares withheld for taxes     (2,219) (358)
Tax benefit from share award plans     927 62
Cash dividends paid on common stock     (10,801)  
Repurchases of common stock     (7,869)  
Balance, end of period 807,261 806,439 807,261 806,439
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
        
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]        
Balance, beginning of period     13,996 13,617
Net (loss) income     7 (31)
Stock-based compensation expense         
Issuance of shares under share award plans, net of shares withheld for taxes         
Tax benefit from share award plans         
Cash dividends paid on common stock         
Repurchases of common stock         
(Distributions) Contributions to/from noncontrolling interests, net     (22) 678
Balance, end of period $ 13,981 $ 14,264 $ 13,981 $ 14,264