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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Changes In Stockholders Equity) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Balance, beginning of period $ 816,328 $ 843,719
Net loss (60,603) (55,734)
Stock-based compensation 3,472 4,032
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (3,989) (2,245)
Tax benefit from share award plan 3,592 927
Repurchases of common stock 0 (7,869)
Dividends (6,729) (5,429)
Contributions (distributions) from/to noncontrolling interests, net 64 (46)
Foreign currency translation adjustments 294 0
Balance, end of period 752,429 777,355
Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member]
    
Balance, beginning of period 802,311 829,723
Net loss (60,580) (55,709)
Stock-based compensation 3,472 4,032
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (3,989) (2,245)
Tax benefit from share award plan 3,592 927
Repurchases of common stock 0 (7,869)
Dividends (6,729) (5,429)
Contributions (distributions) from/to noncontrolling interests, net 0 0
Foreign currency translation adjustments 294 0
Balance, end of period 738,371 763,430
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
    
Balance, beginning of period 14,017 13,996
Net loss (23) (25)
Stock-based compensation 0 0
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes 0 0
Tax benefit from share award plan 0 0
Repurchases of common stock 0 0
Dividends 0 0
Contributions (distributions) from/to noncontrolling interests, net 64 (46)
Foreign currency translation adjustments 0 0
Balance, end of period $ 14,058 $ 13,925