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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, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Balance, beginning of period $ 837,869 $ 816,328
Net (loss) income (73,437) (60,603)
Stock-based compensation expense 3,492 3,472
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (4,793) (3,989)
Tax benefit from share award plan 2,843 3,592
Cash dividends paid on common stock (7,489) (6,729)
Contributions (distributions) from/to noncontrolling interests, net 56 64
Foreign currency translation adjustments 11 294
Balance, end of period 758,552 752,429
Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member]
    
Balance, beginning of period 823,868 802,311
Net (loss) income (73,376) (60,580)
Stock-based compensation expense 3,492 3,472
Issuance of shares under share award plan net of shares withheld for taxes (4,793) (3,989)
Tax benefit from share award plan 2,843 3,592
Cash dividends paid on common stock (7,489) (6,729)
Contributions (distributions) from/to noncontrolling interests, net 0 0
Foreign currency translation adjustments 11 294
Balance, end of period 744,556 738,371
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
    
Balance, beginning of period 14,001 14,017
Net (loss) income (61) (23)
Stock-based compensation expense 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
Cash dividends paid on common stock 0 0
Contributions (distributions) from/to noncontrolling interests, net 56 64
Foreign currency translation adjustments 0 0
Balance, end of period $ 13,996 $ 14,058