Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Net income	$ (59,904)	$ 97,588	$ 60,529	$ (60,603)	$ (53,824)	$ 79,528	$ 46,421	$ (55,734)	$ 37,610	$ 16,391	$ 34,422
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax									188	(255)	0
Comprehensive income (loss)									37,798	16,136	34,422
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									133	62	67
Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.									$ 37,931	$ 16,198	$ 34,489