Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Net income (loss)	$ 233,930	$ 149,130	$ 91,409	$ (7,891)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(48,857)	75,484	(33,720)	77,257
Change in estimated fair value of hedging instruments, net of tax	4,483	1,307	8,828	5,962
Comprehensive income	189,556	225,921	66,517	75,328
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(436)	(17,510)	161	(16,233)
Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	189,120	208,411	66,678	59,095
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	223,391	147,798	84,059	(5,968)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	10,539	1,332	7,350	(1,923)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt		80,066		80,066
Stock-based compensation expense	6,479	6,579	12,904	12,333
Issuance of shares under share award plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	(26,784)	(473)	(37,301)	(7,533)
Dividends (Note 4)	(35,714)		(71,338)
Common Stock [Member]
Issuance of shares under share award plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	1	1	1	1
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt		80,066		80,066
Stock-based compensation expense	6,479	6,579	12,904	12,333
Issuance of shares under share award plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	(26,785)	(474)	(37,302)	(7,534)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(38,754)	59,306	(26,209)	59,101
Change in estimated fair value of hedging instruments, net of tax	4,483	1,307	8,828	5,962
Retained Earnings [Member]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	223,391	147,798	84,059	(5,968)
Dividends (Note 4)	(35,714)		(71,338)
Total Vail Resorts, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(38,754)	59,306	(26,209)	59,101
Change in estimated fair value of hedging instruments, net of tax	4,483	1,307	8,828	5,962
Comprehensive income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.	189,120	208,411	66,678	59,095
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	223,391	147,798	84,059	(5,968)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt		80,066		80,066
Stock-based compensation expense	6,479	6,579	12,904	12,333
Issuance of shares under share award plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	(26,784)	(473)	(37,301)	(7,533)
Dividends (Note 4)	(35,714)		(71,338)
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(10,103)	16,178	(7,511)	18,156
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(436)	(17,510)	161	(16,233)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 10,539	$ 1,332	$ 7,350	$ (1,923)