Net Loss Per Common Share (Summary of Calculation of Basic and Diluted EPS) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
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| Net income (loss) attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. | $ 116,982 | $ 115,762 | $ 57,395 | $ 51,486 |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic (in shares) | 36,246 | 36,329 | 36,359 | 36,289 |
| Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment | 1,010 | 1,038 | 999 | 1,024 |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted | 37,256 | 37,367 | 37,358 | 37,313 |
| Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. | $ 3.23 | $ 3.19 | $ 1.58 | $ 1.42 |
| Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. | $ 3.14 | $ 3.10 | $ 1.54 | $ 1.38 |