Lodge at Vail

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What in the world was this sceamminng every hour that said "hey!"

In the morning there was the screaming and other syncronized screaming.

Of course the scraping and loud shoveling started at 7:00am. It may have started earlier.

The Rooms are not sealed properly, so one can hear all the screaming and soveling like it's right outside you door.

I got up, checked out, and went right back to Denver. The city is more quite than all this wracket!

Answer

What you experienced at the Lodge at Vail is almost certainly a combination of routine mountain-town winter operations and early-morning resort maintenance rather than anything unusual or intentional. Vail Village can be surprisingly noisy in the mornings because the resort has to prepare the mountain and walkways before guests wake up.

The “screaming” you heard that sounded like “hey!” every hour is most likely one of two things: either the automated avalanche control system used in parts of Vail’s ski area, or the radios and vocal signals used by snow-removal crews. In very cold, echo-heavy environments like Vail Village, these noises bounce around buildings and can sound much louder and more alarming from inside.

The synchronized shouting is common among snow-removal teams who communicate loudly while clearing walkways, roofs, and loading zones. Their job often requires yelling instructions because of machinery noise and limited visibility. This can echo sharply through the village, especially early in the morning when it’s quiet otherwise.

Snow removal crews shouting to coordinate clearing sidewalks and stairways – These teams start early because the resort must be safe before guests begin moving around.
Radios or workers calling out to each other – Voices may sound amplified due to the village’s narrow pedestrian walkways and building acoustics.
Snowplows and shoveling starting around 6–7 AM – Vail typically begins clearing snow very early, especially on storm days.
Possible avalanche control blasts or sound systems echoing – While more common at higher elevations, some noises travel through the valley.

The scraping and shoveling you heard at 7:00 AM (or earlier) is also standard across major Colorado ski resorts. Because Vail Village is pedestrian-only, crews must remove snow manually, which can be surprisingly loud. Metal scrapers on stone walkways echo sharply against nearby lodges.

Rooms in older properties like the Lodge at Vail can have thinner exterior sealing and older window structures, making outside noise seem amplified. Even normal village noise can feel like it’s right outside your door.

The Lodge at Vail is one of the oldest properties in the village – Some rooms are beautifully updated, but soundproofing varies by building and room location.
Courtyard-facing rooms tend to be louder – Foot traffic, deliveries, and maintenance echo through the courtyards.
Winter storm mornings are busiest – More shoveling, more coordination, and more activity.

What you experienced isn’t uncommon for people who are new to major ski villages during peak winter operations. Vail is gorgeous and lively, but morning noise is part of the reality in areas close to the slopes or village walkways—especially after fresh snow.

If you ever return, choosing a property slightly outside the core of Vail Village or requesting a room facing away from walkways can make a huge difference in morning quiet. Places in Lionshead Village, West Vail, or East Vail are noticeably more peaceful.

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