Here’s how much terrain Vail Mountain will offer Friday when resort opens
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Vail Mountain is set to open for its 62nd season on Friday, Nov. 10, with access to 55 acres of terrain across two runs from two gondolas.
Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola will start spinning at 9 a.m. and service Swingsville and Ramshorn, as well as beginner terrain at the top of Eagle Bahn Gondola.
Mid-Vail at the Look Ma Terrace level will serve home-smoked German sausages and ramen among other items. Buffalo’s, Rocky’s Road House Grill and Eagle’s Nest Market Place will all be open as well. Additionally, the Express Lift Bar will be open for Apres, according to John Plack with Vail Mountain.
The Opening Day will be the earliest in 25 years and feature complimentary strudel and warm drinks, as well as a DJ, 10th Mountain Whiskey tasting, and the classic ceremonial banner break.
“We are excited to start the ski and snowboard season with beginner and intermediate trails, and two gondolas spinning,” said Beth Howard, vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain in a news release on Wednesday. “Our snowmaking and grooming teams have prepared more than 55 acres for guests to enjoy, and they’ll be leveraging our state-of-the-art snowmaking system to open more terrain as quickly as possible.”
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