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VAIL, Colo. – March 17, 2010 – As announced last fall, Vail Mountain extended its operating dates for the 2009-2010 season for one week from the originally planned date to Sunday, April 18, 2010. Operations during the final week of skiing and snowboarding on Vail Mountain will be limited.

Beginning Monday, April 12, guests will have access to the mountain from Golden Peak, Vail Village and Lionshead. More than 2,500 acres of skiable terrain will be accessible by the following lifts through Sunday, April 18:

Lift operating hours are posted at the base of all open lifts. Guests must continue to obey posted closures and observe the Colorado Ski Safety Act and Your Responsibility Code for their safety and the safety of other guests.

On-Mountain Dining
Also beginning Monday, April 12, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy lunch on the mountain at the Look Ma level of Mid-Vail, Buffalo’s at the top of the Mountaintop Express Lift (#4) and limited service in the Wildwood Pavilion.

Spring Back to Vail
Don’t miss Spring Back to Vail, kicking off on Monday, April 12 with seven days of events and activities including live free concerts from Wyclef Jean, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars, Robert Earl Keen and Guster. The annual World Pond Skimming Championships returns to Golden Peak on Sunday, April 18 with a free barbeque to top off the spring festivities. View the complete schedule at www.springbacktovail.com.  

For more information about Vail Mountain, visit www.vail.com or contact the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).
 

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