Vail Mountain Set to Expand Terrain to 2,743 Acres on Wednesday, Nov. 24
- China, Tea Cup and Sun Up bowls and Golden Peak and Cascade Portals Open in Time for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
- Two Elk Restaurant to Open on Friday, Nov. 26
VAIL, Colo. – Nov. 23, 2010 – Just days after opening for the season, continued snowfall, cold temperatures and hours of hard work from Vail's operations teams are allowing the resort to open more lifts and expand its skiable terrain to 2,743 acres, including China and Tea Cup bowls on Wednesday, Nov. 24, just in time for Thanksgiving.
Opening for the first time this season on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. will be the Riva Bahn Express Lift (#6) and Gopher Hill Lift (#12) in Golden Peak; the Cascade Village Lift (#20) and the Sourdough Express Lift (#14). China Bowl and Tea Cup Bowl, served by the Orient Express Lift (#21) and Tea Cup Express Lift (#36) will open mid-day on Wednesday.
"We always have a lot to be thankful for in Vail, but having virtually the entire front side plus Sun Up, China and Tea Cup bowls and 2,700 acres of terrain open before Thanksgiving provides us with an overabundance of reasons to give thanks this year,” said Chris Jarnot, chief operating officer of Vail Mountain.
On Wednesday, Nov. 24, skiers and snowboarders will have access to the following lifts and portions of terrain in these areas on Vail Mountain:
Eagle’s Nest, Buffalo’s, Wildwood and the Look Ma level of Mid-Vail are open for on-mountain as well as Express Lift at Mountain Plaza. Two Elk Restaurant will open on Friday, Nov. 26.
As usual in the early season, Vail Mountain lifts will open at 9 a.m. to accommodate early-morning operations. Skiers and riders are asked to observe all posted signs and closures, especially during the early season. Closed trails may contain hazards due to early snow coverage. Crossing an on-mountain closure is a violation of the Colorado Ski Safety Act and will result in the loss of skiing privileges and could involve prosecution and a fine of up to $1,000.
For more information about Vail Mountain, including opening day, terrain updates, snow reports, events and lodging and vacation values, visit www.vail.com or contact the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).
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Opening for the first time this season on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. will be the Riva Bahn Express Lift (#6) and Gopher Hill Lift (#12) in Golden Peak; the Cascade Village Lift (#20) and the Sourdough Express Lift (#14). China Bowl and Tea Cup Bowl, served by the Orient Express Lift (#21) and Tea Cup Express Lift (#36) will open mid-day on Wednesday.
"We always have a lot to be thankful for in Vail, but having virtually the entire front side plus Sun Up, China and Tea Cup bowls and 2,700 acres of terrain open before Thanksgiving provides us with an overabundance of reasons to give thanks this year,” said Chris Jarnot, chief operating officer of Vail Mountain.
On Wednesday, Nov. 24, skiers and snowboarders will have access to the following lifts and portions of terrain in these areas on Vail Mountain:
- Avanti Express Lift (#2)
- Wildwood Express Lift (#3)
- Mountaintop Express Lift (#4)
- Riva Bahn Express Lift (#6)
- Game Creek Express Lift (#7)
- Born Free Express Lift (#8)
- Northwoods Express Lift (#11)
- Gopher Hill Lift (#12)
- Sourdough Express Lift (#14)
- Little Eagle Lift (#15)
- Vista Bahn Express Lift (#16)
- Sun Up Lift (#17)
- Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19)
- Cascade Village Lift (#20)
- Orient Express Lift (#21)
- Tea Cup Express Lift (#36)
Eagle’s Nest, Buffalo’s, Wildwood and the Look Ma level of Mid-Vail are open for on-mountain as well as Express Lift at Mountain Plaza. Two Elk Restaurant will open on Friday, Nov. 26.
As usual in the early season, Vail Mountain lifts will open at 9 a.m. to accommodate early-morning operations. Skiers and riders are asked to observe all posted signs and closures, especially during the early season. Closed trails may contain hazards due to early snow coverage. Crossing an on-mountain closure is a violation of the Colorado Ski Safety Act and will result in the loss of skiing privileges and could involve prosecution and a fine of up to $1,000.
For more information about Vail Mountain, including opening day, terrain updates, snow reports, events and lodging and vacation values, visit www.vail.com or contact the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).
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MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Biebl, ebiebl@vailresorts.com, (970) 754-3001
About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resort properties of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, Heavenly Mountain Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States and the Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and the consumer website is www.snow.com.