Vail Mountain to Open for Summer Operations on Friday
VAIL, Colo. – May 30, 2017 – Vail Mountain will open for summer operations on Friday, June 2, 2017 with access to Gondola One out of Vail Village during the weekend. Operations will expand to daily mountain access via Gondola One in Vail Village and the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead Village on Friday, June 9, 2017.
Epic Discovery will open for the second summer at Vail Mountain on Friday, June 9, 2017. New this year, Paramount Peak, a 36-foot-tall permanent climbing wall and the Kids Ride Free Program, which provides kids ages 12 and younger free access up the gondola with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Summer 2017 Gondola Dates & Hours
Gondola One, Vail Village
- June 2-4
- 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday
- June 9 – September 4
- 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- September 8 – October 1
- 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday
Eagle Bahn Gondola, Lionshead Village
- June 9 – September 4
- 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- June 22 – September 2
- 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday through Sunday
- September 8 – October
- 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday
Adventure Ridge
- June 9 – September 4
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- September 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29 – October 1
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For more information about Vail Mountain, call the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245) or visit www.vail.com.
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About Vail Mountain
Under blue skies more than 300 days each year, Vail is an extraordinary mountain resort destination. The vacation experience is exceptional, from the awe-inspiring terrain and natural beauty of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch Ranges to world-class events, activities and festivals, shops and spas, and the abundant culinary experiences and luxurious accommodations that line the pedestrian-friendly streets of Vail Village and Lionshead. Vail is where outdoor pursuits meet village sophistication. Offering more than 5,200 acres of developed ski and snowboard terrain including seven legendary Back Bowls in winter, and flourishing with new summer activities with the debut of Epic Discovery in 2016, the options for year-round adventure are endless. Coupled with the vision inherent in the spirit of Vail’s founders, and a modern day commitment to excellence in all aspects of guest service and operations, Vail is a mountain resort like nothing on earth.
Media Contact
Sally Gunter, (970) 754-3001, sgunter@vailresorts.com
Maggie Meisinger, (970) 754-4528, mmeisinger@vailresorts.com