Brittany Peterson, The Associated Press
Ian Sidwell adjusts a machine used to make snow at Vail Mountain Resort as snowboarders ride a lift, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Vail, Colo. Newer snowmaking technology is allowing ski areas to be more efficient with energy and water usage as climate change continues to threaten snowpack levels. Getting your player ready...
Vail Mountain will open Friday at 9 a.m. with at least 75 acres of open terrain for skiers and snowboarders, the resort announced Wednesday.
Gondola One is set to start transporting guests up the mountain at 9 a.m., where the Mountaintop Express lift (No. 4) will offer access to the Swingsville and Ramshorn runs. Skiers will be required to download at the end of the ski day.
The Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead will also open for the season Friday, as well, offering access to the beginner area at Eagle’s Nest. Guests using that beginner area will also have to download the Eagle Bahn gondola at the conclusion of their ski day.
