Vail to open Blue Sky Basin on Friday
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- Created on Tuesday, 30 November 2010 15:27
- Written by Nathan
After surpassing the 100-inch mark for season-to-date snowfall Monday morning – nearly seven weeks earlier than last season – Vail announced it will open Blue Sky Basin this Friday, bringing the resorts open skiable terrain to 4,308 acres this season.
Beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, skiers and snowboarders will have access for the first time this season to the Skyline Express Lift and Pete’s Express Lift in Blue Sky Basin.
The expanded Bwana Terrain Park on the western end of Vail’s Front Side also will be open, offering a series of boxes, rails and other features designed for freestyle progression with a combination of small and medium hits. The park has been expanded this season to include more small-sized features for kids and novice park riders.
“The snow continues to fall and we continue to open up more terrain for our guests,” said Chris Jarnot, chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. “The beginning of this season has been fantastic! We surpassed 100 inches of cumulative snowfall at mid-mountain today, nearly seven weeks earlier than last season, and we’re thrilled to be opening Blue Sky Basin on Friday. It will be another great weekend to blow off Christmas shopping and come to Vail!”
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 (754-8425).
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