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Vail opened a 5K cross-country ski track at Eagle’s Nest on Friday overlooking Mount of the Holy Cross.

The track is at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19), just west of the Pride Express Lift (#26).

“This is a great opportunity for us to introduce our guests to the basics of classic track skiing in a stunning environment that offers beautiful views and the Gore Range as a backdrop,” said Joe Schmitt, supervisor of the Vail Mountain Nordic School in a news release. “It also offers guests the opportunity to learn the art of cross-country skiing before venturing out on a wilderness tour with the Nordic School.”

The new track offers flats that are great for beginners and terrain for more experienced skiers. A pass or gondola ticket are required to ride the lift, but there is no charge to use the Nordic area.

The Vail Nordic School offers lessons daily from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and guests can register at the Golden Peak Nordic School desk at 9:30 a.m. to get outfitted for the lesson. Transportation is provided from Golden Peak to Lionshead and the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19). Lessons are $87 and include all rental equipment. Reservations are not required.

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Adventure Ridge also offers tubing, kids’ snowmobiling, bungee trampolines and ski biking.