15) will access beginner terrain at Eagle’s Nest. 4) will give skiers and riders access to Swingsville and Ramshorn runs in the Mid Vail area. The gondolas and lifts will operate from 9 a.m. 1) out of Vail Village and the Eagle Bahn Gondola (No. Vail Mountain plans to open Gondola One (No. There will also be people camped out at the base to claim first chair bragging rights and it’s a reason to go to work a little bit later just to make a few turns.Īs of Wednesday, a press release sent out by Vail Resorts stated that Vail Mountain would open the mountain with more than 55 acres of terrain. The first day of the season is always exciting with plenty of costume-clad enthusiasts on the snow. Get ready to enjoy the first day of skiing and snowboarding in Eagle County on Friday as Vail Mountain opens for its 61st season.