Join the season-long celebration of Vail mountain's 50th anniversary from November 2012 through August 2013! Guests and locals alike are invited to join a celebration of Vail's extensive history over the past 50 years.
Event Schedule:
First Tracks with the US Ski Team November 15, 2012 For the third year join in a live celebration as the 2013 US Alpine Ski Team is named in Vail. Catch your favorite racers, including Olympic gold medalists Lindsey Vonn, Bode Miller, Julia Mansuso and Ted Ligety at the live event in Arrabelle Square in Lionshead. Begins at 5:00pm.
Opening Day Celebration Gondola Dedication November 16, 2012 Vail is officially debuting its new state-of-the-art gondola on opening day of the 50th season. The Leitner-Poma of America gondola features 10-passenger cabins with heated, coushined seats, wifi and a 7.5-minute ride to the Mid-Vail. Begins at 8:30am.
Vail Snow Daze December 10-16, 2012 This year's lineup is sure to excite and entertain all with headliners Wilco, The Shins, Michael Franti and Spearhead.
Contributed by
Ashley Apple Smith 11/14/2012
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