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Closing Weekend 2016

Snowy weather in the forecast for 2015-2016 closing weekend.

We are getting ready to wrap up Vail’s 2015 – 2016 winter season. It’s been an incredible season with outstanding spring conditions that allowed us to extend the season by a week! Get all the details on closing weekend and thank you for joining us at Vail for another unforgettable year!

TERRAIN UPDATE

During closing weekend Vail plans to provide skiers and snowboarders access to the majority of the Front Side of the mountain as well as Sun Up and Sun Down Bowls, more than 2,500 acres of terrain. Lifts will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4p.m. on Saturday, April 16 and will close on a rolling schedule on Sunday, April 17.

We are looking to operate the following lifts for the remainder of the season:

• Gondola One
• Eagle Bahn Gondola
• Avanti Express Lift (#2)
• Wildwood Express Lift (#3)
• Mountain Top Express Lift (#4)
• High Noon Express Lift (#5)
• Riva Bahn Express Lift (#6)
• Northwoods Express Lift (#11)
• Little Eagle Lift (#15)

Chairlift Operations

Given the variable spring snow conditions and limited egress routes off the mountain, downloading early at the end of the day to get ahead of the crowd is strongly encouraged. Some lifts may close earlier than normal on the final day of the season. Please note the following tentative lift closure times:

• 2:30 p.m. Closing
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola
  • Little Eagle #15

• 3 p.m. Closing:
  • Gondola One
  • Avanti Express Lift (#2)
  • Riva Bahn Express Lift (#6)
  • High Noon Express Lift (#5)

• 3:30 p.m. Closing
  • Wildwood Express Lift (#3)
  • Mountain Top Express Lift (#4)
  • Northwoods Express Lift (#11)

VAIL SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL

The Vail Ski & Snowboard School will be open for private lessons only based out of Lionshead and Vail Village. Reservations recommended for ski school. Please call, (970)754-4300

ON-MOUNTAIN DINING

Dining will be available at Express Lift, Look Ma Level at Mid-Vail, Sarge’s, the Marketplace at Eagle’s Nest and Buffalo’s.

Notes for Closing Weekend

Vail Resorts operates Vail Mountain under special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service and has made the decision to close these lifts early and to later close the mountain to the public on closing day. On Sunday, all operating lifts and decks will close for the season at 4 p.m. and public restrooms will close at 4 p.m. As is customary, Vail Ski Patrol will detonate a series of avalanche explosives to signal the end of the season and the time at which guests are asked to depart.

U.S. Forest Service and local law enforcement officers will be on the mountain Sunday to help facilitate a safe end to the ski and snowboard season. Guests are expected to abide by the laws and rules of skiing and snowboarding and risk fines or arrest for irresponsible behavior and violations of federal laws. Skiers and snowboarders must continue to abide by the Colorado Ski Safety Act and “Your Responsibility Code” and observe all posted signs and closures.

Guests are reminded that using any ski lift or trail while impaired by alcohol or controlled substances such as marijuana is prohibited under the Colorado Ski Safety Act. Guests are also not permitted to ride lifts, ski or snowboard on Vail Mountain with open containers or exposed quantities of alcohol, coolers, suitcase-like carriers, barbeques or similar items. One daypack per person will be permitted on closing day, provided the bag fits in a five-gallon container. Bags that do not meet the requirement are subject to search and will only be allowed if they contain no alcohol or controlled substances.

Inappropriate behavior that may jeopardize the experience of other guests is not tolerated. As in recent years, violators who are ticketed or arrested will lose skiing and snowboarding privileges for the 2015-2016 season. Those who disobey posted signs and closures or engage in other inappropriate behavior could lose skiing and snowboarding privileges for up to the entire 2015-2016 season.

Resort officials ask everyone for their continued cooperation with ski patrol and other Vail Mountain staff on closing day Sunday. For those picnicking on the mountain, trash and recycling containers will be provided. Skiers and riders are also reminded that variable late-spring conditions exist and are encouraged to descend or download early. Once Vail Ski Patrol sweeps the mountain, it will remain closed until summer operations resume in early-June.