Gondola One opens for bike hauls & hiking this weekend, June 14-16

Jun. 12, 2013
Vail gondolas open for summerGreat news, mountain bikers! Gondola One will open for bike hauls this weekend as well as for scenic rides and lunch at Sarge’s barbeque. Open trails will include: Berrypicker and Fireweed up to the top of Gondola One for hiking, and portions of Hank’s Hideaway, Fred’s Lunch, Lionsdown, Cubs Way, Gitalong Road, Big Mamba and Onza Alley for mountain biking.Sarge’s outdoor barbeque at Mid-Vail will be open to feed the appetites of hungry hikers and mountain bikers, as well as for guests just looking to enjoy lunch with a view of the Gore Range.

Starting Thursday, June 20, the Eagle Bahn Gondola will open for summer operations, including access to signature summer activities at Adventure Ridge and on-mountain dining.

Scenic rides will be offered on both gondolas for the summer season. Bike hauls will also be offered on both gondolas and additional trails will open as soon as conditions permit. Both Gondola One and the Eagle Bahn Gondola will operate according to the following summer schedules:

Gondola One*

  • Weekend-Only: June 14-16
    • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday
  • Daily: Thursday, June 20 – Monday, Sept. 2
    • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*Bikes will be allowed up the gondola until 4 p.m.

 

Eagle Bahn Gondola and Adventure Ridge**

  • Daily: Thursday, June 20 – Monday, Sept. 2
    • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday
    • 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday
  • Weekends-Only: Sept. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29.
    • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday

**Bikes will be allowed up the gondola until 6 p.m.

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