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Vail, Colorado Celebrates 50 Years!

By Melissa Alcorn October 9, 2012
The new ski and snowboard season at Vail Mountain marks the 50th anniversary for the world-class resort and everyone is invited to the party!

The celebration begins with the third annual First Tracks with the U.S. Ski Team on November 15th.  During this live public event, the U.S. Alpine Ski team will be named and fans can catch their favorite ski racers and Olympic gold medalists gearing up for another World Cup Season.  The following day, share in the unveiling of Vail Mountain’s new state-of-the-art, heated, wi-fi enabled, gondola.  The excitement continues in anticipation of the Vail’s December 15th Birthday Celebration with concerts, a public film premiere, and more, then keeps going through 2013 with Vail Family Holidaze, Winter Mountain Games, Burton US Open, and plenty of other events sure to be enjoyed by every member of your family!

Join Vail this fall and winter as they celebrate their humble beginnings and heritage, as well as the very exciting milestone of 50 years.  Click HERE to see a list of event highlights to help you plan your fall and winter ski getaway in Vail, Colorado.