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Winter has arrived in earnest at all of Vail Resorts Colorado ski areas, with Beaver Creek and Crested Butte celebrating Opening Day yesterday.
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At Beaver Creek, guests were treated to signature chocolate chip cookies from morning through afternoon, including the annual Cookie Competition. A live DJ, bloody mary bar and new menu items like the prime rib sandwich kept the celebration going at Spruce Saddle Lodge, with 55 acres of skiing and riding down to the village on Latigo Flats and Gold Dust through Haymeadow Park.
“I could not be more thrilled with my first Opening Day at Beaver Creek, and I’m especially proud of the entire team that worked tirelessly to create our successful opening. Our guests’ excitement has been matched only by that of our employees, who were stoked to open for the season! From warm chocolate chip cookies and hot cocoa to start the day, to carving on perfect corduroy, I can’t wait for a season of signature Beaver Creek experiences to come.”
– Bobby Murphy, vice president and chief operating officer at Beaver Creek Resort
At Crested Butte, there were plenty of tutus and smiles to go around as skiers and riders got in their first laps of the season across nearly 35 acres of terrain. Guests enjoyed lift line giveaways, limited edition opening day posters, free snacks and a tutu station while listening to DJ Red spinning tracks on the snow next to Red Lady Express. Skiers and riders were able to refuel with all-day happy hour specials at Butte 66, as well as the debut of CBMR’s brand-new pizza restaurant in the Grand Lodge, Highlife Crust & Crafts.
“What an amazing way to kick off the ski and ride season at Crested Butte Mountain Resort! The energy has been great all day. It’s wonderful to see the smiles on our guests’ faces as they get in their first laps of the winter. We are so excited for the season ahead.”
– Tara Schoedinger, vice president and general manager of CBMR
With all five Colorado resorts now open for the winter 2023 – 24 season, nearly 500 acres of terrain are available for skiing and riding in Colorado on the Epic Pass, and more terrain is set to open soon. Guests have until Dec. 3 to purchase their Epic Pass before they go off sale for the season. Guests can access Mobile Pass & Mobile Lift Ticket technology this winter on the brand new My Epic app. This will allow guests to buy their pass or lift ticket online, activate and store it in the app, put their phone in their pocket, and get scanned, hands free, via Bluetooth® technology designed for low energy usage.
Beaver Creek
Crested Butte
