2009-10
Vail: Let the Eagle Bahn Gondola whisk you to the top of the Vail Ski Resort on Vail Mountain to Adventure Ridge. This fun filled activity center is not just for kids but the endless list of activities can be enjoyed by adults and families alike.
Ski biking, tubing, dinner, trampoline, kids snowmobiling and more. There is something for everyone. Get ready to have fun - no skis or snowboards needed - day and night. Special group activities can be arranged through our Group Services Department for groups of 20 people or more.
For more information, call (970) 754-8245.
2009-10 Dates & Hours of Operation
weather dependent & subject to change
Adventure Ridge
Vail's mountaintop adventure center is scheduled for the following dates - weather dependent.
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Open mid-December to April (close)
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Tuesday - Saturday 2:00 - 9:00pm
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*Closed Sundays and Mondays
Tubing
Tues - Sat 2-9pm. This multi-lane tubing hill with music has an easy lift-access. Tubing will begin on the hour and the half hour starting each day at 2:30 and the last at 8pm. First come, first served, subject to availability. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult on the hill. All tubers must be at least 36 inches tall.
Price: $25 per hour session
Ski-Biking
Part bike. Part skis. All adventure. If you're a skier looking for a challenge, you'll definitely want to sign up for nighttime downhill guided tours. Recommended for intermediate, expert or advanced-level skier or rider. Starting at 5 p.m., our guides show you how to ride the bikes and lead you down the mountain with the help of Dark..ENDS' head lamps. Children must be at least 14 years old and 4'6' in height.
Reservations recommended, call 970-476-9090. Tour Times: 4:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. *Weather conditions permitting
$65 Guided Tour
Trampoline
Tues- Sat 2-9pm. This bouncing bungee harnessed trampoline sends you sky high. Dual trampolines make it fun to bounce with a friend.
$10 per Session
Kids Snowmobiling
Kids cruise around Blizzard Speedway in specially crafted mini-snowmobiles. Designed for children 6-12 years of age and less than 110 pounds, the snowmobiles travel at a child's preferred pace. Sessions start every 30 minutes from 2:15 p.m. -8:15 p.m. *Weather conditions permitting
$25 per Session
Snowshoe
Hours: Sun and Mon from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues - Sat from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Guided Tours Daily 3 p.m.
Dates Of Operation: TBD
All ages welcome, but we recommend adults and kids over 10.
Discovery Center Dates and Hours:
Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Located in an all-seasons yurt atop Vail Mountain, the Nature Discovery Center is a community-based partnership between Vail Resorts, the US Forest Service and Gore Range Natural Science School (GRNSS). GRNSS naturalists provide daily nature hikes that explore Vail’s high alpine habitat and assist walk-in visitors with natural science learning. Winner of the 2004 Environmental Business Awardfrom the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education.
Snowshoe Tours Dates and Hours:
FREE guided snowshoe tours - daily at 3 p.m. (No reservations needed.)
For information, reservations and custom programs call 970-754-4675.
