Riders of the first gondola break the Opening Day banner on Friday in Vail. The resort opened with 130 acres of skiable terrain. Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
Vail Police Officer Greg Schwartz flips pancakes in addition to bacon during Vail’s opening Friday in Vail Village. Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
A skier takes in the view from the top of Avanti Express Lift on Opening Day at Vail. Meadows connected Avanti to Mid-Vail.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
Vail Mountain safety workers begin their shift on Opening Day Friday in Vail.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
Skiers and snowboarders enjoy Opening Day Friday in Vail.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
Mountain Top Express takes skiers and riders to the top of Vail Mountain on Friday. Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
