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Vail Resorts Says Skier Visits Down 10.8 Percent

January 12, 2018

Vail Resorts Inc. reported season-to-date total skier visits for the company’s North American mountain resorts were down 10.8 percent compared to the prior year season-to-date period, impacted by low snow levels in the western regions. Season-to-date ski school revenue was down 4.5 percent and dining revenue was down 8.7 percent compared to the prior year […]

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Family of 12 Iconic North American Mountain Destinations Finally Gets a Name

January 11, 2018

Alterra Mountain Company formed by Affiliates of KSL Capital Partners and Henry Crown and Company spreading across five states.

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Beech Mountain Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration Jan. 25-28

January 10, 2018

Beech Mountain Resort will honor its milestone ski season with a 50th Anniversary Celebration, Jan. 25-28. Activities include live music, fireworks, craft beer, trivia and the Great Cardboard Box Derby, a beloved annual tradition. Festivities kick off Thursday evening, Jan. 25, with Beech Mountain-themed trivia at the resort’s Beech Tree Bar and Grille. High Standards, […]

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Vail Resorts Takes Step Toward Zero Footprint Hiring Renewable Choice Energy

January 10, 2018

Renewable Choice Energy to assist Vail Resorts in identifying green energy opportunities.

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Luxury Alpine Sportswear Brand Alps and Meters Opens Unique Retail Concept Inside St. Regis

January 4, 2018

“The St. Regis Deer Valley is one of the top luxury ski destinations anywhere in the world”, said Founder/CEO Louis Joseph, former Global Director of Strategy and Innovation at PUMA SE, “We are excited to share the brand with residents, visitors, and guests of the hotel alike.”

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Five Things to Know About New Mexico’s Angel Fire Resort

December 23, 2017

Angel Fire Resort has added a more robust snowmaking system and upgraded the electrical of the resort’s famous Chile Express high-speed, detachable quad.

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Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Continue to Lead the Nation this Season

December 11, 2017

Last week’s colder temperatures and abundant sunshine made it a great time to get on the slopes in Pacific Northwest mountains.

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Giro Partners as Official Helmet Supplier of Mammoth Mountain's Unbound Terrain Parks

December 10, 2017

The continued relationship brings Giro together with organizations committed to lowering the instances of injury in their customers with inclusion in Mammoth Mountain’s Safety Month.

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Historic Investments and Transformation for Whistler Blackcomb and Park City Mountain

December 10, 2017

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced that the company plans to make an historic investment of CAD$66 million (USD$52 million) at Whistler Blackcomb this season focusing on three new lifts at the heart of the resort. This transformative investment features the addition of a new gondola on the Blackcomb side of the mountain, as well […]

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Fairbank Group Initiates Variable Lift Ticket Pricing Inspired by Airlines

November 16, 2017

As the start of the 2017-18 ski season has begun, the Fairbank Group of New England ski resorts — Bromley Mountain, Cranmore Mountain Resort and Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort — officially launched airline-style variable lift ticket pricing for skiers and riders able to plan ahead and purchase tickets online before they arrive. Discounts of 30 […]

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