Vail Resorts to Operate Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

· Vail Resorts enters into a long-term lease with Talisker for first mountain resort in Utah.

· Canyons will be included in the Epic Season Pass for the 2013-2014 winter season.

BROOMFIELD, Colo.—May 29, 2013—Vail Resorts today announced that the Company has entered into a long-term lease with affiliate companies of Talisker Corporation for Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah. Under the lease, Vail Resorts has assumed all of the resort operations of Canyons while Talisker has retained its development rights for four million square feet of real estate at the resort.

Austria Is Now Epic

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:00:00 EST

BROOMFIELD, Colo.– May 7, 2013 – Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced an epic partnership with the one of the most famous ski regions in the world, Arlberg, Austria, home to legendary mountain resorts of St. Anton, Lech-Zürs, St. Christoph and Stuben. The Epic Pass now features five free consecutive days of skiing and riding in Arlberg, bringing the total access to 15 world-class mountains in three countries and further enhancing the already exceptional value of the world’s greatest ski pass. At only $689, the Epic Pass is the best value on a lift pass in the industry. Epic Pass holders have the opportunity to extend their winter from the U.S. to Europe—for the second consecutive year—and experience both Verbier, Switzerland, and now Arlberg, Austria, in addition to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Eldora in Colorado, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe. Boasting an average annual snowfall of 23 feet, the Arlberg area is legendary among skiers and riders from around the globe as the cradle of skiing, revered for the world-class experience and innovation in the sport that it affords while maintaining its traditional, Alpine character.

Vail and Breckenridge Extend Ski Seasons

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — April 16, 2013 —Breckenridge Ski Resort and Vail officials announced today they will extend the two resorts’ ski seasons one additional weekend, April 19-21, due to the large amounts of snow the resorts have received over the last part of the season. Breckenridge has received over five feet of snow so far in April, including another 16 inches since the official closing on Sunday. At Vail, 24 inches has fallen since closing day of the 50^th anniversary season. Additional snow is in the forecast this week for both resorts.

Ten Reasons to Buy the Vail Resorts Season Pass Before April 14

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

2013-14 Season Passes are now available and here are the top reasons why guests should buy them before April 14, 2013. Click on read more to see the full infographic.

Lindsey Vonn to Award Six Ski Race Scholarships for Aspiring Young Racers in Colorado and Lake Tahoe As Part of EpicMix Racing Program

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST

BROOMFIELD, Colo.– March 30, 2013 – Olympic champion skier and EpicMix Race pacesetter Lindsey Vonn today announced she is awarding six youth ski racers scholarships to local race programs at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly and Northstar. Vail Resorts donated a portion of its revenue from the new EpicMix Race program across the six resorts to support Vonn's commitment to giving back to the skiing community for future generations. Two scholarships will be given to Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, for Vail and Beaver Creek racers; two scholarships will be given to Team Summit for Keystone and Breckenridge racers; and one scholarship each will be awarded to the Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation and the Northstar Ski Racing Club.

Vail Resorts Introduces Epic Discovery, a Summer Mountain Adventure at Breckenridge Ski Resort

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:30:00 EST

Epic Discovery at Breckenridge Ski Resort is the second comprehensive new summer activities plan proposal by Vail Resorts to U.S. Forest Service under new legislation.
Epic Discovery to encourage “learn through play”, promoting environmental education and forest stewardship with numerous activities across the mountain.
Vail Resorts to work with The Nature Conservancy on environmental education experiences for guests and will contribute 1 percent of summer lift ticket and activity revenue toward forest restoration projects

This Spring, Lindsey Vonn, O.A.R., and 3OH!3 and help our Colorado Skiers and Riders Say Farewell to an Incredible 2012-2013 Season with Vail Resorts

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

BROOMFIELD, Colo.– March 27, 2013 – When spring comes to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado it brings Spring Back to Vail, Spring Fever, Pond Skimming and so much more this year. Skiers and riders will close out Vail’s 50^th anniversary season with free live concerts from O.A.R, Sublime, and Jimmy Cliff; At Beaver Creek girls who participate in the Ski Girls Rock program can enjoy lunch with Lindsey Vonn; At Breck, celebrate spring time with Spring Fever events with concerts from Matisyahuand other platinum artists. New this year, try a daredevil Red Bull Schlittentag on Keystone’s closing day and show everyone what a daredevil you are with free range to create the fastest sled on snow. With two and a half feet of snow at Breckenridge, 20 inches at Vail, and 19 inches at Beaver Creek and Keystone this week Mother Nature is setting the scene for amazing spring ski and riding conditions. Here’s the line up to end the 2012-2013 winter season with a bang. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

Vail Resorts' Line-Up of 2013-2014 Season Passes Gives Skiers and Snowboarders Greater Variety Than Ever Before and the Best Value for Skiing and Riding Nine World-Class Resorts in Colorado, Nevada and California

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

New for Next Season is the Epic 4-Day Pass at $349, Representing a 30-Percent off the Purchase Price of Lift Tickets

Epic Pass Also Includes an Extended Five Days of Free Skiing at Verbier Resort in Switzerland

BROOMFIELD, Colo.– March 12, 2013–Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) is now offering skiers and snowboarders from across the country access to the most resorts, the greatest flexibility and the best value in their ski and ride vacation next winter with its industry-leading season pass line-up. New this year, the Epic 4-Day Pass allows skiers and riders to save up to 30 percent off of lift tickets when skiing or riding any four days of the season at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood Resorts in Lake Tahoe at $349 for adults and $199 for children (ages 5-12).

Spend Spring Break with Vail Resorts; Fly, Ski, Stay and Play for Free

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Feb. 14, 2013 – Those seeking village relaxation or adrenaline can find it all at through Vail Resorts this Spring Break. With amazing rates on lodging, flights and activities, Vail Resorts makes it easy to enjoy a goggle tan, guilt free as you head for sun-soaked ski days, alpine après and luxurious accommodations. Having fun on spring snow? Spread the word on social networks with the tag#CelebrateOnSnow.

Couple to Tie the Knot Following Romantic Snowman Proposal at Beaver Creek Resort

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

BEAVER CREEK, Colo.—Feb. 11, 2013— A milestone event happened on Feb. 8 at Beaver Creek Resort for Ashley Owens and Philip Butler. Thanks to Philip’s creativity and Beaver Creek Resort they were able to pull off an amazing marriage proposal and an experience of a lifetime for Philip and Ashley including a private snow cat ride, a romantic dinner and a snowman asking an important question.

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