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North America’s Highest Chairlift Set to Open with New Snow in Breckenridge
  • Breckenridge Ski Resort Receives more than a Foot of Snow in 48 Hours
  • Imperial Express SuperChair Scheduled to Open this Weekend

 
BROLL & Photo Alert:  Broadcast-quality video footage and photos of Breck’s new snow is available at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wcvr41spvmcas0g/PFtjG2Sf6bunder the Breckenridge/Jan. Snow folder.  For Skype interview opportunities, contact the communications team listed below.
 
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — Jan. 31, 2013 —After more than 10 inches of snow in the past 24 hours, snow continues to fall today at Breckenridge Ski Resort, adding to the 15 total inches reported in the past 48 hours. The good news doesn’t stop there, as Breckenridge has announced plans to open North America’s highest chairlift this weekend. 
 
With the Imperial Express SuperChair opening, skiers and riders will be able to access Whale’s Tail on Peak 8 and upper Peak 7 terrain, conditions permitting. Exact lift opening time and associated terrain updates will be announced on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Breckenridge, with full terrain and weather reports at www.breckenridge.com.
 
North America’s highest chairlift, The Imperial Express SuperChair, tops out at 12,840 feet after a quick 2.7 minute ride to the top of the Imperial Bowl. It gives skiers and riders easy access to three high-alpine bowls and hike-to access to the famed Lake Chutes and Snow White areas of Peak 8, when open.
 
Breckenridge Ski Resort requires all skiers and riders to observe all posted signs and warnings. Please keep off closed trails and out of closed areas for safety reasons.
 
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For the latest terrain openings, snow report, lowest priced lift tickets guaranteed, and more, visit Breckenridge.comor follow Breckenridge Ski Resort at www.facebook.com/Breckenridge or @breckenridgemtnon Twitter.

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About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
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