Resort News
17 May 2016
GET ABOVE THE CLOUDS WITH WHISTLER BLACKCOMB THIS SUMMER
Whistler Blackcomb is going above and beyond this summer with new and improved summer activities aimed at elevating the PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience. Guests will see upgrades at every turn, from food and beverage events to hiking and sightseeing.
16 February 2016
Vail Resorts Named Among World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies By Fast Company
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has been named one of the world’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2016 by Fast Company, honored for exemplifying “the best in nimble business and impactful innovation” according to the magazine. Vail Resorts was the only Colorado company to make the list and was also chosen by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in the travel sector.
19 November 2015
‘Tis the Season for Exclusive Vail Resorts Holiday Events and Vacation Offers
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Nov. 19, 2015 – On the heels of up to two feet of fresh snowfall across Colorado, Utah and Lake Tahoe in the last week, it’s the perfect time to book a holiday vacation at one of the most iconic ski resorts in the country – Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. Fantastic early season skiing, combined with special events for the entire family will make for holiday memories that will last a lifetime.
22 October 2015
Vail Resorts’ Ski and Snowboard School Initiative Gives More Women What They Want on the Mountain
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Oct. 22, 2015 – Despite being the primary vacation planner and chief decision-maker both before and during a winter vacation, many women report not participating as much as they would like in the main purpose of the trip – skiing and snowboarding. Today, as part of the Vail Resorts’ ski and snowboard school initiative designed to improve the on-mountain experience for women, the Company announced a re-imagined version of its specialty women’s programs, incorporating guest feedback to give busy women or moms the ability to enjoy a guilt-free ski vacation themselves.
30 June 2015
Vail Resorts Closes Its Acquisition of Perisher, the Largest Mountain Resort in Australia
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company has closed on the acquisition of its first international mountain resort, Perisher Ski Resort (“Perisher”) in New South Wales, Australia, for total cash consideration of AU$176.2 million (approximately US$134.8 million).
30 March 2015
Perisher’s Freedom Pass is Now Epic
As part of the announced acquisition of Perisher by Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN), Perisher announced that it has re-opened sales of the Perisher Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits for the 2015 ski season. The 2015 Perisher Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits is on sale now through 31 May, for AU$749 for adults and AU$429 for students.
20 January 2015
2015 World Championships Organizers Welcome Four More Headlining Artists to Free World Championships Concerts Lineup
VAIL, Colo. – Jan. 21, 2014 – 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Organizing Committee is pleased to add four more headlining names to its free concert lineup for the Championships, including CeeLo Green, KC and the Sunshine Band, Craig Wayne Boyd and Andreas Gabalier. This latest announcement leaves just a few spots still to fill during the two weeks of the event.
17 January 2015
2015 World Championships Launch Ski Club Video Challenge
VAIL, Colo. – Jan. 16, 2015 – The 2015 FIS Alpine World Championships are now just days away, and the organizers are inviting all ski clubs to join in the excitement, with the opportunity to win $25,000 in prize money via a video contest.
04 December 2014
Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek Resort Announce Audi as the Official Vehicle Partner
VAIL, Colo. – Dec. 4, 2014 – Vail Resorts, the world’s premier mountain resort company, has partnered with Audi, a company synonymous with innovation, revolutionary engineering and progressive design, to be the official vehicle of Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek Resort. Through this exclusive, three-year relationship, guests of Vail and Beaver Creek will be able to experience Audi through complimentary shuttle services, interactive ski and snowboard school activations, and through signature resort events and celebrations, such as the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup and 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
29 November 2014
Skiers and Snowboarders Have More to Be Thankful for With the Opening of Vail’s China Bowl Today for the 2014-2015 Winter Season
VAIL, Colo. – Nov. 29, 2014 – Vail Mountain, one of the largest ski resorts in the world, continues to enjoy the gifts of Thanksgiving with the opening of its famed China Bowl today. Skiers and snowboarders now have access to more than 3,600 acres of developed skiable terrain – the most available in the country – with the opening of China Bowl along with the Sourdough Express Lift (#14), the Sun Up Lift (#17), the Orient Express Lift (#21) and the Tea Cup Express Lift (#36).