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As a global operator of 37 ski resorts, Vail Resorts is monitoring the rapidly evolving impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) from all angles. Unwaveringly and without question, our top priority is the health and wellbeing of our guests and employees. We are fortunate to have strong partnerships with the communities where we operate and we are closely monitoring the statements and following the guidance and recommendations from local, state/provincial and federal health agencies on cases of COVID-19.

We are aware of Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s ban on large gatherings and events of 250 people or more in King County, where Stevens Pass Resort is located, as well as the County’s local order

All Vail Resorts properties are operating normally. The health and wellbeing of our employees and guests is our top priority. As a part of that commitment, Vail Resorts is closely monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization’s (WHO) statements regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) and following the guidelines from these agencies, as well as from local health departments where we operate resorts in the United States, Canada and Australia.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — When skiers and riders hit the slopes next season with the Company’s discounted pass products, the savings will continue all season long. Today, Vail Resorts introduced ‘Epic Mountain Rewards,’ which gives pass holders a discount of 20 percent off food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals and more at the Company’s North American owned and operated resorts.

Since Commitment to Zero launched almost three years ago, Vail Resorts has been applauded for its industry-leading sustainability pledge with recognition from the ski industry, resort communities, and state of Colorado. With this week’s announcement of the 2020 Denver Business Journal “40 Under 40” recipients, it’s the person running Commitment to Zero being honored – Kate Wilson, senior director of sustainability at Vail Resorts.

Today, Vail Resorts Chief Executive Officer, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana’s Pantry, announced significant contributions totaling more than $2.8 million to further strengthen emotional wellness programs in more than ten mountain communities where Vail Resorts operates.

Today, Vail Resorts announced a series of major capital improvements across its resorts that are designed to make getting on and around its mountains faster and easier through terrain expansions, new lifts and expanded restaurant experiences.

Gravity Haus, the social club and hotel for modern outdoor enthusiasts, officially opened its first location today in Breckenridge, Colorado. Conceptualized by Denver-based entrepreneur Jim Deters and his wife Alicia Deters, Gravity Haus is a new take on mountain hospitality. At Gravity Haus, modern, boutique accommodations are fused seamlessly with guided outdoor adventures, community, tech-forward conveniences, and functional fitness and recovery.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Dec. 5, 2019 — Vail Resorts today announced that Nadia Rawlinson has been appointed to the Company's board of directors.