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This season, Vail Resorts’ commitment to safety takes on more importance than ever amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz today announced the Company’s 2020/21 winter operating plan in a letter to guests, which outlines a comprehensive, out-front approach to operating its 34 North American resorts with the goal of ensuring a safe, enjoyable and successful ski and ride season.

Open Letter from Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz to Communities, Guests and Employees.

Vail Resorts announced today that it will open summer operations at Keystone and Crested Butte on June 26, Vail and Beaver Creek on July 1, and Breckenridge to follow on July 4.

Vail Resorts announced summer opening dates and operating plans at its North American resorts as well as the Company’s commitment to safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first set of resorts will open June 26, including Keystone, Crested Butte, Okemo and Mount Snow. Additional resorts are scheduled to open shortly thereafter, including Whistler Blackcomb (June 29, subject to provincial alignment), Vail and Beaver Creek (July 1), Park City (July 2); Heavenly (July 3); and Breckenridge (July 4).

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz has exercised stock appreciation rights (SARs), that were set to expire in 2021, and will be making a charitable donation of 100 percent of the proceeds received. Based on the market price on the date of exercise of $194.74 per share, the donation is equal to approximately $11.7 million.

Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz sent the following email to employees on June 2 regarding the gravity of the events unfolding across the United States in response to the unjust death of George Floyd and the continued presence of systemic racism facing the Black community.