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Six Inches of New Snow Blankets the Slopes at Vail
Six inches of fresh powder greeted skiers and snowboarders today at Vail Mountain, one of the largest ski resorts in the world, as Mother Nature delivered more snow than expected overnight. Open Snow meteorologist, Joel Gratz, forecasts that a series of storms may return to Vail again this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
 
Skiers and snowboarders at Vail have access to all 5,289 acres of the mountain’s developed ski and snowboard terrain.
 
Décimo – The Ultimate Mountaintop Nightclub Experience Returns to Vail Saturday, Jan. 24
Celebrate the new snow at Vail this weekend with skiing and snowboarding by day and world-class DJ entertainment and dancing by night at the resort’s newest mountaintop nightclub experience, Décimo! The exclusive event debuted on New Year’s Eve this winter and will take place for five additional nights throughout the 2014-2015 season, offering guests a unique party destination located at 10,250 feet above sea-level.
 
This Saturday the evening’s entertainment will be headlined by American DJ and producer, Baauer, who achieved global recognition with his hit track “Harlem Shake.” Opening acts for the evening will include Brazilian DJ sensation, Marina Diniz, as well as Denver-based DJ and resident at Beta nightclub, Scott Paradis.
 
Décimo is a 21 and over event and doors open at 9 p.m. For information on Décimo events for the 2014-2015 winter season, FAQs and ticketing or VIP package details, visit www.DecimoVail.com or call (970) 754-CIMO (2466).
 
EpicDay Express: For the Ultimate Convenience and Savings on Lift Tickets
With the implementation of a new mobile ticket platform, guests now have the ability to purchase daily lift tickets online and on their mobile devices, in advance or up-to-the-minute before enjoying the mountain at the guaranteed lowest price – as much as 25 percent off the lead rate. In other words, bypass the normal ticket window and get on the mountain faster than ever! Existing hard card lift passes may be instantly reloaded, allowing skiers and snowboarders to head right to the lift. For guests who need a new hard card, an express lane will be available at ticket windows for added convenience.
 
About Vail Mountain
Coveted as one of the largest ski resorts in the world with more than 5,200 acres of skiable terrain, seven legendary Back Bowls spanning seven miles, and the most groomed terrain on the planet, Vail has been an extraordinary winter vacation destination for passionate skiers and snowboarders for more than 50 years. It is home to world-class athletes during the U.S. Ski Team early-season training sessions in Golden Peak, the Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships and the future 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships. Under blue skies more than 300 days each year, friends and families reconnect and celebrate here from year to year and generation to generation. The vacation experience is exceptional, from the Vail Ski & Snowboard School to events, activities and festivals, shops and spas, abundant culinary experiences and luxurious accommodations. Coupled with the vision inherent in the spirit of Vail’s founders, and a modern day commitment to excellence in all aspects of guest service and operations, Vail is a mountain resort like nothing on earth. www.vail.com.  
 
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About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
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; Park City and Canyons in Utah; 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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Liz Biebl

Director, Brand Communications
Email: ebiebl@vailresorts.com
Phone: (303) 404-1831

Sara Lococo

Senior Communications Manager
Email: slococo@vailresorts.com
Phone: (970) 496-3210
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