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Beaver Creek, Colo., Dec. 21, 2017 – Set at the base of a World Cup mountain, Beaver Creek Winter Culinary Weekend presented by GMC offers a wide range of epicurean experiences – from...

Hyatt Place Keystone, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Keystone, Colo., is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. Hyatt Place Keystone is owned by Realty Capital Partners and operated by Vail Resorts.

Today, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced that Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, have decided that the initial focus for their recently announced charitable fund will be on mental health issues in the Company’s local communities. Katz and Amsterdam created the new charitable fund in October 2017 with funding of approximately $58 million.

Both Breckenridge Ski Resort and Keystone Resort continue to expand terrain, as each resort has opened additional trails every week since Opening Day. Both resorts are offering top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding across multiple peaks prior to the holidays, and will be adding more terrain heading into this weekend. This morning, a brief burst of snow quickly brought two inches of snow to both resorts with additional snow in the forecast through the weekend.

The Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort, will celebrate the property’s 10th anniversary on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. The public celebration in Lionshead Village will include an ice skating show, live music and an ice carving exhibition. Following the outdoor event, a 10th anniversary celebration dinner will take place inside the hotel.

In early January, the Arvada location of Colorado Ski & Golf will be moving to a new location at 9170 Wadsworth Parkway in Westminster. This new space, which will be shared with the existing Bicycle Village, will also be receiving an updated moniker – Colorado Ski & Sports.

Mt. Brighton opened for business on Saturday, Dec. 8, sending the first chairlift of skiers – Brighton’s Jim Needham and Matt Widdick – up to the top of Metro Detroit’s popular winter sports destination.

Wilmot Mountain, a long-time favorite Midwest ski destination, announced today its opening date of Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. In addition to welcoming guests back to the ski slopes, Wilmot Mountain is celebrating its 80th anniversary season with even more improvements and new events.

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company plans to make an historic investment of CAD$66 million (USD$52 million) at Whistler Blackcomb this season focusing on three new lifts at the heart of the resort. This transformative investment features the addition of a new gondola on the Blackcomb side of the mountain, as well as several other lift infrastructure upgrades, providing quicker, easier access to all levels of terrain. The plan also represents the largest single-year capital investment program in the resort’s history, and the Company’s decision to accelerate the mountain improvements included in the Renaissance plan, while deferring consideration of the new water park.

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company will make significant capital improvements at the largest ski resort in the United States, Park City Mountain in Park City, Utah, slated to debut for the 2018-19 winter season.

Beaver Creek, Colo., Dec. 6, 2017 – With lifts turning and more than a foot of fresh snow falling during the past week, Beaver Creek invites guests to indulge in bold culinary and mountain...

In celebration of their 80th season, Wilmot Mountain has curated an exhibit at the Kenosha History Center that will feature a timeline from their opening in 1938 through today.

North America’s most iconic resorts from east to west coasts will open for the 2017-2018 ski season Friday, Nov. 17. Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb, North America’s largest resort, will open for the season with three feet of base snow, while Vermont’s Stowe Mountain Resort will open summit-to-base skiing on the resort’s world-renowned Mt. Mansfield. The Lake Tahoe Region’s Heavenly Mountain Resort will also open Friday, Nov. 17.

Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 22, skiers, snowboarders and national park explorers can make the most of their vacation spending this year with savings of up to 50 percent with Vail Resorts and RockResorts. Guests can book their entire vacation through Vail Resorts – from lodging and transportation to equipment rentals, and even time- and money-saving advance purchase lift tickets and ski school – which leaves more time for what’s important this time of year.

The deadline to purchase the 2017-2018 Epic Pass is Sunday, Nov. 19. The Epic Pass continues to provide the greatest value in skiing and snowboarding, offering access to 45 of the world’s best mountain resorts, including Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, the largest resort in North America, and Vail Resorts’ first East Coast mountain resort, Stowe in Vermont.

This winter, the best way to access unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Afton Alps and the best resorts in North America is with Vail Resorts’ season pass lineup. New this year, Minnesota skiers and snowboarders can now unlock access to Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America, and Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont, with both the Epic Pass and the Epic Local Pass. This is the last chance for guests to purchase a season pass before hitting the slopes this winter as all season passes are only available through Sunday, Nov. 19.

The Colorado ski and snowboard season is just beginning, but the deadline to purchase a season pass to experience Colorado’s premier resorts is Sunday, Nov. 19. Whether new to winter sports or lifelong enthusiasts, Colorado skiers and riders can ensure a season of great skiing at world-class resorts just a short drive from home.

Vail Resorts Retail (VRR) announced today that it has entered an agreement to purchase the assets of three outdoor retail stores on historic Main Street in Breckenridge, including The North Face, Columbia and Main Street Outlet, from long-time Breckenridge Ski Enterprise owners, Steve and Susan Lapinsohn. Vail Resorts Retail anticipates closing on the assets of the three stores and assuming operations in the same locations as tenants later this month.

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN), the leading global mountain resort company has partnered exclusively with the premium truck and SUV manufacturer GMC. This multi-year agreement marries GMC’s professional grade identity to Vail Resorts’ mission to provide guests with an experience of a lifetime.

Today, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz has established a new donor-advised fund, a charitable giving vehicle, which will be funded from the shares and proceeds he will receive from exercising Vail Resorts share appreciation rights (SARs) that are approaching their 10-year expiration date.

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced the launch of a ground-breaking new desktop and mobile website, EpicMix Time™ Insights (“Insights”), that provides full visibility into lift line wait times recorded for every lift each day of the 2016-17 winter season at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Park City.

Colorado Mountain Express, a subsidiary of Vail Resorts, announced today that it has received approval on a conditional use permit to convert a portion of a commercial property that the Company owns in Silverthorne, Colo. to workforce housing.

Vail Resorts, Inc., (NYSE: MTN) (“Vail Resorts”) announced today the promotion of Taylor Ogilvie, previously general manager of Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin, as the new vice president of the company’s urban ski areas. In addition to oversight of Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan, he will continue as the general manager at Wilmot Mountain.

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, the 96-Hour Sale clock starts ticking with the best values on mountain vacations across Vail Resorts and RockResorts destinations, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City and Grand Teton National Park. For additional details or to book, visit www.Snow.com/96hoursale.

Labor Day Weekend festivities featuring Hard Day’s Night, Tribute to The Beatles, and Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band, Tribute to Jimmy Buffet The fun continues all weekend long with Kids’...