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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’...

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced today it will seek to rezone a parcel of land the Company owns in East Vail, Colo. with the goal of developing a community workforce housing project that includes rental units and land to be preserved as open space.

Colorado skiers and snowboarders must purchase a 2017-2018 winter season pass by Sept. 4, 2017 to secure the guaranteed lowest price. The recent release of the Keystone A-Basin 4-Pack, now available for just $209, joins the Keystone A-Basin and Epic Local season pass lineup as a popular option for local skiers and riders.

In anticipation of the 2017-18 ski season, Park City Mountain is offering more opportunities for families to ski and snowboard together this winter. Through the Epic SchoolKids program, all Utah elementary school students – kindergarten through fifth grade – can receive five free days of skiing or snowboarding at Park City Mountain plus a free first-timer ski or snowboard lesson with complimentary rental equipment. Families wishing to join their Epic SchoolKids on the slopes will find the best deal with the Park City 4-Pack, or the Epic Local Pass which are now available for the guaranteed lowest price only through Monday, Sept. 4.

Mt. Brighton, Michigan’s premier ski and snowboard area, announced today that Labor Day is the last chance to lock in the lowest available price on passes for the 2017-2018 season, including the option for unlimited access locally and out West. The Epic Pass provides unlimited access to Mt. Brighton as well as 14 additional world-class ski resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and Park City in Utah; and new for the 2017-2018 season, Michigan skiers and snowboarders can also unlock access to Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America.

Vail Resorts, Inc., (NYSE: MTN) (“Vail Resorts”) announced today the appointment of Geoff Buchheister, previously vice president for the company’s urban ski areas, as the new vice president and general manager for Keystone Resort.

Labor Day is the Last Chance for Chicago- and Milwaukee-Area Skiers to Purchase 2017-2018 Season Passes at the Guaranteed Lowest Price to Ski Wilmot and the Best of North America The Epic Local...

The Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass now include access to Whistler Blackcomb and Stowe Mountain Resort The Epic Pass is the first true worldwide ski pass offering unlimited, unrestricted access to...

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company will aggressively pursue a comprehensive sustainability commitment, called “Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint”. This ambitious undertaking, announced to employees at a companywide event today, commits to zero net emissions by 2030, zero waste to landfill by 2030 and zero net operating impact to forests and habitat.

BROOMFIELD, Colo.–June 28, 2017–Vail Resorts, Inc., (NYSE: MTN) (“Vail Resorts”) announced today the appointment of Mike Goar, current vice president and chief operating officer of...

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) (“Vail Resorts”) announced today the appointment of Pete Sonntag, the current senior vice president of the company’s Lake Tahoe region, as the new chief operating officer of Whistler Blackcomb. Sonntag will start this summer once his Canadian work visa is approved.

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company has closed on its acquisition of Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont, the premier, high-end resort for skiers and snowboarders on the East Coast. Vail Resorts acquired the resort from Mt. Mansfield Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG).

Vail Resorts announced today that the Company has closed on the acquisition of Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe, Vt. The Epic Pass offers unlimited, unrestricted access to Stowe Mountain Resort for the 2017-2018 winter season, and the Epic Local Pass will offer 10 days of skiing at Stowe. The iconic, East Coast resort is the newest among 45 of the world’s most renowned mountain destinations to be offered with the Epic Pass – which includes the best of the West throughout 10 world-class destination resorts.

"We are deeply saddened by the decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. As a global company, Vail Resorts believes we have a unique responsibility to protect the incredible natural...

Vail Resorts announced today that Whistler Blackcomb Resort chief operating officer, Dave Brownlie, has decided to step down from his role. Following a career at the resort that spans nearly three decades, Brownlie made the personal decision to step down from his role and pursue other endeavors.

Epic Discovery provides a unique, on-mountain summer experience, immersing guests in activities which provide big-time thrills; allow them to challenge themselves physically; guide them to explore and better understand their natural surroundings; connect them to the unique history of the town, and ultimately, create lifelong memories.

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) (“Vail Resorts”) announced today the appointment of Bobby Murphy as the new vice president and general manager of Stowe Mountain Resort, effective at acquisition close, expected in June.

Vail Resorts announced today that it has named Inntopia, the leading e-commerce and central reservation platform for destination travel in North America, as a key partner to offer guests more real-time booking, lodging options and dynamic pricing across the Company’s brand websites. Headquartered in Stowe, Vt., Inntopia offers the most flexible and robust advanced reservation system in existence. Vail Resorts will launch the use of Inntopia’s inventory distribution network this summer across the Company’s brand websites.

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced the hiring of Lynanne J. Kunkel as chief human resources officer of the Company, effective May 15, 2017. Kunkel will oversee all facets of human resources leadership and management across the Company’s global operations, and lead the Company’s efforts in attracting, supporting and developing talent.

Vail Resorts announced today that the Epic Pass plans to offer unlimited, unrestricted access to Stowe Mountain Resort for the 2017-2018 winter season, subject to the closing of the acquisition. Purchasing the 2017-2018 Epic Pass now through Sunday, April 9 ensures that skiers and snowboarders will lock in the lowest price, combined with the most benefits, such as six discounted lift tickets (“Buddy Tickets”) for family and friends. Stowe will be the newest resort among 45 of the world’s most iconic mountain destinations to be offered with the Epic Pass (subject to the closing of the acquisition) – which includes the best of the West throughout ten world-class destination resorts – such as Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, and Whistler Blackcomb.

Today, Mt. Brighton announced that passes for the 2017-2018 season to Michigan’s premier ski and snowboard area are on sale now, including the option for unlimited access locally and out West. There is no other pass that provides everyday access to Mt. Brighton as well as 12 additional world-class ski resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and Park City in Utah; and new for the 2017-2018 season, Michigan skiers and snowboarders can also unlock access to Whistler Blackcomb.

Wilmot Mountain, which recently underwent $13 million in improvements, announced today that passes for the 2017-2018 season to Wisconsin’s premier ski and snowboard area are on sale now, including the option for unlimited access locally and out West. There is no other pass that provides everyday access to Wilmot as well as to 12 world-class mountain resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek and Breckenridge in Colorado, Park City in Utah; and new for the 2017-2018 season, Chicago- and Milwaukee-area skiers and snowboarders can also unlock access to Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America.

Afton Alps announced today that passes for the 2017-2018 season to the Twin Cities’ premier ski and snowboard area are on sale now, including the option for unlimited access locally and out West. There is no other pass that provides everyday access to Afton Alps as well as 12 additional world-class ski resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and Park City in Utah; and new for the 2017-2018 season, Whistler Blackcomb.

Skiers and snowboarders who are already dreaming of the 2017-2018 winter season can now rejoice because the Epic Pass, the only worldwide ski pass, will return for the 2017-2018 season, again providing the greatest value in skiing and snowboarding for those who want unlimited, unrestricted access to the most iconic mountain resorts in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe.

Cyclists of all ages can get a jump on their spring and summer pedaling program beginning Saturday, March 11 during the 17th annual Deals on Wheels event at all five Bicycle Village locations. The single largest bike sale in Colorado runs through Sunday, March 19 and boasts more than 3,000 adult-sized road and mountain bikes from top manufacturers such as Trek, Raleigh and Scott.

Amidst the largest snowpack in 22 years, the Best of Tahoe Resorts announce extended ski seasons for Heavenly Mountain Resort daily through April 23, and the weekend of April 28 – 30; Northstar California now offers skiing through April 23. Kirkwood continues with legendary spring skiing through April 16.