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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.