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Vail Resorts to Develop 4th Base Village at West Lionshead, Vail Mountain, CO

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The Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and East West Partners today announced a partnership to develop the West Lionshead area into a fourth base village at Vail Mountain, the world’s premier alpine destination. The new base village, planned in the location formerly designated for the Ever Vail project, will reinforce Vail Mountain’s status as a world-class destination, and is anticipated […]
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Big White Ski Resort, BC, Ranked #4 in Canada by Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards

Kelowna, BC, October 1, 2024 – Big White Ski Resort has been honoured as one of the top ski resorts in North America by the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards, announced today. The prestigious accolade reflects the votes of over 125,000 Condé Nast Traveller readers in the UK, who shared their travel experiences and insights to highlight the best global […]
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New Killington Resort, VT, Ownership Group to Invest $30 Million in On-Mountain Capital Improvements 

Sale to local owners closed without debt  Killington, VT (September 30, 2024) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, announces the closure of its sale to local, independent ownership on September 27. The new ownership group, led by Phill Gross and Michael Ferri, is committed to reinvesting all profits into capital improvements for the […]
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Ski & Board in the Heart of London, UK, This Weekend: Peak Performance to Host Rail Jam at Covent Garden

This Saturday, September 27, Peak Performance will transform the famous Covent Garden Piazza into the epicenter of UK ski culture by throwing a ski rail jam, harking back to the 1995 big air that took place in the Piazza in the heart of London. Alongside world-famous Peak Performance athletes such as Alex Hackel, Henrik Windstedt and Anni Karava, the UK’s […]
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National Ski Areas Association Appoints New President and CEO

LAKEWOOD, CO [September 24, 2024] – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced today that it has appointed ski industry veteran Mike Reitzell as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Reitzell brings over 20 years of experience in the ski industry to the role, including the last nine years as President of Ski California. “Mike’s passion for the ski […]
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Ikon Pass Holders Can Experience New Terrain, Lifts, Dining, Skier Services and More Across 50+ Global Destinations This Winter

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Denver, CO, September 24, 2024 – With less than 100 days until winter, Ikon Pass holders will experience an array of new and improved infrastructure and services to enhance the guest experience, including 28 new lifts, new terrain expansions, new lodges and amenities, expanded snowmaking, and more across the Ikon Pass community. Click here for Ikon Pass destination opening dates […]
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Alterra Mountain Company Names New President and COO of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing

Denver, Colorado, September 23, 2024 – Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Elias Ortner has been named President & COO of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) based in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, effective immediately. Elias, a MWHS veteran of 17 years, is responsible for all operations as well as driving growth of this premier destination while consistently improving the legendary MWHS guest experience. MWHS […]
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