Vail Town Council Ordered to Pay $17.5 Million to Vail Resorts for Booth Heights Parcel Eagle County District Court’s three-person commission ruled on Monday that the town of Vail in Colorado must pay Vail Resorts $17.5 million to acquire the 23-acre Booth Heights parcel in East Vail. The decision comes after years of contentious debate between the town and Vail Resorts, initially revolving around an affordable housing project the resort company had planned for its […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame Will Honor Class of 2023 on August 27 Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame 2023 Award winners will be honored on August 27, 2023, at the Colorado Snowsports Museum. Votes were cast by snow sports industry professionals and the winners includes athletes, sports builders and inspirational individuals from all across the state of Colorado from Boulder to Crested Butte to Telluride The five inductees of the Class of 2023 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
Record Breaking Home In Vail, CO, Now Available as $22,000 a Night Luxury Rental A house in Vail, Colorado, that sold in 2020 for a local real estate record $57.25 million has recently opened as a luxury vacation rental for the first time ever. The property, made available as a part of the Triumph Mountain Properties’ Apex Collection, is available starting at $22,000 a night, and will offer guests a top-of-the-line experience as they […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | August 13, 2023 0 Comments
Town of Vail, CO, Granted Possession of Hotly Contested East Vail Land The ongoing Vail versus Vail saga appears to have come to an end, as the Eagle County District Court Chief Judge Paul Dunkelman issued his ruling in favor of the town of Vail last Friday, June 30, 2023. The order issued by Judge Dunkelman grants the town of Vail immediate authority to condemn the hotly contested site in East Vail. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 4, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts 2023 Q3 Financial Results: Visitation, Revenue, Earnings Hit Record Highs | 23/24 Pass Sales Up 6% on Last Year Vail Resorts yesterday reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 ended April 30, 2023, early season pass sales results, updated fiscal 2023 guidance, and completed $400 million in share repurchases during the quarter. Related: Vail Resorts Reports 22/23 Skier Visits Are Up 6.1% Over Last Season Shares dropped 2.3% in Friday’s pre-market trading as the results missed […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 9, 2023 0 Comments
Epic Pass Holders Denied Refunds After Pandemic Shutdown in March 2020 Epic Pass holders may be able to revive legal action against Vail Resorts following the closure of its resorts during the early stages of the covid-19 pandemic following a judgment by The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. However, the court determined that refunds are not a viable remedy. While acknowledging the possibility that Vail may have acted unfairly or […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 8, 2023 0 Comments
2023 Vail Mountain, CO, Summer Tip Sheet & Fast Facts Under blue skies for more than 300 days each year, Vail is the world’s premier mountain resort destination. The year-round alpine destination delivers a superior, seamless experience for every guest, from the vast terrain and natural grandeur of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch Ranges to world-class events, shops and spas, and the abundant culinary options and luxurious accommodations that line […] SnowBrains | May 15, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Reports 22/23 Skier Visits Are Up 6.1% Over Last Season Vail Resorts today reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through April 16, 2023, and for the prior year period through April 17, 2022. The reported ski season metrics are for the Company’s North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including the results of Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 21, 2023 0 Comments