Vail Resorts to Close Colorado Retail Locations in Aspen and Telluride Vail Resorts has made the decision to close 19 equipment rental and retail locations in Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Telluride. The move effectively eliminates 69 retail jobs in these mountain communities. The move comes as a surprise to many. Laura Bonfiglio, a spokesperson for Vail Resorts, addressed the situation publically. She states: “Vail Resorts Retail has made the decision to […] Industry News Matt Scribner | March 8, 2023 0 Comments
Exploring Vail, Colorado: Wining and Dining, Where to Stay, and More The state of Colorado is known for its many iconic mountain towns, and rightly so. How can you deny the Rocky Mountain state known for its legendary mountain status and endless miles of peaks over two miles high and beyond? There is one town in particular that sets itself apart from the rest. That town goes by the name of […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | February 9, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts’ 5 Colorado Resorts Announce Summer Opening Dates and Operations As ski and ride season begins to wind down in Colorado, Vail Resorts’ five Colorado resorts announced yesterday plans for their summer operations. Crested Butte will kick off the summer season and on-mountain operations on June 11, followed by Vail Mountain and Breckenridge on June 17, Beaver Creek on June 18, and Keystone on June 22. Related: Vail Resorts Launches […] SnowBrains | April 15, 2022 0 Comments
Colorado Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Lawsuit Against Vail Resorts for Inbounds Avalanche Death The family who lost their son to an inbounds avalanche at Vail Resort, CO, have been denied an appeal by the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Sun reports. The decision ends their almost 10-year fight after losing the initial court case in 2018 and subsequent appeal to the Colorado Court of Appeals in 2020. Ingalls and Conlin filed their original […] Avalanche AvyBrains | August 19, 2021 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Big Money Upgrades: The New Terrain and Chairlifts Coming to Colorado Resorts This Winter From investments in new lifts and technology to base area upgrades, new facilities, and restaurants, Vail Resorts is continually looking for ways to enhance the guest experience across its North American resorts. Since 2008, the company has invested an unparalleled $1.5 billion back into its resorts, and heading into the 2021-22 winter season another $120 million will be invested across its resorts, including significant enhancements at 4 out of 5 of the resorts based in Colorado. These investments, paired with a bold price reset for the Epic […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 16, 2021 2 Comments
Vail Resorts Announce Summer Plans For Colorado and Utah Resorts Vail Resorts announced today plans for summer operations at its five Colorado resorts and Park City Mountain Resort, UT. Related: 10 of the Best Bike Parks in North America: Park City Mountain will open for summer operations at the Park City Mountain Village on Friday, May 28. Crested Butte will kick off the Colorado summer season and operations on June 12, with Breckenridge on […] SnowBrains | April 29, 2021 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces Extended Seasons for Resorts in California, Colorado, and Utah Vail Resorts is pleased to announce the 2020-21 ski and ride season will be extended at Beaver Creek Resort, Keystone Resort, and Vail Mountain Resort in Colorado, Park City Mountain Resort in Utah, and Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood in California. Related: Action For Change and Vail’s Steps Toward Inclusivity The extended season means more time on mountain and the snow. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 10, 2021 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Colorado Employees Not Allowed to Ski This Weekend as Reservations Are Full Employees of Vail Resorts’ Colorado ski areas might as well be working this weekend because they won’t be allowed to ski or ride. Reservations at Vail (and also Breckenridge and Keystone) are full for Saturday and Sunday this weekend, meaning employees go to the back of the line. Related: Vail Resorts Blames Covid-19 for $153.8-Million Loss Last Quarter | Advanced Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 11, 2020 0 Comments
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