Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood, CA, Gear Up for Summer 2025 Season Heavenly is to open earlier than usual on Memorial Day Weekend, with Northstar and Kirkwood following shortly after. 2025/26 Epic Pass Holders can enjoy summer perks like free scenic gondola rides and discounts on dining, lodging, and more. Lock in the lowest price for winter and summer adventures with the Epic Pass before prices increase on May 26. As the […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 12, 2025 0 Comments
Vail Resortsโ 5 Colorado Resorts Announce Summer Opening Dates Breckenridge Ski Resort is still open for spring skiing and riding through May 11, while Vail Resortsโ five Colorado resorts prepare for summer. Golf begins at Keystone Resort on May 9, which means you can golf and ski on the same day in Summit County from May 9-11. Resorts will offer scenic chairlift and gondola rides, mountain biking, and a […] Press Release | April 25, 2025 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Revenue Up as Skier Visits Decline for 2024-25 Vail Resorts yesterday reported a 3.1% decline in skier visits across its North American resorts for the 2024-25 winter season, but also a 3.4% increase in lift ticket revenue. Related: Vail Resortsโ Stock Tanks Nearly 20% in Last Week Amid Tariff Concerns and Investor Scrutiny The Broomfield, Colorado-based operator, which manages 37 destination and regional ski areas in North America, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2025 0 Comments
Hunter Mountain, NY, Report: A Return to Vail Resorts for the First Time in 6 Years Hunter Mountain condition report from Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6, 2025 As I approached the end of my most recent ski season, there was one fact that I was most proud to shareโ this season alone, I was able to visit 18 new ski areas across North America, bringing the total number of ski areas I have visited […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | April 9, 2025 0 Comments
Layoffs Begin at Vail Resorts Following Two-Year Efficiency Plan Vail Resorts has announced the permanent closure of its Human Resources Shared Services unit in Broomfield, Colorado, eliminating 64 jobs as part of a two-year plan to improve efficiency and enable future growth. Layoffs will begin June 2 and impacted employees will be notified under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Related: Vail Resorts Named One of Americaโs […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 6, 2025 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Named One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 3rd Consecutive Year For the third consecutive year, Vail Resorts was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies. The 2025 recognition is based on an independent survey of more than 25,000 U.S. respondents, and each company’s overall score was composed of 80% from the survey results and 20% from social listening analysis. The Newsweek list measures companies based on a […] Industry News Press Release | April 3, 2025 0 Comments
More Than 20 Epic Pass Resorts Open for Spring Skiing & Snowboarding Check Out the Best Places to Ski and Ride Before the Season Ends Lock in Next Seasonโs Epic Pass by April 13 for 10 Buddy Tickets Spring skiing and snowboarding are in full swing with longer days, warmer temperatures, and fresh snow still falling. Across Vail Resorts owned and operated mountains, 21 resorts are still open for spring turns, pond […] Industry News Press Release | April 1, 2025 0 Comments
Widow Files Negligence Lawsuit Against Breckenridge, CO, and Vail Resorts Over Husbandโs Fatal Chairlift Fall A tragic incident at Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado, two years ago has led to a lawsuit against Vail Resorts following the death of a skier who fell from a chairlift, reports The Denver Post. John Perucco, 60, of Illinois, died on March 17, 2023, after falling 25 feet from the Zendo chairlift onto a hard-packed, groomed trail. Related: Man Killed […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 20, 2025 0 Comments