Vail Resorts 2024 Financial Results: Income Down 15%, Skier Visitation Down 9.5% | $100 Million Efficiency Plan Unveiled Yesterday, Vail Resorts, Inc. reported its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full-year results, revealing a decline in net income to $230.4 million, down from $268.1 million in the previous year. Related: Vail Resorts Rumored to Investigate Purchase of 3rd Swiss Resort Despite challenging weather conditions and industry normalization post-COVID, Vail Resorts demonstrated resilience through its advance commitment strategy. The company […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 27, 2024 1 Comment
Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Officially Confirmed as Host of the 2027 FIS Alpine World Championships The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced last week that the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana will host the 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The hosting contract between the local organizing committee (LOC), the municipalities, Swiss-Ski, and FIS was signed on September 13. The hosting contract ensures the smooth running of the event to FIS standards. With the agreement […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 17, 2024 0 Comments
6 Fall Events to Build Winter Stoke in the Northeast Ski season is just around the corner, but it does not mean that there are not other things to do on the mountain until then. Autumn is known for its vibrant foliage and it also brings that excitement of the approaching ski season. The Northeast is a great place to check out the mountains and the beautiful colors of the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 3, 2024 0 Comments
IKON Versus Epic Pass: Alterra is Also Eyeing Flims-Laax-Falera, Switzerland In a twist that could make the plot of a psychological thriller, it has emerged that Alterra also has its eyes on the Swiss ski resortย Flims-Laax-Falera. According to severalย Swiss newspapers, Vail Resortsโ arch-rival is rumored to also be considering the Graubรผnden/Grischa freestyle mecca. Last week, it emerged that Vail Resorts was rumored to be in negotiations with Flims-Laax-Falera regarding a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 1, 2024 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, Appoints Shannon Buhler as Vice President and General Managerย ย ย KEYSTONE, Colo., Aug. 27, 2024 โ Today, Keystone Resort announced Shannon Buhler as Vice President and General Manager, taking effect September 16. Most recently, Buhler led Stowe Mountain Resort as Vice President and General Manager. Returning to Colorado is a homecoming for Buhler, who spent formative professional years in resort roles throughout Summit and Eagle Counties. Related: The National Brotherhood […] Industry News Press Release | August 27, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Rumored to Investigate Purchase of 3rd Swiss Resort Swiss newspapers are bubbling with rumors about a potential acquisition of Flims-Laax-Falera by U.S. conglomerate Vail Resorts. The fact that Vail Resorts is actively looking for European ski resorts is not new, but the rumors that the largest operator of ski resorts in the world is zoning in on Flims-Laax-Falera has sent the rumor mill in Switzerland in to overdrive. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 24, 2024 0 Comments
Mid-Atlantic Skiers and Riders Can Save Big on Lift Tickets with Epic Pass; Seven Springs, Liberty, Roundtop and More Share Season Sneak Peek SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa., Aug. 14, 2024 โ As summer starts to wind down, the best time to plan for winter is now, and your checklist to prepare for the upcoming ski and ride season is here. Pennsylvania skiers and riders who start planning now will lock in the best deals and experiences when visiting close-to-home resorts like Seven Springs, Liberty, […] Industry News Press Release | August 19, 2024 0 Comments
What Resort Will Open First for the 2024-25 Ski Season? It is that time of year again when we all start to get excited for the upcoming ski season and eagerly await news of opening dates. Some ski resorts are only about two months away from opening. Last year, Ski Ward, Massachusetts, was the first ski area in North America to open on October 22. Less than an hour from […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 17, 2024 0 Comments