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Australian Late Season Snowfall Pushes Perisher Closing To October 3

Last week a big storm whipped across the Australian Alps, dumping approximately 16-inches or more in places. Following the refresh, Vail-owned Perisher in New South Wales, Australia decided to extend their season until Monday, October 5th, while neighboring NSW resort Thredbo deciding to closed to get ready for summer operations. The Australian 2020 winter was always going to be a […]
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COVID-19 Cost Vail Resorts $308-Million in Lost Revenue Last Year

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Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz pointed to the global pandemic for why the company reported a loss of $153.6 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, yesterday, missing Wall Street expectations. Closing the year, the company reported a profit of $98.8-million, on revenue of $1.96 billion. Revenue decreased by 13.7%, profit decreased by 67.2% on 2019, and income was its lowest since 2014. […]
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This 2020/21 Season Could See More Backcountry Recreationists than Ever Before

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Recently, in an open letter, Vail Resorts’ CEO Rob Katz outlined what pass holders could expect in terms of Covid-19 safety precautions for this upcoming season. Of the policies outlined, Katz stated that reservations would be required for all guests before arriving at the resort. According to Katz, he noted that “everyone who wants to get on resort chairlifts will […]
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Park City Mountain Resort, UT Announces Winter 20/21 COVID-19 Guidelines

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As the days grow shorter and fall approaches, ski resorts around the country are preparing for the upcoming winter 20/21 season. With the winter 19/20 season cut short due to COVID-19, ski resorts are tweaking their operational plans and instilling various preventative measures to ensure a successful season ahead. Just last week, Vail Resorts announced its COVID-19 operational guidelines for […]
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Northstar, CA Passholder Unhappy With Parking Charges Wins Court Hearing Appeal Against Vail Resorts

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A Northstar Ski Resort, CA passholder who was unhappy with the resort’s decision to charge for parking has beaten the resort’s appeal of his previous victory to have the cost of his pass refunded. Related: Northstar California Resort to Charge For Parking this Season Robert Grossman, Truckee, CA, took the resort to a small claims court in Tahoe City back […]
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