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Early Snow Brings Heavenly Mountain Resort, CA’s, Opening Day Forward

California’s Heavenly Mountain Resort is opening its winter season early, thanks to the generous help of fresh snow. The resort announced it will spin its lifts on Wednesday, November 20, two days ahead of schedule, following a 9-inch snowfall in the past week. Related: Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Heavenly Ski Resort, CA — A Name That Almost Does Justice “It has […]
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Tara Schoedinger Named Vice President & General Manager at Northstar California Resort

Tara Schoedinger, the new VP & GM of Northstar California. Credit: Vail Resorts

Truckee, Calif. — October 31, 2024 — Northstar California Resort announced Tara Schoedinger as its new Vice President & General Manager, effective November 11. Schoedinger has served as VP & GM of Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado since 2021. In this role, Schoedinger becomes part of Northstar’s deep history of women in leadership and will continue its legacy of […]
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Vail Resorts and Park City Mountain Resort, UT, Patrollers Locked in Contract Negotiations With Ski Season 50 Days Away

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With the 2024-25 ski season fast approaching, Park City Mountain Resort’s ski patrollers find themselves in a familiar and precarious position. The collective bargaining agreement between Vail Resorts and Utah’s Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) expired on April 30, leaving patrollers without a new contract as opening day looms just 50 days away. Related: Park City Ski Patrollers […]
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Why is Skiing in America So Expensive?

If you’re a snowsport enthusiast, you’ve likely heard (and participated in) the age-old debate: American ski resorts vs. European ski resorts. Beyond the obvious differences in terrain, snow, culture, and scenery, one critical factor often tilts the scale in favor of European slopes for budget-conscious skiers: cost. American ski resorts have earned a reputation for being significantly more expensive than […]
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Vail Resorts Announces Job Cuts to Streamline Operations for Future Growth

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Vail Resorts, the world’s largest mountain resort operator, announced significant job cuts as part of a two-year transformation plan to improve efficiency and enable future growth. The company will cut 14% of its corporate staff and less than 1% of its operations workforce, impacting less than 2% of its employees. In a letter to employees, Lynch stated, “A portion of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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