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Ski Industry Unions Across America Fight For Experienced Staff Retention and Training Incentives

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This past year the ski industry saw a continued rise in labor organization. Ski patrollers at Loveland, Colorado, voted to unionize, lift mechanics at Park City, Utah, recently approved their first contract, and ski patrollers at Eldora, Colorado, are waiting to schedule their own union election. This recent momentum in the labor movement has also led to lift mechanics unionizing […]
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Vail Resorts’ Skiers Visits Down 16% for Start of 23/24 Season Due to ‘Challenging Conditions’

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Vail Resorts yesterday reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through January 7, 2024, and for the prior year period through January 8, 2023. The reported ski season metrics are for the Company’s North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, excluding the results of the Australian ski areas and […]
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How Ikon & Epic Are Making Skiing and Snowboarding Better

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Last week we published an article with the headline, “Are Epic and Ikon Ruining Ski Culture in America?” by a contributing writer. We shared several reasons, with supportive claims as to how conglomerates such as Vail and Alterra are impacting the ski industry in negative ways, from increased traffic at mountains, higher-priced day tickets, and a real estate boom that […]
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Vail Resorts Q1 2024 Financial Results: Losses Increased by 28% But Epic Pass Sales Up 11%

In its latest financial update, released yesterday, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) has detailed its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, ending October 31, 2023, along with insights into its season pass sales, lodging trends, and comprehensive plans for the upcoming year. Related: What are Vail Resorts’ Plans for World Domination? “We are pleased with our results […]
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Vail Resorts Faces Lawsuit Over Negligent Death of Zip Line Employee

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Vail Resorts is facing a lawsuit over the death of Scott Lewis, a zipline guide at Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont. The lawsuit, which involves four other companies, alleges equipment failure and safety negligence. Related: Vail Resorts Fined $27,306 for ‘Preventable’ Death of ZipTour Employee at Stowe Mountain Resort, VT Lewis, 53, of Stowe, was killed on  September 23, 2021, while […]
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Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland, the Company’s 2nd Ski Resort in Europe

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced today (11/30/23) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (“CPIPG”). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans over 1,400 meters (approximately 4,593 ft) of skiable vertical terrain, and 140 kilometers (approximately 87 mi) of trails. Accessible from five airports and by train, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located in […]
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[PHOTOS] All Vail Resorts Colorado Ski Areas Are Now Open | Beaver Creek and Crested Butte Opened Yesterday

Winter has arrived in earnest at all of Vail Resorts Colorado ski areas, with Beaver Creek and Crested Butte celebrating Opening Day yesterday. Related: The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S. At Beaver Creek, guests were treated to signature chocolate chip cookies from morning through afternoon, including the annual Cookie Competition. A live DJ, bloody mary bar and new menu […]
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