Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced that the company’s CEO Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, founder of the gluten-free website Elana’s Pantry, have made personal contributions totaling $2 million to 12 non-profit organizations. The recipients are located in the communities where the company operates, including Eagle, Summit, Denver and Boulder counties in Colorado; … Continue reading Vail Resorts CEO Donates $2M to Charity
Whistler (BC), Canada – It was already a foregone conclusion, but now it’s official: shareholders of Whistler Blackcomb have approved the previously announced strategic combination joining Whistler Blackcomb with Vail Resorts. At a special meeting held yesterday in Vancouver, the deal first announced on August 5 was approved by approximately 99.99% of the votes cast by all … Continue reading Whistler Blackcomb Shareholders Approve Sale to Vail
North Vancouver (BC), Canada – Beginning this December, Mt Seymour ski resort will be offering a direct shuttle service to guests coming from the Lower Mainland and East Vancouver. The new East Vancouver shuttle service, with a pickup location located opposite the Rupert Skytrain Station, is scheduled to operate seven days a week with three daily pickups and … Continue reading Mt. Seymour Offers New Daily Shuttle Service From East Vancouver
Oliver (BC), Canada – Its vineyards are world famous, but when it comes to skiing, central British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley is best known for Big White, Apex, Silverstar and of course Sun Peaks. There are, however, other lesser-known ski resorts in the region as well, and the future of one of them was in doubt until only recently. After … Continue reading Mt. Baldy to Remain Open Under New Owners
Fernie (BC), Canada – A pair of ski resorts owned by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies are expanding their backcountry-style ski offerings this winter, and a third is offering a new route to the slopes. “Uptracking”, or skinning up a mountain in skis or on a snowboard, is gaining in popularity and Fernie Alpine Resort is … Continue reading RCR’s Ski Resorts in Western Canada Expand Backcountry Experiences
Kelowna (BC), Canada – Co-hosts Canada Snowboard and the Canadian Paralympic Committee have named Big White Ski Resort in Kelowna as official host mountain for the Big White 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships, which will run February 1-8, 2017. Approximately 100 para-athletes from over 25 countries will travel to Big White Ski Resort to take part in both … Continue reading Canada Set to Host Big White 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships
Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today reported results for its fiscal year ended July 31, 2016 showing significant increases in net income. Additionally, large gains in pre-season sales of its Epic Pass products forecast a strong fiscal 2017 for the company. Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. was $149.8 million for fiscal 2016, an … Continue reading Vail Resorts’ Income Jumps Over 30%
