Tag: Vail Resorts
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How many skiers visited Western U.S. resorts in this low snow year? The numbers aren’t great.
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This year’s ski season has been a tale of two stories: the lack of snow in the Rockies and a boon in the East. Yet, even the brighter side of this year’s winter wasn’t enough to make up the hit across the Western U.S. The U.S. saw ski visits for the 2025/2026 winter season fall…
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Purchasing a couple lift tickets next season? This move could save you $100s at major resorts
There’s been a lot of talk about how expensive skiing and snowboarding has gotten in Colorado, from multi-resort passes that cost over $1,000 to day-of lift tickets that have climbed above $300. Winter slopesports have, indeed, become a bit cost-prohibitive in recent years, especially for those who want to visit a large resort, but only…
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Vail Resorts, Alterra face class-action lawsuit over season passes
Three Colorado residents who bought either Ikon or Epic ski area passes have filed a class-action lawsuit against Vail Resorts Inc. and Alterra Mountain Co., alleging that season passes are part of an “anticompetitive scheme” that “violates the antitrust laws.” The lawsuit, which includes a fourth plaintiff from Massachusetts, was filed Monday in the U.S.…
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Epic Pass offers 20% discount for ‘young adults’ for 2026-2027 season
You’ve heard of the ‘Senior’s Discount.’ You’ve heard of ‘Kids Eat Free.’ But what about special pricing for those aged 13 to 30? Vail Resorts has announced they’ll be offering a special ‘Gen Z’ discount on some Epic Pass products for the upcoming 2026-2027 season and it’s set to lower prices for this demographic in…
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Colorado’s lack of snow pack hurting outdoor industry; could spell drought conditions this summer
A snowy weekend forecast in January was a relief to skiers, hydrologists, fire officials and ski resort staff in Colorado, as the state continues to see record high temperatures and record low snowfall. A USDA map showed the average statewide snowpack on Tuesday at 58% of the median. It’s the lowest snowpack year Colorado has…
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As slopes open, new town of Keystone jumps to a higher altitude real estate market
Anyone who can remember skiing Keystone while wearing a pair of jeans with a sack lunch in the jacket will raise an eyebrow at the new world the laid-back mountain has entered this new season. Fifty-five feet from the resort’s River Run gondola, a condo project set a sales price record for Summit County this…
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Colorado ski area opening days for 2025-26 season
Maybe you’re not quite thinking winter, but Colorado’s ski areas sure are. Plans for the season ahead are in full swing — starting with target opening dates. Following Vail Resorts’ announcement for some of the state’s premier destinations, Colorado Ski Country USA has posted dates for the majority of the state’s ski areas that it represents.…
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Vail Resorts announces target opening dates for Colorado ski resorts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Vail Resorts on Wednesday announced target dates for opening some of Colorado’s premier ski destinations. That includes Keystone Resort, one of the state’s first ski areas to open. Mid-October is the aim for the owning…
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Skiing in Colorado is getting more expensive — but not everywhere
Despite the popular trend, not all ski pass prices are increasing. They are for those most celebrated products, the multi-resort Epic Pass and Ikon Pass. But not so for all of Colorado’s smaller ski areas. Take, for example, Loveland Ski Area. In a recent press release, Loveland called itself “thrilled” to keep early-bird prices the…
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Epic Pass prices up to record mark for 2025-26 ski season
Prices continue to rise for a go-to ski pass in Colorado. Vail Resorts on Tuesday announced its Epic Pass for the 2025-26 season — covering worldwide destinations including Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek and Crested Butte. The adult pass with unlimited access to 42 resorts comes in at $1,051, up from $982 a year ago and…