Vail Resorts Financials Unpacked: Fiscal Year 2024
Is Vail Resorts still an industry leader, or is this mega-corporation on the decline? We take a look at the company’s Fiscal Year 2024 financials to find out.
Epic vs. Ikon vs. Mountain Collective vs. Indy: Which Should You Choose?
With Ikon Pass prices going up after April 14—and the chance to secure Epic Pass buddy tickets expiring after April 10—we’ve compiled all you need to know to make a decision on your next multi-resort pass product.
Epic Passes Debut for 2024-25 With Minimal Changes and Higher Prices
Access will remain similar to last year, meaning Epic’s terms will likely continue to undercut its main competitor, the Ikon Pass, although prices have increased across all levels of passes.
Skiing and the Environment: These Are the Resorts Leading the Sustainability Charge
Today’s winter sports world emits a significant carbon footprint, but several leading resorts are looking to change that.
The 10 Highest Ski/Snowboard Lesson Prices In North America: 2023-24
Learning how to ski or snowboard has never been cheap, but at the most prestigious destinations, this season’s lesson costs approach an entirely new tier of insanity.
What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2023-24
Over the past few years, ski resorts have absolutely exploded with new investments. And this upcoming season is perhaps the craziest one yet—across the North American ski scene, more than 30 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.
Vail Resorts Epic Lift Upgrades: A Comprehensive Effectiveness Breakdown
We analyze why Vail Resorts pulled the trigger on many of its recent lift investments—and why it may have passed over some much-needed opportunities.
Epic Pass Buyer’s Guide: A Breakdown of How to Hack the Full, Local, and Day Pass Products
While it’s easy to splurge for one of Epic’s season passes if you plan on visiting multiple resorts, careful planning can save you hundreds versus these high-end products.
The 10 Highest Ski/Snowboard Lesson Prices In North America for 2022-23
Learning how to ski or snowboard has never been cheap, but at the most prestigious destinations, this season’s lesson costs approach an entirely new tier of insanity.
Vail Resorts Debuts 2023-24 Epic Pass Suite, Moves to Phone-Based Access
While access changes for the upcoming season are minimal, Vail Resorts’ multi-resort pass products will no longer come standard with a physical pass. The one remaining non-Vail-owned U.S. partner, Telluride, will now require access reservations.