Vail Resorts reports news on a global mountain resort network that includes destination and regional ski areas in North America, Switzerland and Australia. Recurring updates cover Epic Pass products, season pass sales, skier visits, lift revenue, ski school, dining, retail and rental activity, and weather-related effects on resort operations.
The company also announces financial results and guidance, summer and winter resort operations, food and beverage offerings, rental technology initiatives such as My Epic Gear, and lodging and hospitality activity tied to RockResorts, vacation rentals, condominiums and the Grand Teton Lodge Company.
Vail Resorts (MTN) filed its definitive proxy statement for its annual shareholder meeting scheduled for December 14, 2026.
The company reported record guest satisfaction and lift-ticket visitation that outperformed the broader industry in Fiscal 2026 despite challenging weather. It said third-party data indicates pass sales are outperforming the broader industry for the coming season, particularly on comparable unlimited products. Vail Resorts expects its Resource Efficiency Transformation Plan to exceed its original $100 million target and has identified an additional $30 million in technology-related opportunities by Fiscal 2028.
Between Fiscal 2022 and 2026, it repurchased approximately 5.22 million shares, representing approximately $1.04 billion in capital returns, excluding accrued excise tax. An independent-director search is expected to conclude in early 2027.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) announced new winter dining and après-ski experiences alongside upgrades to popular menu items across 15 resorts. The company describes the food initiative as its largest investment in food to date. Menu changes include higher-quality ingredients and revised recipes, with no price increases beyond normal inflation.
New offerings include the Vail Ice Bar, Park City Mountain's S'mores Sleigh and Breckenridge's Climb and Dine series. Technology and operational enhancements are intended to reduce waits and increase seating capacity. Epic Pass Holders receive 20% off dining, and pass prices increase after November 15.
Vail Resorts (MTN) has opened Epic Ascent private-lesson reservations at Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek for the 2026/27 winter season.
All private lessons at those resorts will be upgraded to Epic Ascent, which adds concierge support and skip-the-lift-line access. Each booking covers up to six guests at the same price. The upgrade will not increase private-lesson prices beyond normal inflation. Vail Resorts also plans to expand Ski & Ride School in the My Epic app from four to 14 resorts this winter. Epic Pass prices will rise after October 7.
Vail Resorts (MTN) reported fiscal 2026 net income of $147.5 million and issued fiscal 2027 guidance.
Net income fell from $280.0 million a year earlier, while Resort Reported EBITDA declined to $745.7 million from $844.1 million. Resort net revenue fell 4.5%, and visitation declined 13.4% amid unfavorable weather. Pass product units sold through September 18 for the upcoming North American ski season fell approximately 12% from the comparable prior-year period; sales dollars fell approximately 6%. For fiscal 2027, Vail expects net income of $158 million to $233 million and Resort Reported EBITDA of $805 million to $865 million, including approximately $14 million in one-time costs.
Vail expects approximately $25 million in incremental fiscal 2027 efficiencies. Liquidity was approximately $0.8 billion at July 31, 2026. Its quarterly dividend of $2.22 per share is payable October 27 to shareholders of record October 8.
Vail Resorts (MTN) is promoting its Epic Day Pass, offering four days at flagship destinations such as Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City Mountain and Breckenridge for $471, or $118 per day, if purchased by Oct. 7.
Regional resorts including Keystone, Crested Butte, Heavenly, Northstar and Stowe are available on a 4-Day Epic Day Pass for $367 ($92 per day), while select local East and Midwest mountains cost $223 ($56 per day). The company says buying by Oct. 7 can save up to 65% versus lift ticket window prices, with prices rising after that date. Epic Day Passes are customizable from one to seven days with flexible resort and holiday-date choices. Vail Resorts also highlights its Epic Pass perks, new events such as The Snow League debut at Park City Mountain, and notes more than $2 billion invested in guest experience and innovation over the past decade as part of its Epic Experience growth strategy.
Vail Resorts (MTN) confirmed that, following the close of its nominations window on September 10, 2026, it received notices of intent to nominate several individuals for election to its Board of Directors.
Candidates nominated via Oasis Management on September 9 and 10 are Robert A. Chapek/b, , Bryce Roberts, and Picabo Street. The company also received a self‑nomination from Gregory Syvert Meyer on September 10. Vail Resorts reiterated that it has an active search underway for a new independent director, which it expects to complete in early 2027. After evaluating all candidates, the Board will present its recommended slate of nominees in the proxy statement for the annual meeting, and shareholders are not required to take any action at this time.
Vail Resorts (MTN) will release fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year results after market close on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Company executives will review the results on a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day. The live webcast will be available at investors.vailresorts.com. Investors may participate by phone via (800) 225-9448 in the U.S. and Canada or +1 (203) 518-9708 internationally, using conference ID MTNQ426.
A telephone replay will be accessible about two hours after the call through October 5, 2026 at (800) 753-0348 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 (402) 220-2672 (international), and the webcast will also be archived on the investor website.
Vail Resorts (MTN) announced that director Sue Decker will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, ending eleven years on the Board. She is stepping down to manage her overall board commitments, and the Board size will temporarily be reduced to nine members.
The Nominating & Governance Committee is conducting a search, with an independent executive search firm, for an additional independent director and expects to restore the Board to ten members in early 2027. Recent Board additions include Bill Hornbuckle, Reggie Chambers and Iris Knobloch.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) announced planned opening dates for its North American resorts for the 2026/27 winter season, led by Keystone targeting “as soon as possible” in October, followed by Breckenridge on November 6, Vail Mountain on November 13, Whistler Blackcomb and several U.S. resorts on November 20, and additional openings into early December, all weather-dependent.
According to Vail Resorts, Epic Pass prices are at their lowest fall rate until September 7, with 2026/27 pricing starting at $1,119 for adults on the Epic Pass, $829 on Epic Local, and discounted young adult (13–30) rates 20% below adult pricing. Guests who skied any of the company’s 37 North American resorts in 2025/26 can save up to $175 on select passes, and new Epic Pass or Epic Local buyers receive five Epic Friend Tickets offering 50% off adult lift tickets. The company also highlighted its Epic Experience growth strategy, including new food investments, the Epic Ascent concierge lesson offering, an expanded events calendar, and more than $100 million invested in snowmaking since 2015.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) announced the appointment of Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, to its board of directors. Hornbuckle brings more than 35 years of experience in hospitality, resort operations, marketing, strategy and large-scale integrated resort management, including leading MGM’s evolution toward a diversified, experience-led model and its customer loyalty platform.
Vail Resorts links his appointment to its Epic Experience multi-year roadmap, highlighting his background in guest loyalty, digital innovation and premium experiences. Hornbuckle becomes the company’s tenth director and has longstanding personal ties to mountain destinations and the outdoor leisure sector.