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Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) news covers a broad range of topics tied to its network of destination and close-to-home ski resorts, lodging properties, and related real estate. Company announcements frequently highlight performance metrics for its ski season, capital investment plans, and strategic initiatives connected to its Mountain, Lodging, and Real Estate segments.
Investors and followers of MTN can expect news about season-to-date skier visits, lift revenue trends, ski school and dining performance, and retail and rental activity at the company’s North American resorts and ski areas. Vail Resorts regularly reports these metrics for key periods of the ski season and discusses factors such as weather conditions and geographic diversification across its resort network.
Corporate updates also include earnings releases, fiscal guidance, and details on capital plans for resort-specific projects, technology investments, and efficiency and sustainability initiatives. These may cover lift upgrades, dining facility remodels, lodging renovations, and technology enhancements such as improvements to the My Epic app and digital tools for Ski & Ride School operations.
News about Vail Resorts often features product and marketing developments related to its Epic Pass and Epic Day Pass offerings, including new benefits such as Epic Friend Tickets and advance-purchase lift ticket discounts. The company also issues releases on partnerships, guest experience enhancements, and food and beverage concepts across resorts like Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, and others.
Governance and leadership items appear in MTN news as well, including board transitions, executive appointments such as the Chief Revenue Officer role, and information related to annual meetings. For a comprehensive view of Vail Resorts’ evolving strategy, guest-focused initiatives, and financial performance, readers can follow this news feed as new company disclosures and press releases are issued.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has announced plans to launch a private offering of $400 million in senior notes due 2030. The notes will be unsecured senior obligations of the company and will be guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries.
The company plans to use the proceeds to repay borrowings under its revolving credit facility that were used to fund a $200 million share repurchase completed in June 2025. Additionally, funds will be allocated to repurchase or repay a portion of its outstanding 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026.
The notes offering will be made to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States under Regulation S. The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) announced a significant leadership change as Rob Katz, current Executive Chairperson and former CEO, returns to the CEO position, succeeding Kirsten Lynch who has stepped down. Lynch will remain in an advisory role during the transition period. Katz, 58, previously served as CEO for 16 years and will continue as Chairperson of the Board.
The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance, expecting Resort Reported EBITDA to be in the lower half of the previously issued range, excluding one-time CEO transition costs. Early season pass sales through May 26, 2025, remain consistent with trends reported in the April metrics release.
Vail Resorts announced that Silvretta Montafon in Austria will join the 2025/26 Epic Pass lineup. Located in Vorarlberg, Austria, the resort features over 85 miles of slopes, terrain parks, and extensive freeride areas. Epic Pass holders will receive five consecutive days of access to the resort.
The Epic Pass, priced at $1,051 for adults and $537 for children, is available at the lowest price of the year through May 26. The deadline also includes last chances for two Buddy Tickets, six Ski With a Friend Tickets, and the $49 down payment option.
Silvretta Montafon joins other newly added Austrian resorts including Saalbach, Zell am See-Kaprun, Mayrhofen, and Hintertux. The Epic Pass now provides access to 33 resorts across nine ski areas in Europe and 37 North American mountain resorts.
Vail Resorts (MTN) announced the addition of Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun ski resorts in Austria to its 2025/26 Epic Pass lineup. The Epic Pass, priced at $1,051 for adults and $537 for children, will include five days of access to these Austrian destinations. Saalbach features over 165 miles of slopes and recently hosted the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, while Kitzsteinhorn is known for its high-altitude glacier.
Pass holders must purchase by May 26 to lock in the lowest price of the year and receive additional benefits, including two Buddy Tickets and six Ski With a Friend Tickets. The pass can be secured with a $49 down payment, with the remainder due in mid-September. This expansion marks Vail's second Austrian destination, joining Ski Arlberg, and adds to their portfolio of 37 North American mountain resorts.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has scheduled its fiscal 2025 third quarter earnings release for Thursday, June 5, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. eastern time to discuss the financial results. The earnings call will be accessible via their website and telephone, with replay available until June 12, 2025.
Vail Resorts operates a global network of premium ski resorts, including iconic destinations like Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, and Whistler Blackcomb, along with properties in Switzerland and Australia. The company manages luxury hotels under RockResorts brand, vacation rentals, and over 250 retail locations across North America.
Vail Resorts (MTN) announces May 26 as the final day to purchase 2025/26 Epic Passes at their lowest prices. The Epic Pass, starting at $1,051, offers unlimited access to 42 mountain resorts across 15 U.S. states and four countries. Pass holders receive exclusive summer benefits including 20% discounts on bike rentals, dining, lodging, and golf at select resorts, plus complimentary scenic gondola rides with season passes.
Summer operations begin at various resorts: Whistler Blackcomb (May 16), Heavenly (May 23), Park City Mountain (June 7), Vail Mountain (June 13), and Stowe (June 21). The company offers various pass options including Epic Local Pass ($783), Northeast Value Pass ($642), and Tahoe Local Pass ($665). Until May 26, purchases can be made with just $49 down, and buyers receive two Buddy Tickets and six Ski With a Friend Tickets.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has reported mixed results for its North American ski season through April 20, 2025. Total skier visits decreased by 3.1% compared to the previous year, while total lift ticket revenue, including season pass revenue, increased by 3.4%. The company saw modest growth in ski school revenue (+2.7%) and dining revenue (+2.2%), but experienced a 4.0% decline in retail/rental revenue.
CEO Kirsten Lynch highlighted the stability provided by their season pass program and investments in guest experience, despite continued industry demand normalization. Due to lower than expected lift ticket visitation in spring, the company expects Resort Reported EBITDA for fiscal 2025 to be in the lower half of their previously issued guidance range.
For the 2025/2026 season's initial pass sales through April 13, 2025, pass product units showed a slight decline while sales dollars increased. Notably, renewals among loyal, tenured pass holders significantly improved compared to the prior period.