Vail joined a few other small resorts that had already made the decision to close, including Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico, Jay Peak Resort in … PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT. Within an hour of Katz’s announcement, Steamboat and Winter Park resorts followed suit as Alterra Mountain Company announced the shuttering its 15 North American locations. “It gives everyone the time to assess the situation, respond to ever-changing developments, and evaluate the approach for the rest of season, if we believe it is advisable or feasible to re-open.”Alterra CEO Rusty Gregory also apologized but called it a decision in the best interest of the guests.Both companies promised to work with skiers who had tickets or plans to come.They followed closures announced earlier by a trio of smaller resorts: Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico, Jay Peak Resort in Vermont and Shanty Creek Resort in Michigan. Vail Resorts said it would shut down its 34 resorts for at least one week before reassessing while Alterra is closing its 15 until further notice. Alterra Mountain Co. followed within an hour Saturday with its announcement closing its 15 North American resorts. DENVER (AP) — Vail Resorts said Tuesday that it will keep its North American resorts closed for the rest of the ski season because of the coronavirus … People may also wonder why we are not giving more notice ahead of this closure. The Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado and the Aspen Skiing Company announced Saturday night that they will close ski operations, too. The Aspen Ski Company said the cases were all tied to a visiting group from Australia and promised to be diligent to protect visitors and employees.Vail’s resorts include include Vail, Keystone and Breckenridge in Colorado; Park City Mountain Resort in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Stowe Mountain in Vermont; and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada.Alterra’s include Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Squaw Valley, Mammoth and Big Bear Mountain in California; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Stratton and Sugarbush in Vermont; and Deer Valley and Solitude in Utah.Vail Resort CEO Rob Katz apologized in a news release for the short notice and especially to guests already at the resorts or planning to come this week.
Vail needs to take a hit, too, and I guess I need to take the hit of not being able to ski. I am certain that there have been, and will be, moments where we will miss the mark and potentially disappoint. The Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado and the Aspen Skiing Company announced Saturday night that they will close ski operations, too. We will explore the possibility of selling, partnering, or contributing assets to another media outlet if there is an opportunity to allow for a consistent or enhanced online experience. VAIL — Vail Resorts chief Rob Katz on Saturday made the unprecedented decision to close all of the company’s North American ski resorts and stores, effective immediately, in response to the new coronavirus. The Company will consider reopening Breckenridge, Heavenly and Whistler Blackcomb dependent on the situation with COVID-19 and weather conditions. VAIL RESORTS TO CLOSE NORTH AMERICAN RESORTS FOR THE 2019-20 SKI SEASON. Vail Resorts announced the end of ski season for its North American operations on Tuesday, closing all but three resorts until the start of the 2020/21 season.Aspen Snowmass also said it would not reopen Buttermilk, The Vail announcement covers Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte. We will explore the possibility of selling, partnering, or contributing assets to another media outlet if there is an opportunity to allow for a consistent or enhanced online experience. But as he made his way to the parking lot, his wife called and informed him of the news from Vail Resorts.He was bummed his ski plans got dashed, but he understood.“We all need to do what we need to do to help prevent the spread,” said Clawson, who canceled an upcoming trip to Las Vegas because of concerns over the virus. Check out this list of projected closing dates for ski resorts in Vail Resorts. Sort the list by Resort Name, Projected Closing, 24 Hour Snow, Base Depth and User Rating to help you plan the rest of your ski season and get those late-season turns in. Epic Mountain Express will cease operations by end of day Wednesday, March 18. I’m OK with that.”He added: “We have to look out for our medical professionals. We see it as a vital public service to stay up and running.”This story contains reporting from Scott Condon in Aspen.Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil.Eagle County remains in the “concerned” zone of its COVID-19 risk meter with public health officials noting that new case levels have appeared to plateau, albeit at a higher rate of infection than what they would like to see.The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve reopened on June 3 with access to the sand ramp trail, sand pit and Castle Creek play area.WATCH: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte takes a tour of a new bike park construction site with Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance Executive Director Ernest Saeger.We took a look at how COVID-19 has disrupted our education system, how schools are meeting student needs, and what’s being put in place to address gaps in resources.