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Vail Resorts Inc.
Vail Resorts Inc.
08/22/2012 | Press release
Vail Resorts Receives US Forest Service Approval for 220 hectare terrain expansion at Breckenridge Ski Resort
distributed by noodls on 08/22/2012 13:04
BROOMFIELD, Colo. - Aug. 21, 2012 - Vail
Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced that it has
received approval from the U.S. Forest Service for a
543-acre (220 ha) terrain expansion in the Peak 6 area of
Breckenridge Ski Resort. Peak 6 will include 400 acres (162
ha) of lift-served terrain and 143 acres of hike-to
terrain. The Company expects to open the new terrain for
the 2013-2014 ski season, including adding a new
high-speed, six person chairlift and a new fixed-grip
chairlift to access the Peak 6 area.
"Peak 6 will be a tremendous addition to Breckenridge, significantly improving the guest experience by adding both new terrain and lift capacity," said Rob Katz, chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts. "In addition, the new terrain provides access to intermediate runs and high alpine bowl skiing that will be enjoyed by a wide variety of our guests."
The approval came in the form of a Record of Decision by the US Forest Service after completing a Final Environmental Impact Statement, a process which began with project scoping in 2007. The decision remains subject to appeal for 45 days.
Peak 6 is the first ski terrain expansion on U.S. Forest Service land in Colorado since 2008 and the first at Breckenridge since the Peak 7 expansion in 2002.
About Breckenridge Ski Resort
With four huge peaks, 2,358 acres, five terrain parks, two halfpipes, eight bowls, the highest chairlift in North America, family-friendly terrain, and a world-class ski school, all situated above an authentic, hip mountain town with awe-inspiring views, there are good reasons why "Breck" is one of the most popular ski resorts in the Western Hemisphere. Renowned for the welcoming spirit and friendly character of their locals, with over 200 restaurants, bars, and shops, and numerous year-round activities and events, Breck embodies more than just a destination, inspiring a way of life. www.snowusa.comor www.breckenridge.com.
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"Peak 6 will be a tremendous addition to Breckenridge, significantly improving the guest experience by adding both new terrain and lift capacity," said Rob Katz, chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts. "In addition, the new terrain provides access to intermediate runs and high alpine bowl skiing that will be enjoyed by a wide variety of our guests."
The approval came in the form of a Record of Decision by the US Forest Service after completing a Final Environmental Impact Statement, a process which began with project scoping in 2007. The decision remains subject to appeal for 45 days.
Peak 6 is the first ski terrain expansion on U.S. Forest Service land in Colorado since 2008 and the first at Breckenridge since the Peak 7 expansion in 2002.
About Breckenridge Ski Resort
With four huge peaks, 2,358 acres, five terrain parks, two halfpipes, eight bowls, the highest chairlift in North America, family-friendly terrain, and a world-class ski school, all situated above an authentic, hip mountain town with awe-inspiring views, there are good reasons why "Breck" is one of the most popular ski resorts in the Western Hemisphere. Renowned for the welcoming spirit and friendly character of their locals, with over 200 restaurants, bars, and shops, and numerous year-round activities and events, Breck embodies more than just a destination, inspiring a way of life. www.snowusa.comor www.breckenridge.com.
Media Note
More info and photos of Vail Resorts are also available athttp://news.vailresorts.com. Please credit the photographer listed and Vail Resorts.
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About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the
leading mountain resort operator in the United States.
The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain
resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone
in Colorado, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the
Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand
Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The
Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort
hotel company, manages casually elegant properties. Vail
Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning,
development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts,
Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on
the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts
company website is www.vailresorts.comand
international consumer website is www.snowusa.com.
