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News by Region: Rockies
Vail Resorts news from Colorado and the Rockies, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte.
Breckenridge's Free Snowboard Festival Returns December 18–20—What Visitors Still Need to Pay For
Vail-owned Breckenridge announced a free three-day snowboard festival December 18–20, 2026. Free admission isn't the same as a free ski trip.
Skier 1
Oct 101 min read
Vail Targets November 13 Opening; Beaver Creek November 25 for 2026-27 Season
Colorado’s tentative 2026-27 opening calendar has Vail Mountain targeting November 13 and Beaver Creek November 25, weather and snowmaking permitting.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Vail Adds Concierge-Style Private Lessons at Vail and Beaver Creek—Another Premium Layer on the Mountain
Vail Resorts is rolling out Epic Ascent, adding concierge support and priority-style access to private lessons at Vail and Beaver Creek.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Epic Pass Release in Vail Resorts Case
A September 21, 2026 Colorado Supreme Court ruling upheld an Epic Pass release signed after the underlying injury, raising an important issue for customers with existing claims.
Skier 1
Oct 11 min read
What Colorado Skiers Are Saying About Vail’s Falling Epic Pass Sales
A September 30 Colorado discussion shows skiers debating Vail’s falling Epic Pass sales, independent resorts, weather risk, and whether customers are changing where they spend their ski money.
Skier 1
Oct 12 min read
Vail Mountain News: Park City Lift Upgrades and 2026/27 Colorado Opening Dates
Park City lift investment and current 2026/27 opening targets for Vail-owned Colorado resorts.
Skier 1
Sep 292 min read
Vail Mountain News by Region: Park City, Okemo, Crested Butte and Keystone
A regional roundup covering Park City, Okemo, Crested Butte, Keystone, and other Vail mountain updates.
Skier 1
Sep 292 min read
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