Gone are the days of lost revenue among ski resorts in North America. In an era of P+L sheets, ROI, and projected annual growth, Vail Resorts is taking the bull market by the horns and turning its summer assets into profits.
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On Tuesday of this past week, Vail came one step closer to realizing its summer dreams after Forest Service officials approved a $25 million dollar plan to enhance summertime opportunities at Colorado’s largest ski area. According to the Denver Post, new summertime amenities will include zip lines, a mountain coaster, new trails, and a myriad of environmentally-directed educational opportunities.
“We are grateful for our continued partnership with the U.S. Forest Service leading to this positive change that will benefit our economy and our mountains.” – Chris Jarnot, Vail Resorts COO (*Quote Courtesy of The Denver Post)
Those educational opportunities are the result of a blossoming partnership between Vail Resorts and the Nature Conservancy. In a recent press release, the Nature Conservancy expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership saying, “Together we’re developing science-based information and activities that will foster a better understanding of how healthy forests help keep water sources clean and secure.” Vail Resorts hopes the project will be completed by summer of 2017.
Proposed Improvements
- Ziplines in Game Creek Bowl
- 3,700′ Alpine Coaster
- Downhill and cross-country bike trails
- Nature Conservancy Sponsored Education Centers
- Hiking Trails
Find the entire Denver Post article here: Forest Service approves Vail’s $25M summer development plan