WSJ Announcement 8/8/2016:
In today's Wall Street Journal, it was announced that Vail Resorts agreed to acquire Canadian ski resort operator Whistler Blackcomb Holdings for a little over $1 billion. Go to http://on.wsj.com/2b7lmuA for details. I see this latest acquisition by Vail as a major advance for Vail's Epic Pass program. The Epic Pass program proved a major benefit for Park City in last seasons first year of operation under Vail's ownership with even more impact expected in the 2016-17 season. The Vail/Whistler Blackcomb transaction is expected to close in fall 2016.