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Arapahoe Basin’s effort to avoid overcrowding by leaving the Epic Pass may be working too well
“This was new ground and we have learned a lot,” says resort leader Al Henceroth. A-Basin joined the Ikon Pass in a deal that limits days.
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After dumping Epic, Arapahoe Basin finds new partner in Ikon Pass
“We think we are going to do better with this deal,” A-Basin boss Alan Henceroth says. But is it better for skiers?
While others grumble over hordes of newcomers, Telluride embraces Epic Pass skiers
Locals lament crowds of Ikon Pass skiers at some resorts, but Telluride bosses say it's the locals -- not Epic Pass customers -- who are skiing more days than ever
Vail’s new Epic day pass lowers pre-purchased lift tickets to as low as $89
The latest salvo in Epic-versus-Ikon season pass brawl targets occasional skiers who balk at $200-plus lift tickets
What really led A-Basin to quit the Epic Pass cash cow? “Parking is our pinch point.”
Resort revenues doubled in the decade Arapahoe Basin was part of the Epic Pass, but parking problems outweigh the benefits of cash flow
Crested Butte may be the gem in Vail Resorts’ portfolio, but its lifts must be fixed before it can shine
Figuring out where Crested Butte fits into Vail’s quiver of resorts is as challenging as the skiing. “It stands out. And that’s a very good thing.”
Slower growth in Epic Pass revenue, wider than expected first-quarter losses trigger steep drop in Vail Resorts stock
Vail Resorts’ chief Rob Katz told investors on Friday that he expected to sell 925,000 Epic Passes for the 2018-19 ski season
Alterra expects to sell 250,000 Ikon Passes, Vail Resorts says Epic Pass sales are up
Analysts are watching sales by the two Colorado-based resort giants for clues about the health of the North American ski industry.
From “This is not Vail” to Vail Resorts ownership: Crested Butte owners bid farewell after 20-year rollercoaster ride with Colorado
“It just didn’t happen the way everyone hoped.”
