Community Corner
Vail Resorts Closing For The Ski Season Amid Coronavirus Spread
Vail Resorts, which owns some of the largest ski areas in North America, has announced it's closing all of its resorts for the season.
Vail Resorts is closing all of its North American ski areas, lodging properties and stores for the 2019-20 season amid concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus, the company announced Tuesday. Epic Mountain Express, the company’s Colorado transportation service, will also be suspended.
Some resorts — including Breckenridge, Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia — could reopen in late April or early May, depending on the COVID-19 situation and the weather.
“Our decision to end the season now is evidence of the fast-moving situation involving COVID-19, and it was not an easy one to make as we deeply considered the extended impact it will have on our guests, employees and communities,” Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts, said in a statement. “While it is incredibly disappointing for our company to mark the end of the season so early, we know it is the most responsible path forward.”
Find out what's happening in Across Coloradofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The company's Colorado resorts include Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek and Crested Butte.
Don't miss the latest coronavirus updates from health and government officials in Colorado. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters for what you need to know daily.
Find out what's happening in Across Coloradofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Guests can process refunds and credits on prepurchased lift tickets, lodging, ski and ride school, equipment rentals and other services, depending on terms and conditions, Vail Resorts said. An online refunds form is to be posted on the company's resort websites by Tuesday evening.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.