Vail Resorts skier visits tumble in ‘most challenging winter’

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-11T21:13:47+00:00

Vail Resorts Inc. has cut its 2026 earnings forecast due to a warm, dry winter causing a 11.9% drop in skier visits. CEO Rob Katz calls it the toughest winter in over 30 years, yet the company remains confident in its resilient business model.

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2026-03-11 21:13:47

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Vail Resorts Inc. has lowered its 2026 earnings forecast due to a historically dry and warm winter that led to an 11.9% decrease in skier visits compared to the previous year. CEO Rob Katz described it as the “most challenging winter” in over 30 years for their Colorado and Utah resorts, impacting terrain availability. Despite the revised guidance, the company emphasizes the resilience of its business model and advance commitment strategy in mitigating the financial impact.

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