Vail Resorts has announced that all of its North American resorts and retail stores will remain closed for the 2019-20 winter ski season amidst the continued challenges associated with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision follows the company’s previously announced closure of its resorts from Sunday, March 15 through Sunday, March 22. The company said it will consider reopening Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia in late April or early May, depending on the situation with COVID-19 as well as weather conditions.
Additionally, the company’s owned and operated lodging properties will close on Friday, March 20, with final check-ins allowed until 4 p.m. MT March 17. Epic Mountain Express, the company’s Colorado transportation service, will run through Wednesday, March 18. Both will remain closed until further notice.
Guests can process refunds and credits on pre-purchased lift tickets, lodging, ski and ride school, equipment rentals and more, subject to applicable terms and conditions, using an online form that will be available later today on the company’s resort websites.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a number of other resorts and attractions in the United States to shut down. MGM Resorts International has suspended operations at all of its Las Vegas properties, as well as resorts in Maryland, Boston and New York, while Wynn Resorts has closed the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.
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