Jun 08, 2015 season pass salescommenting on the companys season pass sales for the upcoming 2015 2016 ski season, excluding sales of season passes for perisher, katz said, we are thrilled with the results. For those of you who dont know what an epic pass is, its essentially a season pass from vail resorts that gives you access to 12 resorts in the us. Located in the picturesque kosciuszko national park in nsw, its four resort areas make it the southern hemispheres largest alpine resort. Perisher will also be added to the epic pass for the 20152016 ski season upon closing of the acquisition, creating a true yearround skiing opportunity. Australia helps vail resorts narrow its losses the motley fool. Vail, beaver creek, whistler blackcomb, breckenridge, park city, keystone, heavenly, northstar, kirkwood, stowe, crested butte, okemo, mount sunapee. Theyve just added perisher to the list, and its kind of a big deal. Australian ski resorts offer incredibly cheap season passes. Lift pass perisher, perisher lift pass 2019 on snow reservations. Vail resorts goes truly global with perisher purchase.
Top 5 perks of the epic pass breck blog breckenridge ski resort. This marks vails first ever ski resort acquisition outside of the usa. Vail resorts also announced that as of today, perisher has reopened season pass sales for its upcoming ski season, which is set to open on june 6, 2015. It was announced today that the vail group has acquired perisher.
Vail resorts to acquire perisher, the largest mountain. Vail resorts acquired perisher in 2015, adding the. Vail resorts reports fiscal 2015 fourth quarter and full. Perisher will also be added to the epic pass for the 2015 2016 ski season upon closing of the acquisition, creating a true yearround skiing opportunity. Perisher gets epic perisher gets epic magazine 2015. Vails perisher purchase opens door on deals in thredbo and victoria. Theres plenty to do all around, and the size of the resort is incredible. Perisher will also be added to the epic pass for the 2015 2016 ski season upon closing of the acquisition, creating a true yearround skiing opportunity news provided by vail resorts, inc. The big news of the season is the freedom pass now including epic benefits. The epic australia pass is the best value season pass for australians and connects perisher, falls creek and hotham with whistler blackcomb, hakuba valley and rusutsu in japan and the best of the u. If you purchase an epic pass or epic australia pass, you will have unlimited access to the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere, plus worldclass resorts in the u.
In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multimountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed. Vail resorts also announced that as of today, perisher has reopened season pass sales for its upcoming ski season, which is set to open on june 6. The 202021 military epic pass provides an incredible value for service members and their families to enjoy unlimited, unrestricted skiing at the companys owned and operated resorts. Vail resorts to acquire perisher, the largest mountain resort. The resort is accessible by road and by the skitube, australias only underground rack railway. With snow on the ground and opening day at park city set for saturday, nov. Vail resorts acquired perisher in 2015, adding the mountain to its epic pass for the 2015 2016 ski season. Australian ski resorts fight it out for the best early bird 2015 season pass offers. Park city now the largest ski resort in the united states, perisher resort in australia.
Perisher wasnt able entirely to offset the operating costs of vail resorts key properties in the tahoe and. To use the epic pass at perisher during the 2015 ski season, guests must purchase their pass by sunday, 31 may, 2015. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort. Perisher is australias largest and most popular snow holiday destination. All purchasers of the epic pass after 1 june, 2015, will have access to perisher for the 2016 australian ski season, subject to closing of the acquisition. Summit value, keystone plus pass, tahoe local pass, tahoe value pass, kirkwood pass, park city youth pass, afton alps pass. Located in the australian snowy mountains, the resort is an amalgamation of four villages perisher valley, smiggin holes, guthega, and blue cow and their associated ski fields, covering approximately 12 square kilometres 5 sq mi, with the base elevation at 1,720 metres 5,640 ft. Mar 30, 2015 vail resorts to offer perisher pass holders free season long access to its u. Vail resorts to offer perisher pass holders free season long access to its u. Vail resorts acquires perisher, australias largest resort. Perisher lift passes and ticket pricing 2019, holiday packages, ski hire, perisher, snowy mountains, australia.
Discussion in perisher started by sportz44, may 24, 2015. Who has the best early bird season pass in australia for 2015. The epic australia pass replaces perisher s freedom pass with a new look and unmatched benefits. The snow gauge went oneonone with vail resorts ceo rob katz and asked the tough questions about perisher developments, expansion plans and just what can be done about expensive lessons. Located in australias snowy mountains, the resort is comprised of four villages and their associated ski fields. Season passes are no longer available for the 201920 season. Perisher may have to look at limiting season pass sales as a result. Posted by glenn cullen on may 24, 2017 in australia 12 comments. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to. Buy before midnight tuesday september 12 to lock in the lowest price of the season for u nlimited, unrestricted skiing at perisher for the 2018 ski season. Perisher is australias most popular snow holiday destination.
Perishers freedom pass now the epic australia pass. Heavenly, northstar and kirkwood in lake tahoe, california. Australias largest and most iconic ski resort, perisher is now part of the epic family. The epic australia pass is the best value season pass for. The epic australia pass is now on sale, providing yearround skiing and riding, starting with the 2016 perisher ski season through the 20162017 u. The epic australia pass replaces perishers freedom pass with a new look and unmatched benefits, and now includes access to nine worldclass resorts in the united states, in addition to unlimited. The battle for next years ski dollars starts now as perisher, thredbo and now falls creek and hotham and mt buller release their early bird season pass deals luring skiers and boarders with seriously cheap skiing with added discounted extras. Perisher is now officially included in vail resorts line up of worldclass mountain resorts and its industry leading season pass program. Vail just announced that theyve agreed to purchase australias largest ski resort. These dates are subject to change at perisher s discretion based on weather and snowfall.
This season theres no excuse to be missing out on skiing and boarding in perisher this season. The best ski passes available in new zealand and australia traveller. Perishers varied terrain is suitable for all ages and ability levels from first timers right up to experts. Vail resorts will offer all perisher season pass holders free, seasonlong access to its united states resorts, and perisher will also be added to the epic pass for 201516. Mar 30, 2015 perisher will be added to vails epic pass making it even more epic. Some of you may be asking, what does this mean for me. The battle for next years ski dollars starts now as perisher, thredbo and now falls creek and hotham and mt buller release their early bird season pass deals luring skiers and boarders with seriously cheap skiing with added. Resort partnership program in 20152016 epic pass holders had the.
Latinautor sonyatv, sony atv publishing, solar music rights management, cmrra, and 9 music rights societies show more show less. Perisher purchased by us ski resort firm vail resorts the australian. Aug 03, 2015 licensed to youtube by umg, sme on behalf of rubyworks. Ski and board year round in four countries, all on. We also see the acquisition as a natural fit, as perisher is the australian leader in innovation and guest experience both hallmarks of vail resorts. The chairlift you can see in the picture is one of 10 lifts still open. Perisher ski resort bought by us giant vail in bid to lure. Unlimited, unrestricted access to okemo, mount sunapee, crested butte and stevens pass in the 2020 2021 season. Perisher joins vail, beaver creek, arapahoe basin, keystone, breckenridge, northstar, kirkwood, park city mountain resort including canyons, mt. Mar 30, 2015 vail resorts also announced that as of today, perisher has reopened season pass sales for its upcoming ski season, which is set to open on june 6, 2015. Check out the latest perisher season pass pricing for an adult, child, junior and senior, where applicable.
In this video i share with you my experience of the perisher snow resort season opening, from back in june. Perisher will also be added to the epic pass for the 20152016 ski season upon closing of the acquisition, creating a true yearround skiing opportunity news provided by vail resorts, inc. The vail deal will offer perisher season pass holders access to vail. Season passes sold for the 20152016 ski season through may 26, 2015 represent approximately 44% of the total season passes sold for 20142015 ski season. Vail resorts reports fiscal 2015 third quarter results and. S including park city, vail, breckenridge and more.
November 1, 20 very disappointing star star star star star. The perisher freedom pass is back on sale for the 2015 ski season, with epic benefits, now through sunday, 31 may. Apr 05, 2015 perisher ski resort bought by us giant vail in bid to lure australians abroad. Weighing the valueadded benefits of a season pass at park citys two world class. Perishers 2015 freedom pass, now with epic benefits, provides all freedom pass holders with ski access at the companys north american resorts for the 20152016 ski season in addition to perisher, the. If your epic pass has been paid in full prior to june 1 2015, unlimited access to perisher in australia. Vail resorts goes truly global with perisher purchase by david o. Season passes sold for the 2015 2016 ski season through may 26, 2015 represent approximately 44% of the total season passes sold for 2014 2015 ski season. Free ski tube from perisher to blue cow is worth it for the long skiboard runs. New purchasers of the 2015 perisher freedom pass will receive free access to 9 worldclass resorts in the u. Arapahoe basin, and the australian resort perisher 2017 access. August 14, 2015 vail resorts today announced a new season pass for australian skiers and riders looking to access the best of the u.
According to perisher guest services, same day return skitube passes are still available for 2015 at bullocks flat but not online and are currently. Although australia isnt known for its snow, the quality of the perisher snow is probably the best in that region. Vail, beaver creek, breckenridge, keystone and arapahoe basin in colorado. Perisher s varied terrain is suitable for all ages and ability levels from first timers right up to experts. Man made snow was awesome, lots of people in school holidays but lines were okay. Epic mountain rewards is available to anyone who purchases an epic pass, epic local pass, epic day pass, epic military pass, epic australia pass, and many of the companys other regional season pass products, including. Vail resorts to acquire australias perisher resort for. With four resort areas, five terrain parks and australias only superpipe, perisher is the southern hemispheres largest alpine resort. Sales of season passes through september 20, 2015 for the upcoming 20152016 ski season excluding perisher pass sales increased approximately 16% in units and 22% in sales dollars. The epic australia pass offers australian skiers the best value to ski 12 worldclass resorts and pays for itself in under four days of skiing and is the best value season pass for australians. Epic pass hits perisher the snow chasers travel tips. Perisher ski resort known as perisher blue until 2009 is the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere. The freedom pass is now epic, providing yearround skiing and riding, with the addition of free access to the u. Sales of season passes through september 20, 2015 for the upcoming 20152016 ski season excluding perisher pass sales increased approximately 16% in units and 22% in sales dollars versus the comparable period in the prior year.
Australia helps vail resorts narrow its losses the. Perisher provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the ski areas website. All season pass holders can take advantage of epicmix, the. Looking for unlimited, unrestricted access to perisher this winter. Perisher is not only australias largest ski resort, its also australias most visited. Man made snow was awesome, lots of people in school. Vail resorts reports fiscal 2015 fourth quarter and full year.
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