BUZZWORTHY | June 10, 2021
How to be LGBTQ+ friendly in a ski town year-round, non-profits working towards inclusivity, take care of your skis during the offseason, hiking with your dog and more.
PROTECTING CONFIDENTIAL DATA
Protecting confidential data (employee and guest information, guest payment card data and more) is critical to business integrity and an obligation that is entrusted to all employees. To ensure you are playing your part in protecting this information, follow these tips provided by our Information Security team.
YOUR SUMMER PERKS ARE HERE!
Who says resorts are just for skiing? Take advantage of biking, hiking, sightseeing, Epic Discovery and more with your summer perks. Check out your summer perks and learn how you can get your coupons.
PERISHER OPENS EARLY FOR 2021 AUSTRALIA WINTER SEASON
Skiing is back in Australia! Perisher Ski Resort officially opened for the 2021 winter season on June 4.
VAIL RESORTS PIONEERS SKI INDUSTRY’S FIRST UNIFIED EFFORT TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
One company alone can’t solve the climate crisis; it’s through ongoing collaboration that, together, we’ll have the most impact on protecting and preserving the great outdoors. Today, alongside Alterra, Boyne Resorts, and POWDR, we’re excited to announce the Climate Collaborative Charter—the ski industry’s first unified effort to combat climate change.
KATZ AMSTERDAM FOUNDATION EXPANDS FOCUS ON RACIAL JUSTICE
The Katz Amsterdam Foundation was founded by Vail Resorts CEO, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, to improve access to behavioral and mental health services in the mountain communities where Vail Resorts operates and expand programs to connect underserved youth to winter sports. $29.3M, donated by Rob today, will contribute to the support of these efforts as well as a new nationwide focus area for the foundation—racial justice.
BUZZWORTHY | June 3, 2021
Celebrate PRIDE by running this virtual 5K, diversifying the bike world, finding your authentic self on the trail and more.
NEW: LEADING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TRAINING
Take our new DEI Fundamentals: Building DEI Awareness training on The LIFT.
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, Dr. Corey Levy (clinical psychologist and wellness manager at Vail Resorts) joined Denver Business Journal’s “Mental Health Matters” to discuss best practices for employers and our Epic Wellness program, designed to help ensure mental health care is destigmatized, easily accessible, affordable and practical.
TIPS FOR A REJUVENATING SUMMER
There’s nothing quite like the energy and excitement of the seasonal transition from late spring to early summer. It’s a time to put away our snow gear, turn our faces to the sun, make time for new adventures and also rest and rejuvenate. Take a second to remind yourself of the small self-care steps you can take to rejuvenate this summer.