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F45 Training Now Serving as Exclusive Fitness Provider for 24/25 Ikon Pass Holders

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

F45 Training Holdings Inc., a leading global fitness community specializing in innovative, functional group workouts that are fast, fun, and results-driven, today became the exclusive fitness provider for Ikon Pass holders for the 2024 – 25 winter season as part of Ikon Pass Peak Perks program.

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  • F45 Training Holdings Inc., a leading global fitness community specializing in innovative, functional group workouts that are fast, fun, and results-driven, today became the exclusive fitness provider for Ikon Pass holders for the 2024 – 25 winter season as part of Ikon Pass Peak Perks program.
  • “In collaboration with Ikon Pass, F45 expands its reach – even now going so far as literally summitting mountain tops – to ensure everyone has access to today’s strongest offering in functional fitness,” said Tom Dowd, CEO of F45 Training.
  • “We are thrilled to introduce F45 Training as the exclusive fitness provider for Ikon Pass for the 24/25 winter season, adding further value to our 24/25 Ikon Pass holders,” said Ryan Blanchard, Vice President of Brand Partnerships for Alterra Mountain Company.
  • For more information on F45 Training and its Ikon Pass partnership, please visit F45Training.com/IkonPass or learn more on Facebook or Instagram .

CIM Group Closes $18.3 Million Loan for Acquisition of Residence Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood

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Monday, March 11, 2024

CIM Group, a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender and developer, announced today that its CIM Real Estate Debt Solutions business closed an $18.3 million loan on behalf of a CIM-managed fund to PEG Companies for the acquisition of the Residence Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood (“Residence Inn”).

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  • CIM Group, a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender and developer, announced today that its CIM Real Estate Debt Solutions business closed an $18.3 million loan on behalf of a CIM-managed fund to PEG Companies for the acquisition of the Residence Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood (“Residence Inn”).
  • Built in 1999 and renovated in 2013, the Residence Inn is an all-suites extended stay hotel consisting of 144 guest rooms located at 6425 S. 3000 E in Salt Lake City near the city of Cottonwood.
  • The Residence Inn is the only extended stay hotel in the Cottonwood area and close to the nearby canyons which are popular visitor destinations.
  • The loan for the Residence Inn continues CIM Group’s growth of its hospitality lending focus beyond the full-service sector, further expanding the capital commitment into the select and extended stay sector since 2023.

Oregon Campers More Likely to Camp Alone, and for Free

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

"The Dyrt guided us to an awesome, small dispersed campground where we were the only folks for a couple nights midweek," says The Dyrt camper Joan R. of Oregon.

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  • "The Dyrt guided us to an awesome, small dispersed campground where we were the only folks for a couple nights midweek," says The Dyrt camper Joan R. of Oregon.
  • "It was the quietest place I've been since camping as a kid WAY BACK in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho.
  • Another finding about Oregon in the 2024 Camping Report is that vanlife is still going strong, with 12.7% identifying camper vans as their primary camping type.
  • "Ultimately, we came back to Oregon in part because of the abundance of dispersed camping options."

VRBO ANNOUNCES THE 2024 US VACATION RENTALS OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

This list exemplifies the caliber of private vacation rentals across Vrbo," said Jon Gieselman, president of Expedia Brands.

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  • This list exemplifies the caliber of private vacation rentals across Vrbo," said Jon Gieselman, president of Expedia Brands.
  • Now in its third year, the Vacation Rentals of the Year highlight the most spectacular, private vacation rentals that represent a variety of popular vacation destinations and price points.
  • Travelers that book on Vrbo can also save with One Key , the first loyalty program from a major online vacation rental platform.
  • Guests can earn 2% in OneKeyCash on every eligible Vrbo booking — including any of the 2024 Vacation Rentals of the Year — that can be used toward future bookings on eligible Vrbo vacation rentals, or on Expedia and Hotels.com.

Operation Smile Announces the Return of the 12th Annual Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge in Park City, Utah

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

PARK CITY, Utah, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation Smile, the world-renowned volunteer medical organization dedicated to providing cleft surgery and comprehensive care to those in need, is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated 12th Annual Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge taking place on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.

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  • PARK CITY, Utah, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation Smile, the world-renowned volunteer medical organization dedicated to providing cleft surgery and comprehensive care to those in need, is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated 12th Annual Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge taking place on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.
  • Together with entrepreneurs and philanthropists from around the globe, they will gather to support Operation Smile's mission of bringing smiles to children's faces.
  • The weekend's festivities will culminate on Saturday evening at the 12th Annual Winter Wonderland Gala, where Operation Smile will honor Kenny, Mimi & Skyler Griswold with the prestigious Founders Circle Award.
  • Operation Smile offers convenient packages for both locals and out-of-towners, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Vail Resorts Launches My Epic Gear Membership for 2024/25 Season as Company is Named Among 'World's Most Innovative' by Fast Company

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Available for the whole family, this membership program reimagines gear ownership and gear rental, with more choice, lower cost and no hassle.

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  • Available for the whole family, this membership program reimagines gear ownership and gear rental, with more choice, lower cost and no hassle.
  • "My Epic Gear reimagines gear ownership and gear rental, providing more choice, lower cost and no hassle.
  • A limited number of selected Epic Pass Holders piloted My Epic Gear at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone during the 2023/24 winter season.
  • Compare all Epic Pass offerings, including Epic Local Pass, Epic Day Pass and regional Passes, on the Epic Pass website .

Vail Resorts Announces "My Epic Assistant" in the My Epic app, Powered by Advanced AI and Resort Experts

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Monday, March 18, 2024

That's why today Vail Resorts announced My Epic Assistant , a new technology within the My Epic app providing mountain information at guests' fingertips – anytime, anywhere.

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  • That's why today Vail Resorts announced My Epic Assistant , a new technology within the My Epic app providing mountain information at guests' fingertips – anytime, anywhere.
  • Powered by advanced AI and resort experts, My Epic Assistant will be available for the 2024/25 season to answer questions about Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone.
  • Vail Resorts is launching My Epic Assistant as part of its ongoing investments to help all guests – new and returning – feel welcome at its resorts.
  • Using the My Epic app , guests can ask My Epic Assistant their resort and mountain questions for immediate assistance, 24/7.

Ludica Health Launches LudoFit PRO, an Interactive Therapy Exercise Solution for Outpatient Clinics and Home Health

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

SEATTLE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ludica Health, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for physical rehabilitation is set to showcase LudoFit PRO, a new product for clinicians serving older adults, at the upcoming American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Inspire) Expo in Orlando, Florida.

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  • With a commitment to providing accessible and affordable solutions for patients undergoing therapy, Ludica Health drives innovation in the field of rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and fall prevention.
  • Its latest solution, LudoFit PRO, is designed for clinicians working with patients in clinic and home settings.
  • LudoFit PRO can be downloaded onto Windows computers, Mac computers, or iPads, and no special equipment is needed.
  • I have to make myself do my PT exercises but I have no problems with wanting to go back to LudoFit.

Taos Ski Valley Announces Most Robust, Benefit-Rich Season Pass Lineup to Date

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

TAOS SKI VALLEY, N.M., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taos Ski Valley today announced that their largest and most diverse season pass offering is now on sale. The suite of season passes for Winter 25 include three options below $500, greater pass benefits, more varied options than ever before for the ultimate flexibility, and new year-round pass options, giving visitors access to the mountain for both winter and summer outdoor adventures.

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  • The resort's Winter 25 season passes offers visitors more perks than ever before, plus unbeatable value, flexibility, new year-round access and more
    TAOS SKI VALLEY, N.M., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taos Ski Valley today announced that their largest and most diverse season pass offering is now on sale.
  • Enjoy unrestricted access to Taos Ski Valley in the winter with skiing/riding 7 days a week, with no blackout dates, plus summer access.
  • This pass also comes with a $500 credit to Taos Ski Valley's iconic base area hotel, The Blake ; an Ikon Base Pass; 50% off tickets at Mountain Collective resorts; plus more added benefits than any other pass.
  • 5-Day: The new 5-Day pass grants passholders five days of skiing at Taos Ski Valley, with limited blackout dates, for $495.

Monster Energy Athletes Claim Victories in Key Events at the 2024 Dew Tour Copper Mountain Snow Sports Competition

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- So many wins at Copper! Monster Energy congratulates its team of freeski and snowboard athletes on a strong performance in the 2024 Winter Dew Tour Copper Mountain competition in Colorado.

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  • Monster Energy congratulates its team of freeski and snowboard athletes on a strong performance in the 2024 Winter Dew Tour Copper Mountain competition in Colorado this weekend.
  • Monster Energy congratulates its team of freeski and snowboard athletes on a strong performance in the 2024 Winter Dew Tour Copper Mountain competition in Colorado.
  • Before coming to Dew Tour Copper 2024, Brookes clinched X Games Aspen 2024 Slopestyle gold and earned the 2023 FIS World Championships Freeski Slopestyle title.
  • Follow Monster Energy on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and TikTok for exclusive updates as the 2024 snow sports season continues.