Crystal Mountain

Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Today, Alterra Mountain Company announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada.

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  • Today, Alterra Mountain Company announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada.
  • “Mike Wiegele was a pioneer in the heli-ski world, and we are excited to add another premier heli-skiing operation to the Alterra family,” said Jared Smith, President & CEO of Alterra Mountain Company.
  • “Alterra Mountain Company is the ideal partner to celebrate and preserve the legacy that Mike Wiegele left behind,” said Elias Ortner, General Manager of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing.
  • At each destination, Alterra Mountain Company leaders are empowered to be decisive, creative, and bold to retain each mountain’s authentic character.

Ikon Pass Holders Can Experience Over $1 Billion in New Terrain, Lifts, Dining, Skier Services and More for Winter 23/24

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Winter 23/24 also offers pass holders new destinations - Alyeska in Alaska and Snow Valley in California - additional pass holder benefits, endless adventure and exceptional experiences at the most unique mountain destinations across the globe.

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  • Winter 23/24 also offers pass holders new destinations - Alyeska in Alaska and Snow Valley in California - additional pass holder benefits, endless adventure and exceptional experiences at the most unique mountain destinations across the globe.
  • This winter, skiers and riders will have access to more than 1,000 additional acres of terrain across multiple Ikon Pass destinations.
  • Bear Mountain’s highly anticipated redesigned Laybacks Bar is slated to become the ideal place to après all day.
  • Automated and energy-efficient snowmaking systems allow destinations to take advantage of shorter snowmaking windows and recover from weather events more quickly.

Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Schweitzer in Idaho

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Alterra Mountain Company has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Idaho’s Schweitzer , further expanding the company’s portfolio in the Pacific Northwest by joining Crystal Mountain in Washington.

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  • Alterra Mountain Company has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Idaho’s Schweitzer , further expanding the company’s portfolio in the Pacific Northwest by joining Crystal Mountain in Washington.
  • “With an incredible mountain in one of the most beautiful settings in the country and a world-class operating team, Schweitzer has everything we look for in a destination,” said Jared Smith, President & CEO, Alterra Mountain Company.
  • Alterra Mountain Company mountain destinations are spread throughout six states and three Canadian provinces: Steamboat and Winter Park Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Sugarbush and Stratton in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia.
  • In January 2018, Alterra Mountain Company introduced the Ikon Pass for winter 18/19, the premier ski and snowboard season pass.

Alterra Mountain Company Names New President & COO of Crystal Mountain in Washington

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Alterra Mountain Company announces that Matthew Darbous has been named President & Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Mountain in Washington, effective immediately.

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  • Alterra Mountain Company announces that Matthew Darbous has been named President & Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Mountain in Washington, effective immediately.
  • Matthew joined the Crystal team a year ago as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, overseeing all strategy, finance, revenue management, IT, and HR functions.
  • “During his time at Crystal Mountain, Matthew has been dedicated to developing the Crystal team and is excited to continue fostering employee relationships and building Crystal’s culture to help ensure Crystal’s future growth and success,” said Mark Brownlie, Chief Operating Officer, Mountain Division, Alterra Mountain Company.
  • “I grew up skiing Crystal Mountain as a kid with my family, so in many ways, this position is like a homecoming for me,” said Matthew Darbous, President & Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Mountain .

Alterra Mountain Company Plans to Invest Nearly Half a Billion Dollars in Transformational Changes in the Year Ahead

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Wild Blue Gondola will become the longest gondola in North America and the fastest 10-person gondola in the country.

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  • Wild Blue Gondola will become the longest gondola in North America and the fastest 10-person gondola in the country.
  • In addition, the company has significant plans to enhance the base area offerings at Deer Valley Resort, Winter Park Resort, Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain in the years ahead.
  • This year, Alterra will invest in an additional eight lifts, including new or replacement lifts at Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, Winter Park Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Snowshoe Mountain.
  • The company is also in the planning stages for nearly 1,000 additional affordable workforce housing beds across Palisades Tahoe, Blue Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Sugarbush, and Deer Valley Resort.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Popular Auburn, Washington

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Friday, March 3, 2023

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Raven’s Reserve, its latest new-home community, situated in popular Auburn, Washington.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Raven’s Reserve, its latest new-home community, situated in popular Auburn, Washington.
  • Families will appreciate the new neighborhood’s planned community park and open space and being walking distance to highly ranked schools.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230303005073/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community in popular Auburn, Washington.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.

Alterra Mountain Company Adds Snow Valley Mountain Resort in Southern California to Its Family of Destinations

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Alterra Mountain Company has closed on the purchase of Snow Valley Mountain Resort , adding another beloved Southern California destination to its portfolio of iconic year-round destinations.

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  • Alterra Mountain Company has closed on the purchase of Snow Valley Mountain Resort , adding another beloved Southern California destination to its portfolio of iconic year-round destinations.
  • “The acquisition of Snow Valley Mountain Resort is a continuation of our ongoing mission to build a premier portfolio of great mountains in robust markets,” said Jared Smith, President & CEO, Alterra Mountain Company.
  • “Snow Valley Mountain Resort has been a treasured destination since 1924 and together we will continue its incredible legacy,” said Kevin Somes, Vice President and General Manager of Snow Valley Mountain Resort.
  • The 16 mountain destinations are spread throughout six states and three Canadian provinces: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, and Snow Valley Mountain Resort in California; Stratton and Sugarbush in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia.

CORE® Foods Keeps it Cool This Winter, Becoming the Official Nutrition Bar of Alterra Mountain Company

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CORE® Foods announces a new partnership agreement with Alterra Mountain Company designed to enhance the on-site guest experience by making CORE® Bars the official nutrition bar of Alterra Mountain Company's U.S. destinations. CORE® Bars are the official nutrition bar of 11 of the company's U.S. Mountain destinations – Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah. 

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CORE Foods announces a new partnership agreement with Alterra Mountain Company designed to enhance the on-site guest experience by making CORE Bars the official nutrition bar of Alterra Mountain Company's U.S. destinations.
  • CORE Foods will celebrate the inaugural year of this three-year partnership at Deer Valley Resort, where CORE Foods will be hosting a kickoff event on January 21, 2023.
  • "We're so pleased to be partnering with Alterra Mountain Company and are honored to be the official nutrition bar of such an iconic mountain destinations," said Brett Hartmann, Chief Executive Officer, CORE Foods.
  • "We're excited to announce our partnership with CORE Foods," said Ryan Blanchard, Vice President of Brand Partnerships, Alterra Mountain Company.

Alterra Mountain Company Adds Ski Butlers to Portfolio

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Today Alterra Mountain Company announced it has acquired Ski Butlers , a leading ski equipment rental and delivery service based in Utah.

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  • Today Alterra Mountain Company announced it has acquired Ski Butlers , a leading ski equipment rental and delivery service based in Utah.
  • The acquisition will provide resort guests additional access to exceptional service and premier ski equipment at several Alterra Mountain Company destinations.
  • The Ski Butlers team has set the standard for guest satisfaction in the ski industry, said Jared Smith, President and CEO of Alterra Mountain Company.
  • Ski Butlers culture embodies a passion for the mountains and to make each guest's ski vacation convenient and hassle-free.

Alterra Mountain Company Elevates Its Commitment to Social Responsibility

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Alterra Mountain Company has renewed its commitment to responsible stewardship of the mountains it operates with a significant expansion of its Social Responsibility team.

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  • Alterra Mountain Company has renewed its commitment to responsible stewardship of the mountains it operates with a significant expansion of its Social Responsibility team.
  • Under the direction of Karen Sanford , Chief Legal & Social Responsibility Officer, Alterras newly appointed Social Responsibility leadership team will help chart and measure the companys short- and long-term Corporate Social Responsibility targets.
  • As Vice President of Social Responsibility, Annie Kao joins Alterra Mountain Company as an experienced DEI advisor dedicated to advancing social and economic betterment in the outdoor industry.
  • These new resources will allow us to take a more holistic and data-driven approach to our social responsibility programs, said Karen Sanford, Chief Legal & Social Responsibility Officer, Alterra Mountain Company.