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It’s that time of the year when the leaves have changed and a hint of winter is in the air. It has been the most beautiful fall we can remember with cool mornings and bluebird afternoons, but cooler temperatures are coming. Our first traceable snow came more than a week ago and the resorts have begun snowmaking efforts with most opening less than a month from now. 2010-2011 season ski passes are on sale now; be sure to get yours before you hit the slopes. Check out photos of the recent October snow and snowmaking at Breckenridge Ski Resort, Copper Mountain Ski Resort and Keystone Ski Resort.  Photo courtesy of: Copper Mountain Ski Resort Photo courtesy of: Keystone Ski Resort Photo courtesy of: Breckenridge Ski Resort 2010-2011 Ski Season Resort Opening Dates: Keystone Ski Resort – November 5 Copper Mountain Resort – November 5 Breckenridge Ski Resort – November 12 Vail Mountain – November 19 Beaver Creek Resort – November 24 A Basin vs. Loveland - Who Will Open ...

Despite historically low snowfall during the 2009-2010 ski season coupled with a challenging economy, Vail Resorts has taken positive strides with their earnings report released today at the close of their fiscal year. Some detailed highlights follow below. The company's CEO, Rob Katz, cited some encouraging signs heading into the 2010-2011 season including: improved season pass sales, the opening of One Ski Hill Place in Breckenridge which adds on-mountain amenities including a 20,000 square foot skier restaurant, the Ski Hill Grill and an après ski venue, the T-Bar as well as the launch of EpicMix, a revolutionary new online, mobile and social media application that allows guests to digitally capture and share their skiing experience. Vail Resorts earnings highlights include: Total Performance * Total net revenue was $868.6 million for Fiscal 2010 compared to $977.0 million in the prior year, an 11.1% decrease. * Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. was $30.4 million, or...