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Vail Resorts Australia are go June 24 Perisher, Hotham, Falls

snow action team 29.05.2020

PERISHER, HOTHAM AND FALLS CREEK TO OPEN FOR 2020 SNOW SEASON ON 24 JUNE

Here is the full announcement – the decision on Epic Australia Passes remains open, let’s hope they are on – who does not love their Epic Pass, which we have had no hesitation in calling the World’s Best Value ski pass, especially for Aussies when our dollar is down.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — 29 May 2020 — Vail Resorts announced today that Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek in Australia will open for skiing and snowboarding on 24 June for the 2020 snow season, following approval by the New South Wales and Victorian governments. Each resort will enact a COVID-19 Safe Operating Plan developed in consultation with industry and government leaders, which will include social distancing measures, enhanced cleaning protocols and necessary changes to regularly offered programs and services.

Falls looking gorgeous great shot © Jack Smith Arthur / Vail Resorts

“We are grateful for the opportunity to open our resorts for the 2020 snow season, especially given the difficult year endured by our mountain communities, and we take seriously the responsibility we have to keep our employees, guests and communities safe in this new environment,” 

said Pete Brulisauer, senior vice president and chief operating officer for Vail Resorts, Perisher and Australia.

“Delaying our traditional opening from the June Long Weekend to 24 June is intentional to ensure our entire team has the time to fully understand and embrace our new COVID-19 Safe Operating Plan so that we can deliver a safe experience for our guests. We thank our guests in advance for their patience, understanding and cooperation as we all adapt to the new social distancing measures required to allow us to enjoy skiing and snowboarding this season.”

time to take off to Perisher © Owain Price

Skiers and snowboarders will only be able to access the resorts with a pre-purchased pass or lift tickets; on-the-day lift ticket purchases will not be available. Social distancing will be carefully managed at each resort, based on the amount of terrain and lifts open. Details about resort operations will be announced in the coming weeks.

As previously communicated with guests, final payment for the 2020 Epic Australia Pass will not be collected on 1 June.

More information, as well as any changes that might be made to the pass addressing COVID-19 impacts on our season, will be shared by 15 June. At that time, guests will have the option to request a refund of all payments made towards their 2020 Epic Australia Pass and Pass Refund Protection or move forward with their chosen pass product.