Mountain Division

Alterra Mountain Company Expands Mountain Division Leadership

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Alterra Mountain Company has appointed Ron Cohen, President & COO of Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain, and Rob Perlman, President & COO of Steamboat, to the newly created roles of Executive Vice President (EVP), Regional Operations.

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  • Alterra Mountain Company has appointed Ron Cohen, President & COO of Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain, and Rob Perlman, President & COO of Steamboat, to the newly created roles of Executive Vice President (EVP), Regional Operations.
  • Most importantly, they will focus on identifying and mentoring leaders throughout the Mountain Division.
  • We’ve been fortunate to have them lead two of our premier destinations and this new structure will give the rest of the company an opportunity to learn from their experience,” said Mark Brownlie, Chief Operating Officer - Mountain Division, Alterra Mountain Company.
  • At Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain, Eric Clark, Chief Operating Officer, Resort Services, will take on the interim duties.

RestorixHealth Welcomes Dr. William H. Tettelbach as New Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

RestorixHealth, the nation’s leading wound care solutions company, has announced that Dr. William H. Tettelbach, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FUHM, MAPWCA, CWSP has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

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  • RestorixHealth, the nation’s leading wound care solutions company, has announced that Dr. William H. Tettelbach, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FUHM, MAPWCA, CWSP has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • He comes to RestorixHealth from HCA Healthcare, where he served as the Executive Medical Director, Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Services for the Mountain Division.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230713335918/en/
    Dr. William H. Tettelbach, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FUHM, MAPWCA, CWSP has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of RestorixHealth.
  • Dr. Tettelbach lends his expertise to numerous professional societies, committees and associations and has co-authored numerous research articles and book chapters.

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 .

Vail Resorts Announces Mountain Division Leadership Change

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced the appointment of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Rock as President of the company's Mountain Division, effective May 1, 2023, and announced that current President James O'Donnell will no longer be with the company, effective March 3, 2023.

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  • Bill Rock to become President of Vail Resorts' Mountain Division, effective May 1, 2023.
  • "Bill has led multiple resorts, entire regions, and some of the most transformative projects in our company's history, and I am confident he will be successful as the president of our mountain division, leading our 41 mountain resorts and the team of incredible leaders we have across our operations."
  • "I want to extend my gratitude to James for his leadership and contributions to Vail Resorts during his 22 years at our company," said Lynch.
  • "He drove measurable success across many businesses and has been deeply committed to developing great leaders across Vail Resorts.

Aspen Snowmass Names Geoff Buchheister as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

ASPEN SNOWMASS, Colo., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Snowmass names Geoff Buchheister as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Buchheister will lead Aspen Snowmass's Mountain Division and will begin work March 1, 2023. Geoff's first priority will be to spend the next two months learning and transitioning responsibilities from Mike Kaplan who officially retires on April 30, 2023, after working for Aspen Skiing Company for the past 30 years. Geoff joins Aspen Snowmass from his current role as Chief Operating Officer at Whistler Blackcomb, the largest resort in North America, where he has been since 2019.

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  • Buchheister to assume duties March 1, 2023 and will work with Mike Kaplan on transition through the end of the 2023 season
    ASPEN SNOWMASS, Colo., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Snowmass names Geoff Buchheister as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Buchheister will lead Aspen Snowmass's Mountain Division and will begin work March 1, 2023.
  • Geoff joins Aspen Snowmass from his current role as Chief Operating Officer at Whistler Blackcomb, the largest resort in North America, where he has been since 2019.
  • "Geoff and I connected on so many levels," says Mike Kaplan, president and CEO, Aspen Snowmass.

Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen renew longstanding partnership

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen today announced the renewal of their longstanding partnership, marked by the rollout of new uniforms within the Vail Professional Program. For years, Helly Hansen, a leader in technical outdoor apparel has provided professional grade gear to the Vail Resorts team of mountain professionals, gathering insights and feedback which drives the design and evolution of Helly Hansen uniforms to meet their needs across the demanding weather conditions encountered on the mountain.  Retired uniforms will take on a new life as one-of-a-kind upcycled products to be sold to consumers.

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  • As new gear rolls out, Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen team up to upcycle the old
    OSLO, Norway, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen today announced the renewal of their longstanding partnership, marked by the rollout of new uniforms within the Vail Professional Program.
  • As their partnership progresses, Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen will continue to collaborate to define innovative solutions to help people stay and feel alive in the outdoors.
  • Based on a longstanding relationship with the Vail Resorts team and employees, Helly Hansen has redesigned the Vail Resorts uniforms this season with a focus on safety, performance, and sustainability.
  • "With a multitude of resorts spanning across continents and covering a variety of environments and terrain, the Vail Resorts organization is an invaluable partner to Helly Hansen.

Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen renew longstanding partnership

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 7, 2022

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen today announced the renewal of their longstanding partnership, marked by the rollout of new uniforms within the Vail Professional Program. For years, Helly Hansen, a leader in technical outdoor apparel has provided professional grade gear to the Vail Resorts team of mountain professionals, gathering insights and feedback which drives the design and evolution of Helly Hansen uniforms to meet their needs across the demanding weather conditions encountered on the mountain.  Retired uniforms will take on a new life as one-of-a-kind upcycled products to be sold to consumers.

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  • As new gear rolls out, Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen team up to upcycle the old
    OSLO, Norway, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen today announced the renewal of their longstanding partnership, marked by the rollout of new uniforms within the Vail Professional Program.
  • As their partnership progresses, Vail Resorts and Helly Hansen will continue to collaborate to define innovative solutions to help people stay and feel alive in the outdoors.
  • Based on a longstanding relationship with the Vail Resorts team and employees, Helly Hansen has redesigned the Vail Resorts uniforms this season with a focus on safety, performance, and sustainability.
  • "With a multitude of resorts spanning across continents and covering a variety of environments and terrain, the Vail Resorts organization is an invaluable partner to Helly Hansen.

Ski Cooper Announces 2022-23 Winter Season Pass Sale

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Leadville, Colo, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ski Cooper Season Passes for winter 2022-23 go on sale today .

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  • Leadville, Colo, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ski Cooper Season Passes for winter 2022-23 go on sale today .
  • Starting at $329 for ages 15-74 and $149 for ages 6-14, the Ski Cooper pass provides season-long access to some of the best skiing and riding in Colorado with unlimited access to Cooper along with a host of other benefits.
  • The resorts innovative season pass also includes three free days at 58 independently operated resorts including 13 new partner resorts this year.
  • Ski Cooper also operates Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours , with access to the powder-filled bowls and glades adjacent to the resort.