3/7/13 - The new owners of the Mt. Brighton ski resort have announced plans to invest nearly $10 million toward improving the facility. Colorado-based Vail Resorts announced in early December that it planned to acquire Mt. Brighton. The company recently announced that it plans to add nearly $10 million in improvements to the facility over the summer in preparation for the next ski season. These will include new snowmaking technology which Vail says will provide a more reliable skiing surface as well as dramatically extend the season by allowing the resort to open earlier in the year. Vail will also install new quad chairlifts, create terrain parks with new features and rope tows, and improve base area facilities. Vail will also install its EpicMix technology, which allows visitors to track and share their activities on Mt. Brighton through social media. The company has also announced a $10 million improvement project for its recently-acquired Afton Alps ski resort in Minnesota. Vail also owns eight mountain resorts around the western United States, including Colorado, California, Nevada, and Wyoming. (TD)
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