Vail Resorts Inc. announced that it has acquired Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin near the Illinois state line, expanding its collection of premier urban ski areas in the Midwest. Located approximately 65 miles north of Chicago, Wilmot Mountain has long been a favorite of skiers and snowboarders in one of the top geographies for the Company's mountain resorts. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Vail Resorts plans to transform both the on-mountain and base area experience at Wilmot Mountain. These enhancements will include redesigned and updated terrain parks, best-in-class coaching and instruction for all levels of skiers and riders, expanded dining and entertainment options at the base area, dedicated racing programs and integrated technology and social media programs like EpicMix. Furthermore, the Company will invest in the ski area's infrastructure to improve snowmaking, parking and access to provide a more consistent experience throughout the season. Vail Resorts also announced that access to Wilmot will be included in the company's Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass for the 2016-2017 ski season, further connecting the Chicago area to the company's eight mountain resorts in Colorado, Utah and Lake Tahoe.

The company also announced the appointment of Taylor Ogilvie as general manager of Wilmot Mountain, effective immediately upon closing of the acquisition. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Ogilvie grew up skiing at Wilmot Mountain. Since June 2013, Ogilvie has served as general manager of Mt. Brighton in Michigan.