Today Vail Resorts announced that it would be purchasing Kirkwood Ski Resort and the base area of the mountain for about $18 million. The Resort, well known for its advanced high alpine terrain, will join Heavenly and Northstar at Tahoe as the 3rd Vail Resort Mountain in California.

A Bluebird day at Kirkwood

Pass holders at Kirkwood will now have immediate access to Heavenly and Northstar, and Heavenly and Northstar pass holders will have immediate access to Kirkwood. This is great news for Epic Pass holders, as there is yet another mountain available to change it up. Also, if you are from Colorado, considering a Spring Break Trip to Tahoe is sounding better and better…

So congratulations to Vail Resorts for this new acquisition, and be sure to get out there and enjoy yet another Vail Resort!