Intrawest Acquired by Aspen & KSL

Let's hope Aspen takes the lead in managing the new acquisitions. KSL is not particularly well regarded by the Squaw/Alpine locals.
 
As one might imagine, lots of press on this transaction:

http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/10/intrawest-aspen-ksl-capital/

http://www.aspentimes.com/news/skico-says-dont-expect-an-aspen-steamboat-ski-pass-for-2017-18/

http://www.aspentimes.com/news/ksl-funding-helps-aspen-skiing-co-pursue-big-picture-plans/

http://www.steamboattoday.com/news/2017/apr/10/steamboat-ski-resort-acquired-aspen-skiing-co-ksl-/


Not sure if KSL or Aspen are certain on what the final management structure will be other than KSL is currently saying Andy Wirth and team will remain at Squaw/Alpine. Powdr Corp being the strong partner to the current Intrawest in Colo for season passes. Have to wonder if that will change after 2017-18 is done (would enough front rangers buy a WP, Steamboat, Aspen pass in big numbers without Eldora/Copper?).
 
Steamboat, Winter Park, Tremblant, Stratton and Snowshoe seem like logical additions to Mountain Collective.

But I see you Front Rangers as the problem situation. Aspen and Steamboat currently have expensive season passes and will lose a lot of revenue if they price any combined pass low enough to attract the current RMSP people. Current RMSP gets 5 days at Steamboat, right? Maybe that piece gets extended to Aspen.
 
I think the jury is still out whether Aspen/KSL will copy the Epic Pass model vs. adding the Intrawest group to Mountain Collective. The latter course of action:
1) Allows them to retain the high priced Aspen and Steamboat season passes.
2) Keeps the Mountain Collective overall a stronger group of areas than Vail's despite Whistler and Stowe switching sides.
 
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