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Vail’s Amazing Turnaround

This is the story of Vail’s efforts to rebuild and open on time after the arson fires of October 19, 1998 burned four lifts, two restaurants and two patrol buildings. The resort, industry and community came together to make the…

This is the story of Vail’s efforts to rebuild and open on time after the arson fires of October 19, 1998 burned four lifts, two restaurants and two patrol buildings. The resort, industry and community came together to make the opening happen.

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