BARTLETT — The planned acquisition of Attitash and Wildcat ski areas by Vail Resorts became reality Tuesday, according to Vail officials.
The $264 million purchase of the two local mountains were among Vail’s acquisition of Peak Resort’s 17 ski areas across the country.
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