Vail Resorts April 30, 2002 Form 10-Q


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q. -QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13
OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

[X]

1.  Quarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

For the quarterly period ended

April 30, 2002                                                                                                          

[   ]

2.  Transition Report Pursuant To Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

[No Fee Required]

 

 

 

For the transition period from

                                                                       to                                                             

 

 

Commission File Number:

  1-9614                                                                                                                                

           Vail Resorts, Inc.            

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                Delaware                                

 

                                51-0291762                                

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

           Post Office Box 7 Vail, Colorado           

 

                              81658                              

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                                 (970) 476-5601                             

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

 

[X]

Yes

[   ]

No

As of June 17, 2002, 7,439,834 shares of Class A Common Stock and 27,709,795 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding.

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION *

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

F-1

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

1

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

9

 

 

 

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

10

Item 2.

Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

10

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

10

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

10

Item 5.

Other Information

10

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

11

 

* As Restated. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements-Unaudited

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2002, July 31, 2001 and April 30, 2001

F-2

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended April 30, 2002 and 2001

F-3

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended April 30, 2002 and 2001

F-4

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended April 30, 2002 and 2001

F-5

 

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

F-6

Vail Resorts, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 

April 30,

July 31,

April 30,

 

        2002      

        2001      

         2001      

 

 

(as restated)

(as restated)

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$      53,515

$      27,994

$       21,821

 

Trade receivables, net

33,172

25,752

27,110

 

Income taxes receivable

939

939

1,934

 

Inventories, net

26,326

26,891

24,758

 

Deferred income taxes

9,206

9,206

10,364

 

Other current assets

         8,062

         8,677

         6,483

 

 

Total current assets

131,220

99,459

92,470

Property, plant and equipment, net

778,406

680,272

673,561

Real estate held for sale and investment

184,704

159,177

148,530

Deferred charges and other assets

53,320

47,093

47,811

Goodwill, net

135,154

133,381

133,309

Intangible assets, net

     69,600

      61,583

       59,526

 

Total assets

$1,352,404

$1,180,965

$1,155,207

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$   131,079

$   117,965

$   116,901

 

Long-term debt due within one year (Note 6)

         4,259

         1,746

         1,832

 

Total current liabilities

135,338

119,711

118,733

Long-term debt (Note 6)

450,661

386,634

330,561

Other long-term liabilities

71,515

57,790

54,845

Deferred income taxes

117,710

90,688

107,651

Commitments and contingencies (Note 4)

--

--

--

Minority interest in net assets of consolidated joint ventures

26,795

21,081

23,981

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

--

--

--

 

Common stock:

 

 

 

 

Class A common stock, convertible to common stock, $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 7,439,834 shares issued and outstanding

74

74

74

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized, 27,709,795, 27,681,391, and 27,493,797 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2002, July 31, 2001, and April 30, 2001, respectively

277

277

275

 

Additional paid-in capital

411,630

411,275

407,838

 

Retained earnings

    138,404

     93,435

     111,249

 

Total stockholders' equity

    550,385

     505,061

     519,436

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$1,352,404

$1,180,965

$1,155,207

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

Vail Resorts, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

 

April 30,

 

       2002     

 

       2001     

 

 

 

(as restated)

Net revenue:

 

 

 

 

Resort

$    242,988

 

$    220,059

 

Real estate

   4,526

 

     6,414

 

Total net revenue

247,514

 

226,473

Operating expense:

 

 

 

 

Resort

136,498

 

123,055

 

Real estate

5,488

 

7,235

 

Depreciation and amortization

       16,567

 

      15,938

 

Total operating expense

     158,553

 

    146,228

Income from operations

88,961

 

80,245

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

Investment income

301

 

597

 

Interest expense

(9,644)

 

(7,713)

 

Gain (loss) on disposal of fixed assets

35

 

(22)

 

Other expense

(18)

 

(10)

 

Minority interest in net income of consolidated joint ventures

       (3,423)

 

      (2,542)

Income before income taxes

76,212

 

70,555

Provision for income taxes

     (28,961)

 

    (29,594)

Net income

$      47,251

 

$      40,961

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share (Note 5):

 

 

 

 

Basic

$         1.34

 

$         1.17

 

Diluted

$         1.34

 

$         1.17

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Vail Resorts, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended

 

April 30,

 

       2002     

 

       2001     

 

 

 

(as restated)

Net revenue:

 

 

 

 

Resort

$    481,364

 

$    456,797

 

Real estate

        57,027

 

        25,201

 

Total net revenue

538,391

 

481,998

Operating expense:

 

 

 

 

Resort

344,395

 

330,595

 

Real estate

43,319

 

18,275

 

Depreciation and amortization

        47,995

 

        47,764

 

Total operating expense

      435,709

 

      396,634

Income from operations

102,682

 

85,364

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

Investment income

1,256

 

1,883

 

Interest expense

(27,870)

 

(25,833)

 

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

(92)

 

(188)

 

Other expense

(69)

 

(28)

 

Minority interest in net income of consolidated joint ventures

        (3,380)

 

        (3,581)

Income before income taxes

72,527

 

57,617

Provision for income taxes

      (27,560)

 

      (24,147)

Net income

$     44,967

 

$      33,470

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share (Note 5):

 

 

 

 

Basic

$        1.28

 

$        0.96

 

Diluted

$        1.28

 

$        0.95

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

Vail Resorts, Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended

 

April 30,

 

        2002       

 

        2001       

 

 

 

(as restated)

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Net income

$       44,967

 

$       33,470

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

47,995

 

47,764

 

Non-cash cost of real estate sales

27,440

 

7,732

 

Non-cash compensation related to stock grants

1,238

 

283

 

Non-cash equity income

(2,396)

 

(2,368)

 

Deferred financing costs amortized

1,937

 

1,325

 

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

92

 

188

 

Deferred income taxes, net

27,024

 

24,023

 

Minority interest in net income of consolidated joint venture

3,380

 

3,581 

 

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

(7,316)

 

12,317

 

Inventories

909

 

(666)

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

11,186

 

7,820

 

Income taxes receivable/payable

--

 

(4,579)

 

Other assets and liabilities

            6,359

 

          8,058

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

162,815

 

138,948 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Investments in joint ventures, net

2,159

 

6,171

 

Cash paid in acquisitions, net of acquired cash

(74,629)

 

--

 

Capital expenditures

(50,931)

 

(42,333)

 

Investments in real estate

(48,661)

 

(35,205)

 

Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets

              214

 

          546

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(171,848)

 

(70,821)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

310

 

3,192

 

Cash financing provided to equity-method investees

--

 

(7,400)

 

Deferred financing costs paid

(7,875)

 

--

 

Proceeds from cancellation of swap agreements

--

 

1,076

 

Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt

581,801

 

147,800

 

Payments on long-term debt

      (539,682)

 

(209,642)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

          34,554

 

(64,974)

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

25,521

 

3,153 

Cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

          27,994

 

          18,668

 

End of period

$         53,515

 

$        21,821

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

Vail Resorts, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1.  Basis of Presentation

Vail Resorts, Inc. ("Vail Resorts") is organized as a holding company and operates through various subsidiaries. Vail Resorts and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") currently operate in two business segments: Resort and Real Estate. The Company discontinued its Technology segment as of April 30, 2002 and now includes Technology operations within the Resort segment. The third-party technology activity has moved from a joint venture to a business/customer arrangement. The Vail Corporation (d/b/a Vail Associates, Inc.), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Vail Resorts, and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Vail Associates") operate four world-class ski resorts and related amenities at Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone and Beaver Creek mountains in Colorado. In May 2002, the Company acquired through its subsidiaries 100% ownership interest in Heavenly Valley Limited Partnership which operates Heavenly Ski Resort ("Heavenly") in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada. In addition to the ski resorts, Vail Associates owns Grand Teton Lodge Company ("GTLC"), which operates three resorts within Grand Teton National Park (under a National Park Service concessionaire contract) and the Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club in Wyoming. Vail Associates also owns a 51% interest in Snake River Lodge & Spa ("SRL&S") located near Jackson, Wyoming and owns the Lodge at Rancho Mirage ("Rancho Mirage") near Palm Springs, California. The Company also holds a majority interest in Rockresorts, a luxury hotel management company. Vail Resorts Development Company ("VRDC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Vail Associates, conducts the operations of the Company's Real Estate segment. The Company's resort businesses are seasonal in nature. The Company's ski resort businesses and related amenities typically have operating seasons from late October through late April; the Company's operations at GTLC generally run from mid-May through mid-October. SRL&S and Rancho Mirage operate year-round.

In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Results for interim periods are not indicative of the results for the entire year. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2001 included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2001.

2.  Restatements

As disclosed in the Company's press release dated June 6, 2002, the Company has been evaluating the appropriate accounting for initiation fees that are paid by individual members of the Company's private membership clubs. Historically, such revenue has represented less than 0.9% of revenue for the nine months ended April 30, 2001 (see below). The Company's historical accounting has been to recognize revenue immediately upon its receipt of the initiation fee, or upon the completion of certain milestones outlined in the respective membership agreements, whichever was later.

The Company has now concluded that the appropriate accounting would be to recognize the initiation fee as revenue over the expected period over which the club member who has made such payment is expected to remain a member in the Club. The Company has determined to make that revision, which is reflected in the financial statements of the present quarter and the comparable quarter of fiscal 2001. After extensive analysis, the Company has estimated the present duration of its club members to be a period of 12 years. This estimate will be reviewed periodically going forward and, as necessary, the period will be updated to reflect the Company's actual experience of member lives in each of the clubs.

The Company bases its present estimation of a 12-year life on a number of data points including: the demographic profile of the membership and the related real estate communities; membership turnover rates; member resignation history; private club industry statistics; clubs with similar demographics in the Company's geographic area; real estate turnover data in the respective communities of the Company's clubs; and membership age and related snow sport participation statistics (considered relevant due to the clubs' association with the Company's ski resorts).

In determining the appropriate accounting treatment with respect to this issue, the Company reviewed the specific provisions of each club membership agreement, the appropriate accounting literature, including Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, Revenue Recognition, and also noted that the Company's new accounting treatment is now consistent with that of other public companies with similar club operations. The accounting revision has the effect of reducing historically reported revenue and net income, and increasing revenues and net income to be reported in future periods. The Company is applying its revision in accounting for the club initiation fees both retroactively and prospectively. The financial statements presented herein reflect this revision. The Company will file an amended Form 10-K for fiscal 2001 reflecting this accounting revision as soon as is practicable.

The impact of the restatement adjustments on the previously filed financial statements included herein is summarized below:

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

April 30, 2001

 

April 30, 2001

 

Previously

As

Percent

 

Previously

As

Percent

 

Reported

Restated

Change

 

Reported

Restated

Change

Resort revenue

$   219,721

$ 220,059

0.2%

 

$   460,775

$ 456,797

(0.9)%

Total revenue

226,135

226,473

0.1%

 

485,976

481,998

(0.8)%

Income from operations

79,907

80,245

0.4%

 

89,342

85,364

(4.5)%

Income before income taxes

70,217

70,555

0.5%

 

61,595

57,617

(6.5)%

Provision for income taxes

29,448

29,594

0.5%

 

25,870

24,147

(6.7)%

Net income

$    40,769

$   40,961

0.5%

 

$     35,725

$   33,470

(6.3)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

$    1.17

$    1.17

0.0%

 

$    1.02

$    0.96

(5.9)%

Diluted earnings per common share

$    1.16

$    1.17

0.9%

 

$    1.02

$     0.95

(6.9)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

As of

 

July 31, 2001

 

April 30, 2001

 

Previously

As

Percent

 

Previously

As

Percent

 

Reported

Restated

Change

 

Reported

Restated

Change

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$   122,440

$ 117,965

(3.7)%

 

$   114,064

$ 116,901

2.5%

Total current liabilities

124,186

119,711

(3.6)%

 

115,896

118,733

2.4%

Other long term liabilities

27,931

57,791

106.9%

 

33,689

54,845

62.8%

Deferred income taxes

101,962

90,688

(11.1)%

 

118,323

107,651

(9.0)%

Retained earnings

107,545

93,435

(13.1)%

 

124,570

111,249

(10.7)%

Total stockholders' equity

519,171

505,061

2.7%

 

532,757

519,436

(2.5)%

 

3.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates--The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition--Resort Revenues are derived from a wide variety of sources, including sales of lift tickets, ski school tuition, dining, retail stores, equipment rental, hotel operations, property management services, travel reservation services, club management, real estate brokerage, conventions, golf course greens fees, licensing and sponsoring activities and other recreational activities, and are recognized as services are performed. Revenues from real estate sales are not recognized until title has been transferred, and revenue is deferred if the receivable is subject to subordination until such time as all costs have been recovered. Until the initial down payment and subsequent collection of principal and interest are by contract substantial, cash received from the buyer is reported as a deposit on the contract. Revenues from club initiation fees are recognized over 12 years, the estimated service life of a member.

Deferred Revenue-- In addition to deferring certain revenues related to the Real Estate segments, the Company records deferred revenue related to the sale of season ski passes and certain daily lift ticket products. The number of season pass holder visits is estimated based on historical data, and the deferred revenue is recognized throughout the season based on this estimate. During the ski season the estimated visits are compared to the actual visits and adjustments are made if necessary. As a result of the revision in accounting discussed in Note 2, the Company also records deferred revenue related to the non-refundable initiation fees collected in association with the Company's private membership clubs. Initiation fees are initially deferred and recognized over 12 years, the estimated service life of the member.

Reclassifications--Certain reclassifications have been made to the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements as of July 31, 2001 and the three and nine months ended April 30, 2001 to conform to the present period presentation.

New Accounting Pronouncements--In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 142 addresses financial accounting and reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible assets and supersedes Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 17, "Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 142 addresses how intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets (but not those acquired in business combinations) should be accounted for in financial statements upon their acquisition, and also addresses how goodwill and other intangible assets (including those acquired in business combinations) should be accounted for after they have been initially recognized in the financial statements. The major provisions of SFAS No. 142 and differences from APB Opinion No. 17 include (a) no amortization of goodwill and other certain intangible assets with indefinite lives, including excess reorganization value, (b) a more aggregate view of goodwill and accounting for goodwill based on units of the combined entity, (c) a better defined "two-step" approach for testing impairment of goodwill, (d) a better defined process for testing other intangible assets for impairment, and (e) disclosure of additional information related to goodwill and intangible assets. The "two-step" impairment approach to testing goodwill is required to be performed at least annually with the first step involving a screen for potential impairment and the second step measuring the amount of impairment. The provisions of SFAS No. 142 are required to be applied starting with fiscal years after December 15, 2001. Earlier application is permitted for entities with fiscal years beginning after March 15, 2001. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 142 as of August 1, 2001 and was therefore required to have completed the first "step" of its goodwill impairment testing by the end of its second fiscal quart er and the transitional impairment testing of its other intangible assets by the end of its first fiscal quarter. The Company did not identify any impairments as a result of the first "step" of goodwill impairment testing performed, except for goodwill associated with SRL&S and Village at Breckenridge. The Company is required to quantify these impairments by July 31, 2002, which it is in the process of doing. However, no estimate can yet be made as to the outcome of these evaluations. In addition, pursuant to SFAS No. 142, the Company is also no longer amortizing goodwill and its intangible assets that carry indefinite lives, and will therefore not incur approximately $1.9 million per quarter in amortization expense on a prospective basis. Prior to adoption of SFAS No. 142 the Company incurred amortization expense of $1.9 and $5.4 million during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2001, respectively. If SFAS No. 142 had been applied during the prior periods, net income, as adjusted for the exclusio n of amortization expense, would have been $42.0 and $36.6 million for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2001, respectively. Similarly, basic and diluted EPS, as adjusted for the exclusion of amortization expense, would have been $1.20 for the three months ended April 30, 2001 and $1.05 and $1.04 per share, respectively, for the nine months ended April 30, 2001. While the Company has not yet determined what impact the remaining provisions of SFAS No. 142, including its final tests for goodwill impairment, will have on its financial position or results of operations prospectively, there may be more volatility in reported income than under previous standards because impairment losses, if incurred, are likely to occur irregularly and in varying amounts.

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations". SFAS No. 143 addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. It applies to legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and/or the normal operation of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. SFAS No. 143 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The Company does not currently have any obligations falling under the scope of SFAS No. 143, and therefore does not believe its adoption will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of", but retains the requirements of SFAS No.121 to (a) recognize an impairment loss only if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows and (b) measure an impairment loss as the difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the asset. SFAS No. 144 removes goodwill from its scope as the impairment of goodwill is addressed prospectively pursuant to SFAS No. 142. SFAS No. 144 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, and interim periods within those years. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 144 to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections". This Statement rescinds SFAS No. 4, "Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt", SFAS No. 44, "Accounting for Intangible Assets of Motor Carriers" and SFAS No. 64, "Extinguishments of Debt Made to Satisfy Sinking-Fund Requirements". This statement amends SFAS No. 13, "Accounting for Leases", to eliminate an inconsistency between the required accounting for sale-leaseback transactions and the required accounting for certain lease modifications that have economic effects that are similar to sale-leaseback transactions. SFAS No. 145 is generally effective for the Company for fiscal year 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 145 to have a significant effect on its results of operations or financial position.

4. Commitments and Contingencies

Smith Creek Metropolitan District ("SCMD") and Bachelor Gulch Metropolitan District ("BGMD") were organized in November 1994 to cooperate in the financing, construction and operation of basic public infrastructure serving the Company's Bachelor Gulch Village development. SCMD was organized primarily to own, operate and maintain water, street, traffic and safety, transportation, fire protection, parks and recreation, television relay and translation, sanitation and certain other facilities and equipment of BGMD. SCMD is comprised of approximately 150 acres of open space land owned by the Company and members of the Board of Directors of SCMD. The current SCMD Board of Director members are employees of the Company. In two planned unit developments, Eagle County has granted zoning approval for 1,395 dwelling units within Bachelor Gulch Village, including various single-family homesites, cluster homes, townhomes, and lodging units. The developers' current plans, however, call for approximately 960 dwelling units to be constructed over the next 10 years. As of April 30, 2002, the Company has sold 104 single-family homesites and 20 parcels to developers for the construction of various types of dwelling units. Currently, SCMD has outstanding $38.4 million of variable rate revenue bonds maturing on October 1, 2035, which have been enhanced with a $40.7 million letter of credit issued against the Company's Credit Facility (as defined herein). It is anticipated that, as Bachelor Gulch Village expands, BGMD will become self supporting and that within 25 to 35 years it will issue general obligation bonds, the proceeds of which will be used to retire the SCMD revenue bonds. Until that time, the Company has agreed to subsidize the interest payments on the SCMD revenue bonds. The Company has estimated the present value of the remaining aggregate subsidy to be $15.0 million at April 30, 2002 and has recorded that amount as a liability in the accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2002. The total subsidy incurr ed as of April 30, 2002 and July 31, 2001 was $9.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively.

Holland Creek Metropolitan District ("HCMD") and Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District ("RSRMD") were organized in December 2000 to cooperate in the financing, construction and operation of basic public infrastructure serving the Company's Red Sky Ranch development. HCMD was organized primarily to own, operate and maintain water, street, traffic and safety, transportation, fire protection, parks and recreation, television relay and translation, sanitation and certain other facilities and equipment of RSRMD. HCMD is comprised of approximately 150 acres of open space land owned by the Company and members of the Board of Directors of HCMD. The current HCMD Board of Director members are employees of the Company. In two planned unit developments, Eagle County has granted zoning approval for 87 dwelling units, two golf courses, and related facilities for the property within the districts. The developers' current plans call for approximately 60 home sites to be sold over the next two years, and all 87 units to be constructed over the next eleven years. As of April 30, 2002, the Company has sold 24 single-family homesites. Currently, HCMD has outstanding $12 million of variable rate revenue bonds maturing on June 1, 2041, which have been enhanced with a $12.1 million letter of credit issued against the Company's Credit Facility (as defined herein). It is anticipated that, as Red Sky Ranch expands, RSRMD will become self supporting and that within 5 to 15 years it will issue general obligation bonds, the proceeds of which will be used to retire the HCMD revenue bonds. Until that time, the Company has agreed to subsidize the interest payments on the HCMD revenue bonds. The Company has estimated the present value of the aggregate subsidy to be $2.2 million at April 30, 2002 and has recorded that amount as a liability in the accompanying financial statements. The total subsidy incurred as of April 30, 2002 was $199,000.

The Company has ownership interests in four entities (BC Housing LLC, The Tarnes at BC, LLC, Tenderfoot Seasonal Housing, LLC and Breckenridge Terrace, LLC) which were formed to construct, own and operate employee housing facilities in and around Beaver Creek, Keystone and Breckenridge. The Company's ownership interest in each entity ranges from 26% to 50%. Each entity has issued interest only taxable bonds with weekly low-floater rates tied to LIBOR (the "Housing Bonds") in two series, Tranche A and Tranche B. The Housing Bonds do not have stated maturity dates. The Tranche A Housing Bonds have principal amounts which range from $5.7 million to $15 million ($37.8 million in the aggregate), enhanced with letters of credit issued against the Company's Credit Facility in amounts ranging from $5.8 million to $15.2 million ($38.3 million in aggregate). The Tranche B Housing Bonds range in principal amount from $1.5 million to $5.9 million ($14.8 million in aggregate) and are collateralized by the assets of th e entities. The proceeds of the Housing Bonds were used to construct the housing facilities. The housing facilities (except Breckenridge Terrace, LLC) are located on land owned by the Company which is leased to each respective entity. The Company has the right to use a certain percentage of the units in the housing facilities to provide seasonal housing for its employees.

At April 30, 2002 the Company had various other letters of credit outstanding in the aggregate amount of $29.5 million.

The Company is a party to various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes the Company has adequate insurance coverage and accrued loss contingencies for all matters and that, although the ultimate outcome of such claims cannot be ascertained, current pending and threatened claims are not expected to have a material adverse impact on the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.

In July 1999, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers alleged that certain road construction which the Company undertook as part of the Blue Sky Basin expansion involved discharges of fill material into wetlands in violation of the Clean Water Act. A subsequent review confirmed that the wetland impact involved approximately seven-tenths of one acre, although subsequent judicial decisions under the Clean Water Act may reduce the extent of the jurisdictional impact. Under the Clean Water Act, unauthorized discharges of fill material can give rise to administrative, civil and criminal enforcement actions seeking monetary penalties and injunctive relief, including removal of the unauthorized fill. In October 1999, the Environmental Protection Agency, the lead enforcement agency in this matter, ordered the Company to stabilize the road temporarily and restore the wetland in the summer of 2000. (EPA--Region VIII, Docket No. CWA-8-2000-01). The Company has completed the restoration work on the wetland i mpact (subject to future monitoring requirements), pursuant to the restoration plan approved by the EPA. The EPA is considering enforcement action, and settlement discussions between the EPA and the Company are continuing. Although the Company cannot guarantee a particular result, based on the facts and circumstances of the matter, the Company does not anticipate that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

The Company has executed as lessee operating leases for the rental of office space, employee residential units and office equipment through fiscal 2008. For the nine months ended April, 2002 and 2001, the Company recorded lease expense related to these agreements of $13.3 million and $11.2 million, respectively, which is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Future minimum lease payments under these leases as of April 30, 2002 are as follows (in thousands):

Due during fiscal years ending July 31:

 

2002

$   4,435

2003

14,210

2004

11,590

2005

10,497

2006

10,352

Thereafter

     9,768

Total

$ 60,852

 

5. Net Income Per Common Share

SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("EPS"), establishes standards for computing and presenting EPS. SFAS No. 128 requires the dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statement and requires a reconciliation of numerators (net income) and denominators (weighted-average shares outstanding) for both basic and diluted EPS in the footnotes. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average shares outstanding. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised, resulting in the issuance of common shares that would then share in the earnings of the Company.

 

Three Months Ended

 

                                    April 30,                              

 

                2002                

 

                2001                

 

   Basic   

 

 Diluted 

 

   Basic   

 

 Diluted 

 

 

 

 

 

(as restated)

 

(as restated)

Net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$  47,251

 

$  47,251

 

$  40,961

 

$  40,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding

35,145

 

35,145

 

34,933

 

34,933

Effect of dilutive securities

              --

 

               43

 

             --

 

           206

Total shares

    35,145

 

      35,188

 

    34,933

 

     35,139

Net income per common share

$        1.34

 

$          1.34

 

$        1.17

 

$         1.17

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

                                    April 30,                              

 

                2002                

 

                2001                

 

   Basic   

 

 Diluted 

 

   Basic   

 

 Diluted 

 

(as restated)

 

(as restated)

 

(as restated)

 

(as restated)

Net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$  44,967

 

$  44,967

 

$  33,470

 

$  33,470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding

35,138

 

35,138

 

34,870

 

34,870

Effect of dilutive securities

              --

 

               42

 

             --

 

           221

Total shares

    35,138

 

      35,180

 

    34,870

 

     35,091

Net income per common share

$        1.28

 

$          1.28

 

$        0.96

 

$         0.95

The number of shares issuable on the exercise of common stock options that were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive totaled 2.1 million and 893,000, for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

6. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt as of April 30, 2002 and July, 31 2001 is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

April 30,

 

July 31,

 

 Maturity (f)

 

    2002    

 

    2001    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Development Bonds (a)

2003-2020

 

$    63,200

 

$   63,200

Credit Facilities (b)

2004-2005

 

10,350

 

121,400

Senior Subordinated Notes(c)

2009

 

360,000

 

200,000

Discount on Senior Subordinated Notes (c)

 

 

(7,069)

 

--

Olympus Note (d)

2004

 

25,000

 

--

Discount on Olympus Note (d)

 

 

(2,965)

 

--

Other (e)

2002-2029

 

     6,404

 

      3,780

 

 

 

454,920

 

388,380

Less: Current Maturities

 

 

      4,259

 

      1,746

 

 

 

$  450,661

 

$  386,634

(a)

The Company has $63.2 million of outstanding Industrial Development Bonds (the "Industrial Development Bonds"). $41.2 million of the Industrial Development Bonds were issued by Eagle County, Colorado and mature, subject to prior redemption, on August 1, 2019. These bonds accrue interest at 6.95% per annum, with interest being payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1. In addition, the Company has outstanding two series of refunding bonds. The Series 1990 Sports Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, issued by Summit County, Colorado, have an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $19.0 million, which matures in installments in 2006 and 2008. These bonds bear interest at a rate of 7.75% for bonds maturing in 2006 and 7.875% for bonds maturing in 2008. The Series 1991 Sports Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, issued by Summit County, Colorado, have an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $3 million and bear interest at 7.125% for bonds maturing in September 2002 and 7.375% for bond s maturing in 2010.

 

 

(b)

In November 2001 the Company entered into a new three-year revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility") to replace its existing credit facility, which had been scheduled to terminate at the end of 2002. The Company's subsidiary, The Vail Corporation, is the borrower under the Credit Facility with Bank of America, N.A. as agent and certain other financial institutions as lenders. The Credit Facility provides for debt financing up to an aggregate principal amount of $421.0 million. The Vail Corporation's obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and are secured by a pledge of all of the capital stock of The Vail Corporation and substantially all of its subsidiaries. The proceeds of the loans made under the Credit Facility may be used to fund the Company's working capital needs, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes, including the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under the Credit Facility, as amended, bear in terest annually at the Company's option at the rate of (i) LIBOR (1.84% at April 30, 2002) plus a margin or (ii) the agent's prime lending rate, (4.75% at April 30, 2002) plus a margin. The Company also pays a quarterly unused commitment fee ranging from 0.35% to 0.50%. The interest margins fluctuate based upon the ratio of the Company's total Funded Debt to the Company's Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the underlying Credit Facility). The Credit Facility matures on November 13, 2004. There were no funds outstanding under the Credit Facility as of April 30, 2002.

 

 

 

SSI Ventures LLC ("SSV"), a retail/rental joint venture in which the company has a 51.9% ownership interest, has a credit facility ("SSV Facility") that provides debt financing up to an aggregate principal amount of $25 million. The SSV Facility consists of (i) a $15 million Tranche A revolving credit facility and (ii) a $10 million Tranche B term loan facility. The SSV Facility matures on the earlier of December 31, 2003 or the termination date of the Credit Facility discussed above. The Vail Corporation guarantees the SSV Facility. The principal amount outstanding on the Tranche A term loan was $3.6 million as of April 30, 2002. The principal amount outstanding on the Tranche B term loan was $6.75 million at April 30, 2002. Future minimum amortization under the Tranche B term loan facility is $0.25 million, $1.0 million, and $5.5 million during fiscal years 2002, 2003, and 2004. The SSV Facility bears interest annually at the rates prescribed above for the Credit Facility. SSV also pays a q uarterly unused commitment fee at the same rates as the unused commitment fee for the Credit Facility.

 

 

(c)

The Company has outstanding $360 million of Senior Subordinated Notes (the "Notes"), $200 million of which were issued in May 1999 (the "1999 Notes") and $160 million of which were issued in November 2001 (the "2001 Notes"). The 1999 Notes and 2001 Notes have substantially similar terms. The 2001 Notes were issued with an original issue discount for federal income tax purposes that yielded gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $152.6 million. The proceeds of the 2001 Notes were used to repay a portion of the indebtedness under the Credit Facility. The exchange offer for the 2001 Notes has been registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The Notes have a fixed annual interest rate of 8.75%, with interest due semi-annually on May 15 and November 15. The Notes will mature on May 15, 2009 and no principal payments are due to be paid until maturity. The Company has certain early redemption options under the terms of the Notes. Substantially all of the Company's subsidiaries have guarante ed the Notes (see Note 7). The Notes are subordinated to certain of the Company's debts, including the Credit Facility, and will be subordinated to certain of the Company's future debts.

 

 

(d)

In connection with the Company's acquisition of Rancho Mirage in November 2001, the Company entered into a note payable to Olympus Real Estate Partners (the "Olympus Note"). The Olympus Note has a principal amount of $25 million and matures November 15, 2003. The terms of the Olympus Note do not provide for interest, therefore the Company has imputed an interest rate of 8% per annum, which has been recorded as a discount on the Olympus Note and is being amortized as interest expense over the life of the Olympus Note.

 

 

(e)

Other obligations bear interest at rates ranging from 5.45% to 8.0% and have maturities ranging from 2002 to 2029.

 

 

(f)

Maturities are based on the Company's July 31 fiscal year end.

Aggregate maturities for debt outstanding as of April 30, 2002 are as follows (in thousands):

Due during the twelve months ending July 31:

 

 

 

 

 

2002

 

$    1,534

2003

 

3,015

2004

 

31,636

2005

 

541

2006

 

584

Thereafter

 

  417,610

        Total debt

 

$454,920

The Company was in compliance with all of its financial and operating covenants required to be maintained under its debt instruments for all periods presented.

 

7. Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

The Company's payment obligations under the 8.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (see Note 5) are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several, senior subordinated basis by substantially all of the Company's consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, and excluding the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (as defined below), the "Guarantor Subsidiaries") except for Boulder/Beaver LLC, Colter Bay Corporation, Eagle Park Reservoir Company, Forest Ridge Holdings, Inc., Gros Ventre Utility Company, Jackson Lake Lodge Corporation, Jenny Lake Lodge, Inc., Mountain Thunder, Inc., Resort Technology Partners, LLC, RT Partners, Inc., SSV, Vail Associates Investments, Inc., and VR Holdings, Inc. (together, the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries").

Presented below is the consolidated condensed financial information of Vail Resorts, Inc. (the "Parent Company"), the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries as of April 30, 2002 and July 31, 2001 and for the nine months ended April 30, 2002 and 2001.

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the Parent Company and Guarantor Subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting. Net income of Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries is, therefore, reflected in the Parent Company's and Guarantor Subsidiaries' investments in and advances to (from) subsidiaries. Net income of the Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries is reflected in Guarantor Subsidiaries and Parent Company as equity in consolidated subsidiaries. The elimination entries eliminate investments in Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.

 

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

Company  

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

 

April 30, 2002  

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$             --

 

$      50,817

 

$       2,698

 

$              --

 

$      53,515

 

Trade receivables

--

 

30,512

 

2,660

 

--

 

33,172

 

Taxes receivable

939

 

--

 

--

 

--

 

939

 

Inventories, net

--

 

7,394

 

18,932

 

--

 

26,326

 

Deferred income taxes

1,138

 

8,068

 

--

 

--

 

9,206

 

Other current assets

              --

 

          7,142

 

          920

 

               --

 

         8,062

 

Total current assets

2,077

 

103,933

 

25,210

 

--

 

131,220

Property, plant and equipment, net

--

 

762,385

 

16,021

 

--

 

778,406

Real estate held for sale and investment

--

 

174,252

 

10,452

 

--

 

184,704

Deferred charges and other assets

9,786

 

42,784

 

750

 

--

 

53,320

Intangible assets, net

--

 

184,534

 

20,220

 

--

 

204,754

Investments in subsidiaries and advances to (from) subsidiaries

906,913

 

  (91,685)

 

(10,170)

 

  (805,058)

 

               --

 

Total assets

$ 918,776

 

$ 1,176,203

 

$       62,483

 

$   (805,058)

 

$ 1,352,404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$ 14,933

 

$  102,452

 

$      13,694

 

$              --

 

$     131,079

 

Long-term debt due within one year

             --

 

          3,259

 

          1,000

 

                --

 

         4,259

 

Total current liabilities

14,933

 

105,711

 

14,694

 

--

 

135,338

Long-term debt

352,931

 

88,380

 

9,350

 

--

 

450,661

Other long-term liabilities

527

 

70,988

 

--

 

--

 

71,515

Deferred income taxes

--

 

116,067

 

1,643

 

--

 

117,710

Minority interest in net assets of consolidated joint ventures

--

 

11,025

 

15,770

 

--

 

26,795

Total stockholders' equity

    550,385

 

     784,032

 

       21,026

 

    (805,058)

 

     550,385

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 918,776

 

$ 1,176,203

 

$      62,483

 

$ (805,058)

 

$ 1,352,404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 31, 2001  

 

(as restated)

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$             --

 

$      27,650

 

$           344

 

$              --

 

$       27,994

 

Trade receivables, net

--

 

25,163

 

589

 

--

 

25,752

 

Taxes receivable

939

 

--

 

--

 

--

 

939

 

Inventories, net

--

 

8,972

 

17,919

 

--

 

26,891

 

Deferred income taxes

1,138

 

7,054

 

1,014

 

--

 

9,206

 

Other current assets

              --

 

          7,893

 

            784

 

               --

 

          8,677

 

Total current assets

2,077

 

76,732

 

20,650

 

--

 

99,459

Property, plant and equipment, net

--

 

667,187

 

13,085

 

--

 

680,272

Real estate held for sale and investment

--

 

148,950

 

10,227

 

--

 

159,177

Deferred charges and other assets

5,750

 

30,382

 

80

 

--

 

36,212

Notes receivable, long-term

--

 

10,881

 

--

 

--

 

10,881

Intangible assets, net

--

 

182,220

 

12,744

 

--

 

194,964

Investments in subsidiaries and advances to (from) subsidiaries

    702,471

 

        (9,521)

 

     (10,909)

 

    (682,041)

 

               --

 

Total assets

$ 710,298

 

$ 1,106,831

 

$      45,877

 

$ (682,041)

 

$ 1,180,965

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$       4,703

 

$     101,892

 

$      11,370

 

$              --

 

$ 117,965

 

Long-term debt due within one year

              --

 

            746

 

         1,000

 

               --

 

         1,746

 

Total current liabilities

4,703

 

102,638

 

12,370

 

--

 

119,711

Long-term debt

200,000

 

171,434

 

15,200

 

--

 

386,634

Other long-term liabilities

534

 

57,256

 

--

 

--

 

57,790

Deferred income taxes

--

 

90,688

 

--

 

--

 

90,688

Minority interest in net assets of consolidated joint ventures

--

 

13,051

 

8,030

 

--

 

21,081

Total stockholders' equity

    505,061

 

     671,764

 

      10,277

 

    (682,041)

 

      505,061

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 710,298

 

$ 1,106,831

 

$ 45,877

 

$ (682,041)

 

$ 1,180,965

 

 

 

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

  Company  

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          For the Nine Months Ended April 30, 2002        

Total revenue

$            --

 

$  430,984

 

$   91,843

 

$     15,564

 

$   538,391

Total operating expense

     (6,427)

 

    344,714

 

     81,858

 

       15,564

 

   435,709

Income from operations

6,427

 

86,270

 

9,985

 

--

 

102,682

Other expense

(20,384)

 

(5,801)

 

(590)

 

--

 

(26,775)

Minority interest in net income of consolidated joint ventures

              --

 

        987

 

      (4,367)

 

               --

 

      (3,380)

Income (loss) before benefit (provision) for income taxes

(13,957)

 

81,456

 

5,028

 

--

 

72,527

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

       5,304

 

    (32,833)

 

           (31)

 

               --

 

   (27,560)

Net income (loss) before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries

(8,653)

 

48,623

 

4,997

 

--

 

44,967

Equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries

     53,620

 

      4,997

 

             --

 

    (58,617)

 

              --

Net income (loss)

$   44,967

 

$    53,620

 

$    4,997

 

$   (58,617)

 

 $    44,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            For the Nine Months Ended April 30, 2001        

 

(as restated)

Total revenue

$           --

 

$ 405,035

 

$   79,507

 

$    (2,544)

 

$   481,998

Total operating expense

     14,896

 

   313,594

 

     70,688

 

      (2,544)

 

     396,634

Income (loss) from operations

    (14,896)

 

    91,441

 

   8,819

 

            --

 

   85,364

Other expense

            --

 

    (23,285)

 

     (881)

 

            --

 

    (24,166)

Minority interest in net income of consolidated joint ventures

              --

 

               --

 

     (3,581)

 

               --

 

      (3,581)

Income (loss) before benefit (provision) for income taxes

    (14,896)

 

68,156

 

    4,357

 

            --

 

57,617

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

       6,256

 

   (30,403)

 

              --

 

               --

 

    (24,147)

Net income (loss) before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries

     (8,640)

 

37,753

 

    4,357

 

            --

 

33,470

Equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries

     42,109

 

        4,357

 

              --

 

     (46,466)

 

               --

Net income (loss)

$   33,469

 

$    42,110

 

$    4,357

 

$   (46,466)

 

$     33,470

 

 

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

Non-

Parent

Guarantor

Guarantor

  Company  

 Subsidiaries 

 Subsidiaries 

 Consolidated 

            For the Nine Months Ended April 30, 2002         

Cash flows provided by operating activities

$    59,239

$        95,205

$           8,371

$        162,815

Cash flows from investing activities:

Resort capital expenditures

--

(44,823)

(6,108)

(50,931)

Investments in real estate

--

(48,661)

--

(48,661)

Cash paid in acquisitions

--

(74,629)

--

(74,629)

Investments in/distributions from equity investments, net

--

2,159

--

2,159

Cash flows from other investing activities

                --

               214

                     --

               214

Net cash used in investing activities

--

(165,740)

(6,108)

(171,848)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt

152,646

429,155

--

581,801

Payments on long-term debt

--

(533,832)

(5,850)

(539,682)

Advances to (from) affiliates

(207,368)

204,180

3,188

--

Other financing activities

        (4,517)

            (3,048)

                    --

            (7,565)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(59,239)

96,455

(2,662)

34,554

                   

                      

                       

                       

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

--

25,920

(399)

25,521

Cash and cash equivalents:

Beginning of period

                --

           24,897

              3,097

            27,994

End of period

$               --

$          50,817

$            2,698

$          53,515

             For the Nine Months Ended April 30, 2001         

(as restated)

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

$   (18,639)

$        149,361

$           8,226

$     138,948

Cash flows from investing activities:

Resort capital expenditures

--

(36,414)

(5,919)

(42,333)

Investments in real estate

--

(35,205)

--

(35,205)

Cash flows from other investing activities

                 --

             6,717

                    --

             6,717

Net cash used in investing activities

--

(64,902)

(5,919)

(70,821)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt

--

147,800

--

147,800

Payments on long-term debt

--

        (206,892)

         (2,750)

        (209,642)

Advances to (from) affiliates

         15,447

         (15,931)

         484

--

Other financing activities

   3,192

      (6,324)

         --

       (3,132)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

18,639

(81,347)

(2,266)

(64,974)

                    

                       

                       

                       

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

--

3,112

41

3,153

Cash and cash equivalents:

Beginning of period

                 --

            18,346

                 322

            18,668

End of period

$               --

 $         21,458

$               363

$          21,821

 

8. Related Party Transactions

In connection with the employment of Edward E. Mace as President of Rockresorts International, LLC ("Rockresorts") and of Vail Resorts Lodging Company, Rockresorts agreed to invest up to $900,000, but not to exceed 50% of the purchase price, for the purchase of a residence for Mr. Mace and his family in Eagle County, Colorado (the "Colorado Residence"). Based on the actual amount invested by the Company, the Company will obtain a proportionate undivided ownership interest in the Colorado Residence. Upon the resale of the Colorado Residence, or within 18 months of the termination of Mr. Mace's employment with the Company, whichever is earlier, the Company shall be entitled to receive its proportionate share of the resale price of the Colorado Residence, less certain deductions. Mr. Mace currently owns a residence in California (the "California Residence"), which, if not sold within six months, Rockresorts has agreed to either purchase or pay certain costs associated with the first mortgage on the Calif ornia Residence.

In 1995, the spouse of Andrew P. Daly, the Company's President, received financial terms more favorable than those available to the general public in connection with her purchase of a homesite at Bachelor Gulch Village. Rather than payment of an earnest money deposit with the entire balance due in cash at closing, the contract provides for no earnest money deposit with the entire purchase price (which was below fair market value) to be paid under a promissory note of $438,750. Mrs. Daly's note is secured by a first deed of trust and amortized over 25 years at a rate of 8% per annum interest, with a balloon payment due on the earlier December 30, 2001 or one year from the date Mr. Daly's employment with the Company is terminated. The Company is currently in negotiations to extend the terms of the agreement.

9. Acquisitions and Business Combinations

In November 2001, the Company acquired a majority interest in Rockresorts, a luxury hotel management company, from Olympus Real Estate Partners ("Olympus") for total initial cash consideration of $7.5 million. The Company acquired Rockresorts to establish its own luxury hotel brand. Approximately $500,000 of the purchase price was allocated to goodwill. The acquisition includes the assumption by the Company of the management contracts on Rockresorts' five resort hotels across the United States. The Company will control most operational decisions for Rockresorts, and will retain 100% of the cash flow resulting from current management contract fee income. Cash flows from new management contracts will be split between the Company and Olympus in accordance with the operating agreement. In 2004, the Company has the option to acquire the remaining interest in Rockresorts through an additional payment to Olympus, which is to be determined at that time based on growth of Rockresorts. In 2004-2005, Olympus has the option to sell its remaining interest in Rockresorts to the Company for an amount calculated at that time based on the growth of Rockresorts. The Rockresorts brand portfolio at the time of acquisition consisted of five Olympus-owned luxury resort hotels: the Cheeca Lodge in the Florida Keys, The Equinox in Manchester Village, Vermont, La Posada Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Rosario Resort in the San Juan Islands, Washington, and Casa Madrona in Sausalito, California. Olympus will retain ownership of these properties, but Rockresorts will manage them. Additionally, five of the hotels the Company owns or has a majority interest in have been re-flagged as Rockresorts: The Great Divide Lodge in Breckenridge, The Lodge at Vail, The Keystone Lodge, The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek, and Snake River Lodge & Spa.

Concurrent with the acquisition of Rockresorts, the Company acquired The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage from Olympus for an initial cash consideration of $20 million and a note payable to Olympus for $25 million due in two years. The Company made the acquisition to grow the Company's luxury Rockresorts hotel brand. The note payable represents a non-cash portion of the acquisition cost. The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage was renamed The Lodge at Rancho Mirage and is being managed as a Rockresort property. The four-star hotel is located in the Palm Springs area of California and has 240 guestrooms, including 21 suites. The facility also includes a full service spa, salon and fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, three restaurants and a bar, almost 12,000 square feet of meeting space, and two leased retail spaces. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition has not yet been completed. Results of operations for The Lodge at Rancho Mirage are included in the Consolidated Statement of Operation s from the purchase date forward.

The Company also acquired the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort ("Vail Marriott") in December 2001 from Host Marriott Corporation as a strategic location to grow visitation at the Company's Vail ski resort. The total purchase price was $49.5 million with certain allocations, making the net purchase price $45.1 million. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition has not yet been completed. Results for the Vail Marriott are included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations from the purchase date forward. The property is operated by Vail Resorts Lodging Company as a Marriott franchisee, subject to various provisions of a franchise agreement with Marriott International. The Vail Marriott, located 150 yards from Vail's gondola, is the largest hotel in the Vail Valley with 349 rooms. The Vail Marriott's amenities also include a restaurant and bar, over 16,000 square feet of meeting space, indoor and outdoor pools, a full service spa, a 3,600 square foot fitness center, four tennis courts and over 4,500 s quare feet of commercial space.

10. Subsequent Events

In May 2002, certain of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries acquired 100% of the ownership interests of Heavenly Valley, Limited Partnership from subsidiaries of American Skiing Company. Heavenly Valley, Limited Partnership owns Heavenly Ski Resort ("Heavenly") in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada. Heavenly offers over 4,800 acres of skiing and operates 29 lifts. The transaction closed for consideration of $102 million (including $2.7 million of assumed debt), less a cash adjustment of $2.8 million resulting in net consideration of $99.2 million. The assumed debt represents a non-cash portion of the acquisition cost. The cash adjustment is intended to offset the losses incurred by Heavenly during the period from closing until the end of Vail Resorts' fiscal year on July 31, 2002. The actual loss expected to be incurred during that period is approximately $3 million. The purchase price allocation has not yet been completed for the Heavenly acquisition. The results of operations for Heave nly will be included in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations from the acquisition date forward.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Company's July 31, 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the consolidated condensed interim financial statements as of April 30, 2002 and 2001 and for the three and nine months then ended, included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, which provide additional information regarding the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.

As disclosed in the Company's press release dated June 6, 2002, the Company has been evaluating the appropriate accounting for initiation fees that are paid by individual members of the Company's private membership clubs. Historically, such revenue has represented less than 0.9% of revenue for the nine months ended April 30, 2001 (see Note 2). The Company's historical accounting has been to recognize revenue immediately upon its receipt of the initiation fee, or upon the completion of certain milestones outlined in the respective membership agreements, whichever was later.

The Company has now concluded that the appropriate accounting would be to recognize the initiation fee as revenue over the expected period over which the club member who has made such payment is expected to remain a member in the Club. The Company has determined to make that revision, which is reflected in the financial statements of the present quarter and the comparable quarter of fiscal 2001. After extensive analysis, the Company has estimated the present duration of its club members to be a period of 12 years. This estimate will be reviewed periodically going forward and, as necessary, the period will be updated to reflect the Company's actual experience of member lives in each of the clubs.

The Company bases its present estimation of a 12-year life on a number of data points including: the demographic profile of the membership and the related real estate communities; membership turnover rates; member resignation history; private club industry statistics; clubs with similar demographics in the Company's geographic area; real estate turnover data in the respective communities of the Company's clubs; and membership age and related snow sport participation statistics (considered relevant due to the clubs' association with the Company's ski resorts).

In determining the appropriate accounting treatment with respect to this issue, the Company reviewed the specific provisions of each club membership agreement, the appropriate accounting literature, including Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, Revenue Recognition, and also noted that the Company's new accounting treatment is now consistent with that of other public companies with similar club operations. The accounting revision has the effect of reducing historically reported revenue and net income, and increasing revenues and net income to be reported in future periods. The Company is applying its revision in accounting for the club initiation fees both retroactively and prospectively. The financial statements presented herein reflect this revision. The Company will file an amended Form 10-K for fiscal 2001 reflecting this accounting revision as soon as is practicable.

The following discussion of the Company's financial performance makes reference to Resort EBITDA. Resort EBITDA (earnings before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization) is defined as revenues from Resort operations less Resort operating expenses. Resort EBITDA is not a term that has an established meaning under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and it might not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Information concerning Resort EBITDA has been included because management believes it is an indicative measure of a resort company's operating performance and is generally used by investors to evaluate companies in the resort industry. Resort EBITDA does not purport to represent cash provided by operating activities, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. For information regarding the Company's historical cash flows from operating, investing and fina ncing activities, see the Company's consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Record Resort revenues for the third quarter were driven by: 1) stronger than expected season pass sales, 2) increased ticket prices, 3) strong retail/rental sales, 4) hospitality acquisitions, 5) conscious discounting of room rates at the Company's lodging properties near the Company's ski resorts to attract incremental vacationers, and 6) close management of costs while continuing to provide a high-quality guest experience. Third quarter revenue growth was generated primarily by the November and December acquisitions of Rockresorts, Rancho Mirage and the Vail Marriott. On a "same-store" basis, hospitality revenues declined 2.9% year-over-year due to the recession, slow rebound in the general US hospitality industry following September 11, and the above-mentioned room rate discounting during the quarter.

Despite below-average season snowfall, year-to-date performance as of April 30, 2002 was strong. Resort revenues increased 5.4% for the nine months ended April 30, 2002 as compared to the nine months ended April 30, 2001 primarily driven by lift ticket revenues and the hospitality acquisitions. Increased ticket prices and strong season pass sales led to record lift ticket revenues for the 2001/02 ski season. Although skier visits for the nine months were down 4.3% on a year-over-year basis, the Company continued to gain market share. Nationally, skier visits declined 5.5% while skier visits in the Rocky Mountain region declined 5.9%.

The Company's Real estate segment also showed favorable financial performance for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2002. The Real estate operation is on track for a record year with a more than 100% increase in revenues for the nine months ended April 30, 2002 as compared to the nine months ended April 30, 2001 due to lot sales at the new Red Sky Ranch and Arrowhead Mountain developments. The Company continues to be comfortable with analyst estimates of $13 million to $15 million for fiscal 2002 Real estate operating income.

As of April 30, 2002, the Company no longer reports on a separate Technology segment; Technology operations are now included in the Resort segment. The third-party technology activity has moved from a joint venture to a business/customer arrangement.

Looking forward to the final quarter of fiscal 2002, the Company expects that a portion of the year-to-date improvement will carry forward to year end. However, several factors may mitigate the Company's current year-to-date performance: the hotel acquisitions are expected to produce fourth fiscal quarter losses due to forecasted seasonality, the Company does not expect a strong summer travel season because the US travel industry as a whole is still showing effects of September 11, and the Company also expects the Heavenly acquisition to produce losses in the fourth quarter due to anticipated seasonality. Other potential obstacles to continuing this favorable financial performance through the fiscal year end as noted in the "Cautionary Statement" section of this Form 10-Q.

Presented below is comparative data for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2002 as compared to the three and nine months ended April 30, 2001.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended April 30, 2002 versus Three Months Ended April 30, 2001 (dollars in thousands, except effective ticket price amounts)

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

April 30,

Percentage

 

    2002    

 

    2001    

 

Increase

 

Increase

 

 

 

(as restated)

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resort revenue

$ 242,988

 

$ 220,059

 

$ 22,929

 

10.4%

Resort operating expense

136,498

 

123,055

 

13,443

 

10.9%

 

Resort revenue. Resort revenue for the three months ended April 30, 2002 and 2001 is presented by category as follows:

 

Three Months Ended

 

Percentage

 

April 30,

 

Increase

 

Increase

 

    2002    

 

    2001    

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 

 

 

(as restated)

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lift tickets

$ 95,349

 

$ 89,573

 

$   5,776

 

6.4%

Ski school

28,480

 

27,770

 

710

 

2.6%

Dining

21,285

 

22,995

 

(1,710)

 

(7.4)%

Retail/rental

33,722

 

31,347

 

2,375

 

7.6%

Hospitality

48,774

 

34,447

 

14,327

 

41.6%

Other

    15,378

 

    13,927

 

     1,451

 

   10.4%

Total Resort revenue

$ 242,988

 

$220,059

 

$    22,929

 

    10.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total skier visits

2,599

 

2,691

 

(92)

 

(3.4)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective ticket price

$    36.69

 

$    33.29

 

$      3.40

 

10.2%

Resort revenue for the three months ended April 30, 2002 increased $22.9 million, or 10.4% as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2001. The increase in Resort revenue is primarily attributable to an increase in hospitality revenue during the period as a result of the recent acquisitions of the Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage. In addition, lift ticket revenue increased $5.8 million, or 6.4% during the quarter ended April 30, 2002 as compared to the quarter ended April, 2001 due to a 10.2% increase in effective ticket price ("ETP", defined as total lift ticket revenue divided by total skier visits), which is the result of an increase in ticket pricing. Retail/Rental and ski school also increased during the three months, commensurate with increased pass sales. Skier visits were down as a result of the early Easter holiday. The increase in other revenue was driven by increases in commercial leasing and technology operations.

Resort operating expense. Resort operating expense for the three months ending April 30, 2002 was $136.5 million, an increase of $13.4 million, or 10.9%, compared to the three months ending April 30, 2001. The increase in resort operating expense is commensurate with the increase in resort revenue.

Real estate revenue. Revenue from real estate operations for the three months ending April 30, 2002 was $4.5 million, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 29.4%, compared to the three months ending April 30, 2001. This decrease was expected, and is due to the timing of real estate closings. Real estate revenue also includes the Company's equity investment in Keystone/Intrawest LLC (the "Keystone JV"), the joint venture developing the River Run development at Keystone. Revenues generated by the Keystone JV during the quarter ended April 30, 2002 included the sale of 10 condominiums at the River Run development.

Real estate operating expense. Real estate operating expense for the three months ending April 30, 2002 was $5.5 million, a decrease of $1.7 million, or 24.1%, compared to the three months ending April 30, 2001. Real estate operating expense consists primarily of the cost of sales and related real estate commissions associated with sales of real estate. Real estate operating expense also includes the selling, general and administrative expenses associated with the Company's real estate operations. The decrease in real estate operating expense for the three months ending April 30, 2002 as compared to the three months ending April 30, 2001 is commensurate with the decrease in real estate sales noted above.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense was $16.6 million, an increase of $0.6 million, or 3.9%, for the three months ending April 30, 2002 as compared to the three months ending April 30, 2001. The increase was primarily attributable to an increased fixed asset base as a result of capital expenditures and the acquisitions of the Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage offset by a decrease in amortization expense due to the Company's adoption of SFAS No. 142.

Interest expense. During the three months ending April 30, 2002 and 2001 the Company recorded interest expense of $9.6 million and $7.7 million, respectively, relating primarily to the Credit Facility, the Industrial Development Bonds and the Notes. The increase in interest expense for the three months ending April 30, 2002 compared to the three months ending April 30, 2001 is attributable to the 2001 Notes as well as increased amortization of deferred financing costs related to the amendment of the Credit Facility and issuance of the 2001 Notes offset by a decrease in interest expense related to the Credit Facility due to a decrease in the balance outstanding.

Nine Months Ended April 30, 2002 versus Nine Months Ended April 30, 2001 (dollars in thousands, except ETP amounts)

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

April 30,

 

Percentage

 

    2002    

 

    2001    

 

Increase

 

Increase

 

 

 

(as restated)

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resort revenue

$ 481,364

 

$ 456,797

 

$  24,567

 

5.4%

Resort operating expense

344,395

 

330,595

 

13,800

 

4.2%

Resort revenue. Resort revenue for the nine months ended April 30, 2002 and 2001 is presented by category as follows:

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Percentage

 

April 30,

 

Increase

 

Increase

 

    2002    

 

    2001    

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 

 

 

(as restated)

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lift tickets

$ 162,046

 

$ 159,708

 

$   2,338

 

1.5%

Ski school

46,076

 

46,407

 

(331)

 

(0.7)%

Dining

40,732

 

44,521

 

(3,789)

 

(8.5)%

Retail/rental

83,155

 

79,484

 

3,671

 

4.6%

Hospitality

109,439

 

90,607

 

18,832

 

20.8%

Other

      39,916

 

    36,070

 

       3,846

 

   10.7%

Total resort revenue

$ 481,364

 

$456,797

 

$  24,567

 

 5.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total skier visits

4,732

 

4,942

 

(210)

 

(4.3)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETP

$    34.24

 

$    32.32

 

$      1.92

 

5.9%

Resort revenue for the nine months ended April 30, 2002 increased $24.6 million, or 5.4% as compared to the nine months ended April 30, 2001. The increase in Resort revenue is primarily attributable to an increase in lift ticket revenue, increased retail/rental revenue, and hospitality acquisitions. Lift ticket revenue increased $2.3 million, or 1.5% during the nine months ended April 30, 2002 as compared to the nine months ended April 30, 2001 due to a 5.9% increase in ETP offset by a 4.3% decline in skier visits during the period. The 4.3% decline in skier visits is a result of the early Thanksgiving holiday, an overall decrease in travel as a result of the events of September 11, 2001, a weak national economy and the early Easter holiday. The increase in ETP is due to an increase in ticket pricing. Ski school and dining revenue decreased as a result of the decline in skier visits during the period. Hospitality revenue increased $18.8 million or 20.8% for the nine months ende d April 30, 2002 as compared to the nine months ended April 30, 2001. The increase is primarily the result of the recent acquisitions of the Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage. The increase in other revenue was driven by increases in commercial leasing and technology operations.

Resort operating expense. Resort operating expense for the nine months ended April 30, 2002 was $344.4 million, an increase of $13.8 million, or 4.2%, compared to the nine months ended April 30, 2001. The increase in resort operating expense is commensurate with the increase in resort operating revenues and reflects significant cost-reducing measures implemented by the Company throughout the fiscal year.

Real estate revenue. Revenue from real estate operations for the nine months ending April 30, 2002 was $57.0 million, an increase of $31.8 million, or 126.3% compared to the nine months ending April 30, 2001. This increase is primarily due to closings on the sales of two development land parcels and 39 single-family lots, versus closings on the sales of three development sites and four residential condominiums in the same period of fiscal 2001. Revenues generated by the Keystone JV during the nine months ended April 30, 2002 included the sale of 82 condominiums and one single-family homesite.

Real estate operating expense. Real estate operating expense for the nine months ending April 30, 2002 was $43.3 million, an increase of $25.0 million, or 137.0%, compared to the nine months ending April 30, 2001. The increase in real estate operating expense for the nine months ending April 30, 2002 as compared to the nine months ending April 30, 2001 is commensurate with the increase in real estate sales noted above.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense was $48.0 million, an increase of $0.2 million, or 0.5%, for the nine months ending April 30, 2002 as compared to the nine months ending April 30, 2001. The increase was primarily attributable to an increased fixed asset base as a result of capital expenditures and the acquisitions of the Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage offset by a decrease in amortization expense due to the Company's adoption of SFAS No. 142.

Interest expense. The Company recorded interest expense of $27.9 million for the nine months ending April 30, 2002 compared to interest expense of $25.8 million for the nine months ending April 30, 2001. The interest expense relates primarily to the Credit Facility, the Industrial Development Bonds and the Notes. The increase in interest expense for the nine months ending April 30, 2002 compared to the nine months ending April 30, 2001 is attributable to the 2001 Notes and increased amortization of deferred financing costs related to the amendment of the Credit Facility and issuance of the 2001 Notes partially offset by reduced interest rates during the nine months ended April 30, 2002.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has historically provided for operating expenditures, debt service, capital expenditures and acquisitions through a combination of cash flow from operations, short-term and long-term borrowings and sales of real estate.

The Company's cash flows used for investing activities have historically consisted of payments for acquisitions, resort capital expenditures, and investments in real estate. During the nine months ended April 30, 2002, cash flows used in investing activities included payments of $74.6 million for acquisitions, $50.9 million for resort capital expenditures, and $48.7 million for investments in real estate.

The primary projects included in resort capital expenditures were (i) the development of Peak 7 ski terrain in Breckenridge, (ii) implementation of an enterprise resource planning system, (iii) a new Children's Ski School facility at Breckenridge, (iv) expansion of the grooming fleet, and (v) upgrades and remodeling at the Village at Breckenridge and Lodge at Vail. The primary projects included in investments in real estate were (i) continued development of the Red Sky Ranch golf community, (ii) construction of the Mountain Thunder Lodge condominium project at Breckenridge, and (iii) planning and development of projects in and around each of the Company's resorts.

The Company estimates that it will make resort capital expenditures of approximately $15 to $25 million during the remainder of fiscal 2002. The primary projects are anticipated to include (i) ski area expansion of Peak 7 at Breckenridge, (ii) Keystone snowmaking improvements, (iii) upgrades to office and front line information systems, (iv) renovations at the Vail Marriott, and (v) renovations at Rancho Mirage. Investments in real estate during the remainder of fiscal 2002 are expected to total approximately $15 to $20 million. The primary projects are anticipated to include (i) planning and development of projects at Vail, Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead, Avon, Breckenridge, Keystone and the Jackson Hole Valley, (ii) continued development of Red Sky Ranch, (iii) continued development of Mountain Thunder Lodge at Breckenridge and (iv) investments in developable land at strategic locations at all four ski resorts. The Company plans to fund these capital expenditures and investments in real estate with cash flow from operations and borrowings under the Credit Facility.

In November 2001, the Company acquired a majority interest in Rockresorts, a luxury hotel management company, from Olympus for total initial consideration of $7.5 million. The acquisition includes the assumption by the Company of the management contracts on Rockresorts' five resort hotels across the United States. The Company will control most operational decisions for Rockresorts, and will retain 100% of the cash flow resulting from current management contract fee income. Cash flows from new management contracts will be split between the Company and Olympus in accordance with the operating agreement. In 2004, the Company has the option to acquire the remaining interest in Rockresorts through an additional payment to Olympus, which is to be determined at that time based on growth of Rockresorts. In 2004-2005, Olympus has the option to sell its remaining interest in Rockresorts to the Company for an amount calculated at that time based on the growth of Rockresorts. Concurrent with the acquisition of Rockre sorts, the Company acquired Rancho Mirage from Olympus for total initial consideration of $20 million and a non-interest bearing note payable with a principal amount of $25 million due in two years. The Company also acquired the Vail Marriott in December 2001 from Host Marriott Corporation for a total purchase price of $49.5 million. In May 2002, the Company acquired Heavenly, located in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, from American Skiing Company. The transaction closed for consideration of $102 million (including $2.7 million of assumed debt), less a cash adjustment of $2.8 million resulting in net cash consideration of $99.2 million. The acquisitions of Rockresorts, Rancho Mirage, the Vail Marriott and Heavenly were funded by borrowings under the Credit Facility.

During the nine months ended April 30, 2002, the Company's financing activities provided $34.6 million in cash consisting of $42.1 million net long-term debt borrowings, and $0.3 million received from the exercise of stock options, offset by the payment of $7.9 million in deferred financing costs. During the nine months ended April 30, 2002, 24,559 employee stock options were exercised at exercise prices ranging from $6.85 to $19.13. Additionally, 3,845 shares of restricted stock were issued to management.

In November 2001, the Company entered into a new three-year revolving credit facility to replace its existing credit facility, which had been scheduled to terminate at the end of 2002. The Company's subsidiary, The Vail Corporation, is the borrower under the new credit facility, with Bank of America, N.A. as agent and certain other financial institutions as lenders. The new credit facility provides for debt financing up to an aggregate principal amount of $421.0 million. The Vail Corporation's obligations under the new credit facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and are secured by a pledge of all of the capital stock of The Vail Corporation and substantially all of its subsidiaries. The proceeds of the loans made under the new credit facility may be used to fund the Company's working capital needs, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes, including the issuance of letters of credit.

Also in November 2001, the Company sold $160 million principal amount of 8.75% senior subordinated notes due in 2009. The terms of the notes are substantially similar to those of the Company's 8.75% senior subordinated notes due in 2009 issued in May of 1999. The notes were issued with an original issue discount for federal income tax purposes that yielded gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $152.6 million. The Company used the proceeds of the notes to repay a portion of the indebtedness under the Company's Credit Facility.

Based on current anticipated levels of operations and cash availability, management believes the Company is in a position to satisfy its current working capital, debt service, and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to select appropriate accounting policies, and to make judgments and estimates affecting the application of those accounting policies. In applying the Company's accounting policies, different business conditions or the use of different assumptions may result in materially different amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements.

In response to the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Release No. 33-8040, "Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies", the Company has identified the most critical accounting policies upon which the Company's financial status depends. The critical principles were determined by considering accounting policies that involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments. The most critical accounting policies identified relate to (i) revenue recognition; (ii) intangible assets, (iii) income taxes and (iv) real estate held for sale.

Revenue Recognition. Resort revenue is derived from a wide variety of sources, including sales of lift tickets, ski/snowboard school tuition, dining, retail stores, equipment rental, hotel operations, property management services, travel reservation services, private club dues and fees, real estate brokerage, conventions, golf course greens fees, licensing and sponsoring activities and other recreational activities, and are recognized as services are performed. Revenues from real estate sales are not recognized until title has been transferred, and revenue is deferred if the related receivable is subject to subordination until such time that all costs have been recovered. Until the initial down payment and subsequent collection of principal and interest are by contract substantial, cash received from the buyer is reported as a deposit on the contract. Revenues from club initiation fees are initially deferred and recognized over 12 years, the estimated service life.

Deferred Revenue-- In addition to deferring certain revenues related to the Real Estate segments, the Company records deferred revenue related to the sale of season ski passes and certain daily lift ticket products. The number of season pass holder visits is estimated based on historical data, and the deferred revenue is recognized throughout the season based on this estimate. During the ski season the estimated visits are compared to the actual visits and adjustments are made if necessary. As a result of the revision in accounting discussed in Note 2, the Company also records deferred revenue related to the non-refundable initiation fees collected in association with the Company's private membership clubs. Initiation fees are recognized over 12 years, the estimated service life of the member.

The Emerging Issues Task Force is currently considering revenue recognition in multiple-element arrangements in EITF 00-21, "Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables" and the Financial Accounting Standards Board is expected to begin work on a revenue recognition project in the near future. The conclusions reached in these proceedings, and subsequent interpretations of those conclusions, may impact the Company's significant revenue recognition judgments.

Intangible Assets. The Company frequently obtains intangible assets primarily through business combinations. The assignment of value to individual intangible assets generally requires the use of specialist, such as an appraiser. The assumptions used in the appraisal process are forward-looking, and thus are subject to significant interpretation. Because individual intangible assets (i) may be expensed immediately upon acquisition (for example, purchased in-process research and development assets); (ii) amortized over their estimated useful life (for example, licenses and patents); or (iii) not amortized (for example, goodwill), the assigned values could have a material effect on current and future period results of operations. Further, intangibles are subject to certain judgments when evaluating impairment pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets", discussed more below.

Income Taxes. The Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each jurisdiction in which it operates. This process requires the Company to estimate the actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company must then assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income, and to the extent recovery is not likely, must establish a valuation allowance. As of April 30, 2002, the Company had a net deferred tax asset of $9.2 million, which represented approximately 0.7% of total assets. The net deferred tax asset contains a valuation allowance representing the portion that management does not believe will be recovered from future taxable income. Management believes that sufficient taxable income will be generated in the future to realize the benefit of the Company's net deferred tax assets. The Company's assumptions of future profitable operations are supported by the Company's strong operating performance over the last several years and the absence of factors that would indicate this trend would be unlikely to continue.

Real Estate Held for Sale. The Company capitalizes as land held for sale the original acquisition cost (or appraised value, if applicable), direct construction and development costs, property taxes, interest incurred on costs related to land under development, and other related costs (engineering, surveying, landscaping, etc.) until the property reaches its intended use. The cost of sales for individual parcels of real estate or condominium units within a project is determined using the relative sales value method. Selling expenses are charged against income in the period incurred.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 142 addresses financial accounting and reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible assets and supersedes APB Opinion No. 17, "Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 142 addresses how intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets (but not those acquired in business combinations) should be accounted for in financial statements upon their acquisition, and also addresses how goodwill and other intangible assets (including those acquired in business combinations) should be accounted for after they have been initially recognized in the financial statements. The major provisions of SFAS No. 142 and differences from APB Opinion No. 17 include (a) no amortization of goodwill and other certain intangible assets with indefinite lives, including excess reorganization value, (b) a more aggregate view of goodwill and accounting for goodwill based on units of the combined entity, (c) a bette r defined "two-step" approach for testing impairment of goodwill, (d) a better defined process for testing other intangible assets for impairment, and (e) disclosure of additional information related to goodwill and intangible assets. The "two-step" impairment approach to testing goodwill is required to be performed at least annually with the first step involving a screen for potential impairment and the second step measuring the amount of impairment. The provisions of SFAS No. 142 are required to be applied starting with fiscal years after December 15, 2001. Earlier application is permitted for entities with fiscal years beginning after March 15, 2001. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 142 as of August 1, 2001 and was therefore required to have completed the first "step" of its goodwill impairment testing by the end of its second fiscal quarter and the transitional impairment testing of its other intangible assets by the end of its first fiscal quarter. The Company did not identify any impairme nts as a result of the first "step" of goodwill impairment testing performed, except for goodwill associated with SRL&S and Village at Breckenridge. The Company is required to quantify these impairments by July 31, 2002, which it is in the process of doing. However, no estimate can yet be made as to the outcome of these evaluations. In addition, pursuant to SFAS No. 142, the Company is no longer amortizing goodwill and its intangible assets that carry indefinite lives, and will therefore not incur approximately $1.9 million per quarter in amortization expense on a prospective basis. Prior to adoption of SFAS No. 142 the Company incurred amortization expense of $1.9 and $5.4 million during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2001, respectively. If SFAS No. 142 had been applied during the prior periods, net income, as adjusted for the exclusion of amortization expense, would have been $42.0 and $36.6 million for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2001, respectively. Similarly, basic and dilute d EPS, as adjusted for the exclusion of amortization expense, would have been $1.20 for the three months ended April 30, 2001 and $1.05 and $1.04 per share, respectively, for the nine months ended April 30, 2001. While, the Company has not yet determined what impact the remaining provisions of SFAS No. 142, including its final tests for goodwill impairment, will have on its financial position or results of operations prospectively, there may be more volatility in reported income than under previous standards because impairment losses, if incurred, are likely to occur irregularly and in varying amounts.

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations". SFAS No. 143 addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. It applies to legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and/or the normal operation of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. SFAS No. 143 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The Company does not currently have any obligations falling under the scope of SFAS No. 143, and therefore does not believe its adoption will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of", but retains the requirements of SFAS No.121 to (a) recognize an impairment loss only if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows and (b) measure an impairment loss as the difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the asset. SFAS No. 144 removes goodwill from its scope as the impairment of goodwill is addressed prospectively pursuant to SFAS No. 142. SFAS No. 144 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, and interim periods within those years. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 144 to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections". This Statement rescinds SFAS No. 4, "Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt", SFAS No. 44, "Accounting for Intangible Assets of Motor Carriers" and SFAS No. 64, "Extinguishments of Debt Made to Satisfy Sinking-Fund Requirements". This statement amends SFAS No. 13, "Accounting for Leases", to eliminate an inconsistency between the required accounting for sale-leaseback transactions and the required accounting for certain lease modifications that have economic effects that are similar to sale-leaseback transactions. SFAS No. 145 is generally effective for the Company for fiscal year 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 145 to have a significant effect on its results of operations or financial position.

Cautionary Statement

Statements in this Form 10-Q, other than statements of historical information, are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "may", "will", "expect", "plan", "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", and "continue" or similar words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

  • a significant downturn in general business and economic conditions,
  • unfavorable weather conditions, including inadequate snowfall in the early season,
  • failure to attract and retain sufficient workforce,
  • failure to obtain necessary approvals needed to implement planned development projects,
  • competition in the ski, hospitality and resort industries,
  • failure to successfully integrate acquisitions,
  • adverse changes in vacation real estate markets, and
  • adverse trends in the leisure and travel industry as a result of terrorist activities.

Readers are also referred to the uncertainties and risks identified in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 for its Senior Subordinated Debt exchange notes (Commission File No. 333-76956-01) and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2001.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk. The Company's exposure to market risk is limited primarily to the fluctuating interest rates associated with variable rate indebtedness. At April 30, 2002, the Company had $10.4 million of variable rate indebtedness, representing 2.3% of the Company's total debt outstanding, at an average interest rate during the three months ended April 30, 2002 of 4.0% (see Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Based on the average floating rate borrowings outstanding during the three months ended April 30, 2002, a 100 basis-point change in LIBOR would have caused the Company's monthly interest expense to change by approximately $13,000.

PART II  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

None.

Item 2.  Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

None.

Item 5.  Other Information.

None.

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

a)

Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules.

 

i)

Index to Exhibits

The following exhibits are either filed herewith or, if so indicated, incorporated by reference to the documents indicated in parentheses, which have previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Exhibit Number

Description

Sequentially Numbered Page

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on the Effective Date. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registration Statement on Form S-2 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No 333-05341) including all amendments thereto.)

 

3.2

Amended and Restated By-Laws adopted on the Effective Date. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended January 31, 2002, including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.1

Form of Class 2 Common Stock Registration Rights Agreements between the Company and holders of Class 2 Common Stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.2(a)

Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 6, 1999 among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors named on Schedule I thereto, Bear Sterns & Co. Inc., NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, BT Alex. Brown Incorporated, Lehman Brothers Inc. and Salomon Smith Barney Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-80621) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.2(b)

Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2001 among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors names on Schedule I thereto, Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., CIBC World Markets Corp. and Fleet Securities, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-76956-01) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.3(a)

Indenture, dated as of May 11, 1999, among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors named therein and the United States Trust Company of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-80621) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.3(b)

Indenture, dated as of November 21, 2001, among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-76956-01) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.4(a)

Form of Global Note (Included in Exhibit 4.3(a) incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-80621) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.4(b)

Form of Global Note (Included in Exhibit 4.4(b) by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-76956-01) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.5(a)

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 11, 1999 among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors signatory thereto, Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, BT Alex. Brown Incorporated, Lehman Brothers Inc. and Salomon Smith Barney Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-80621) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.5(b)

Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 21, 2001 among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors signatory thereto, Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., CIBC World Markets Corp. and Fleet Securities, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-76956-01) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.6(a)

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 22, 1999, to Indenture dated May 11, 1999, among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors named therein and the United States Trust Company of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-80621) including all amendments thereto.)

 

4.6(b)

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 16, 2001 to the Indenture dated May 11, 1999, among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors therein and The Bank of New York, as successor trustee to United States Trust Company of New York.

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4.6(c)

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 16, 2001, to the Indenture dated May 11, 1999, among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors therein and The Bank of New York, as successor trustee to the United States Trust Company of New York.

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4.6(d)

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 16, 2001, to the Indenture dated November 21, 2001, among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors therein and The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-76956-01) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.1

Management Agreement by and between Beaver Creek Resort Company of Colorado and Vail Associates, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.2

Forest Service Term Special Use Permit for Beaver Creek ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.3

Forest Service Special Use Permit for Beaver Creek ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.4

Forest Service Unified Permit for Vail ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.5

Joint Liability Agreement by and between Gillett Holdings, Inc. and the subsidiaries of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.6

Management Agreement between Gillett Holdings, Inc. and Gillett Group Management, Inc. dated as of the Effective Date. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.7

Amendment to Management Agreement by and among the Company and its subsidiaries dated as of November 23, 1993. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(b) of the report on Form 10-K of Gillett Holdings, Inc. for the period from October 9, 1992 through September 30, 1993.)

 

10.8(a)

Tax Sharing Agreement between Gillett Holdings, Inc. dated as of the Effective Date. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.8(b)

Amendment to Tax Sharing Agreement by and among the Company and its subsidiaries dated as of November 23, 1993. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13(b) of the report on Form 10-K of Gillett Holdings, Inc. for the period from October 9, 1992 through September 30, 1993.)

 

10.9

Form of Gillett Holdings, Inc. Deferred Compensation Agreement for certain GHTV employees. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13(b) of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.10(a)

Agreement for Purchase and Sale dated as of August 25, 1993 by and among Arrowhead at Vail, Arrowhead Ski Corporation, Arrowhead at Vail Properties Corporation, Arrowhead Property Management Company and Vail Associates, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19(a) of the report on Form 10-K of Gillett Holdings, Inc. for the period from October 9, 1992 through September 30, 1993.)

 

10.10(b)

Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale dated September 8, 1993 by and among Arrowhead at Vail, Arrowhead Ski Corporation, Arrowhead at Vail Properties Corporation, Arrowhead Property Management Company and Vail Associates, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19(b) of the report on Form 10-K of Gillett Holdings, Inc. for the period from October 9, 1992 through September 30, 1993.)

 

10.10(c)

Second Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale dated September 22, 1993 by and among Arrowhead at Vail, Arrowhead Ski Corporation, Arrowhead at Vail Properties Corporation, Arrowhead Property Management Company and Vail Associates, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19(c) of the report on Form 10-K of Gillett Holdings, Inc. for the period from October 9, 1992 through September 30, 1993.)

 

10.10(d)

Third Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale dated November 30, 1993 by and among Arrowhead at Vail, Arrowhead Ski Corporation, Arrowhead at Vail Properties Corporation, Arrowhead Property Management Company and Vail/Arrowhead, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19(d) of the report on Form 10-K of Gillett Holdings, Inc. for the period from October 9, 1992 through September 30, 1993.)

 

10.11

1993 Stock Option Plan of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the report on Form 10-K of Gillett Holdings, Inc. for the period from October 9, 1992 through September 30, 1993.)

 

10.12

Agreement to Settle Prospective Litigation and for Sale of Personal Property dated May 10, 1993, among the Company, Clifford E. Eley, as Chapter 7 Trustee of the Debtor's Bankruptcy Estate, and George N. Gillett, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the report on Form 10-K of Gillett Holdings, Inc. for the period from October 9, 1992 through September 30, 1993.)

 

10.13

Employment Agreement dated October 1, 2000 by and between Vail Resorts, Inc., Vail Associates, Inc. and Andrew P. Daly. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the report on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2001.)

 

10.14(a)

Employment Agreement dated July 29, 1996 between Vail Resorts, Inc. and Adam M. Aron. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the report on form S-2/A of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-5341) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.14(b)

Amendment to the Employment Agreement dated May 1, 2001 between Vail Resorts, Inc. and Adam M. Aron. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14(b) of the report on form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2001.)

 

10.15(a)

Shareholder Agreement among Vail Resorts, Inc., Ralston Foods, Inc., and Apollo Ski Partners, L.P. dated January 3, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 of the report on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated January 8, 1997.)

 

10.15(b)

First Amendment to the Shareholder Agreement dated as of November 1, 1999, among Vail Resorts, Inc., Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Ralston Foods, Inc.) and Apollo Ski Partners, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17(b) of the report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended January 31, 2000.)

 

10.16

1996 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-5341).

 

10.17

Agreement dated October 11, 1996 between Vail Resorts, Inc. and George Gillett. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of the report on form S-2/A of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration No. 333-5341) including all amendments thereto.)

 

10.18(a)

Sports and Housing Facilities Financing Agreement between the Vail Corporation (d/b/a "Vail Associates, Inc.") and Eagle County, Colorado, dated April 1, 1998. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 of the report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended April 30, 1998.)

 

10.18(b)

Trust Indenture dated as of April 1, 1998 securing Sports and Housing Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds by and between Eagle County, Colorado and U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended April 30, 1998.)

 

10.19

Credit agreement dated December 30, 1998 between SSI Venture LLC and NationsBank of Texas, N.A., (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended January 31, 1999.)

 

10.20

Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among The Vail Corporation (d/b/a "Vail Associates, Inc"), Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., Agent, and the other lenders party thereto dated as of November 13, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended January 31, 2002.)

 

10.21

Employment Agreement dated October 28, 1996 by and between Vail Resorts, Inc. and James P. Donohue. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 1999.)

 

10.22

Vail Resorts, Inc. 1999 Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan. (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-32320.)

 

99.1

Forest Service Unified Permit for Heavenly ski area.

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b)

Reports on Form 8-K.

The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 26, 2002, regarding The Company's purchase agreement in conjunction with the acquisition of Heavenly Ski Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada from American Skiing Company.

 

The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated May 10, 2002, regarding The Company's change in independent accountants from Arthur Andersen LLP to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on June 19, 2002.

Vail Resorts, Inc.

 

 

By:

/s/ James P. Donohue

 

James P. Donohue

 

Senior Vice President and

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Dated:

June 19, 2002

Second Supplemental Indenture

____________________

SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

Dated as of November 16, 2001

to

INDENTURE

Dated as of May 11, 1999

among

VAIL RESORTS, INC., as Issuer,

the Guarantors named therein, as Guarantors,

and

THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Successor Trustee to UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK

____________________

up to $300,000,000

8 3/4 % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009

SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of November 16, 2001, among Vail Resorts, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"), the Guarantors named on the signature pages hereto (the "Guarantors"), the Additional Guarantors named on the signature pages hereto (collectively the "Additional Guarantors"), and The Bank of New York, as Successor to United States Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (the "Trustee").

WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture dated as of May 11, 1999, as amended and supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 27, 1999 (together, the "Indenture") providing for the issuance of up to $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 of the Company (the "Notes"); and

WHEREAS, subsequent to the execution of the Indenture and the issuance of $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes, each of the Additional Guarantors have become guarantors under the Credit Agreement; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to and as contemplated by Section 4.18 and 9.01 of the Indenture, the parties hereto desire to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture for the purpose of providing for the Additional Guarantors to expressly assume all the obligations of a Guarantor under the Notes and the Indenture; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to and as contemplated by Section 9.01 of the Indenture, the Indenture may be amended without the consent of any Holder of a Note, to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency; and

WHEREAS, the Indenture contains an incorrect reference in the definition of "Credit Agreement", a defect which creates an ambiguity in the Indenture as it currently exists; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, each party agrees, for the benefit of the other and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes, as follows:



  1. ASSUMPTION OF GUARANTEES
  2. The Additional Guarantors, as provided by Section 4.18 of the Indenture, jointly and severally, hereby unconditionally expressly assume all of the obligations of a Guarantor under the Notes and the Indenture to the fullest as set forth in Article 12 of the Indenture; and the Additional Guarantors may expressly exercise every right and power of a Guarantor under the Indenture with the same effect as if they had been named Guarantors therein.



  3. AMENDMENT
  4. Section 1.01 of the Indenture is hereby amended by deleting the words "the Company" from the definition of "Credit Agreement" and replacing them with the words "The Vail Corporation".



  5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
      1. Terms Defined.
      2. For all purposes of this Second Supplemental Indenture, except as otherwise defined or unless the context otherwise requires, terms used in capitalized form in this Second Supplemental Indenture and defined in the Indenture have the meanings specified in the Indenture.

      3. Indenture.
      4. Except as amended hereby, the Indenture and the Notes are in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms shall remain in full force and effect.

      5. Governing Law.
      6. THIS SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS APPLIED TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS.

      7. Successors.
      8. All agreements of the Company, the Guarantors and the Additional Guarantors in this Second Supplemental Indenture, the Notes and the Guarantees shall bind their respective successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Second Supplemental Indenture shall bind its successors.

      9. Duplicate Originals.

The parties may sign any number of copies of this Second Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together shall represent the same agreement.

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Second Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed, all as of the date first written above.

Issuer:

VAIL RESORTS, INC.

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Senior Vice President

Guarantors:

GHTV, Inc.

Gillett Broadcasting, Inc.

Vail Holdings, Inc.

The Vail Corporation

Beaver Creek Associates, Inc.

Beaver Creek Consultants, Inc.

Lodge Properties, Inc.

Vail Food Services, Inc.

Vail Resorts Development Company

Vail Summit Resorts, Inc.

Vail Trademarks, Inc.

Vail/Arrowhead, Inc.

Vail/Beaver Creek Resort Properties, Inc.

Beaver Creek Food Services, Inc.

Lodge Realty, Inc.

Vail Associates Consultants, Inc.

Vail Associates Holdings, Ltd.

Vail Associates Management Company

Vail Associates Real Estate, Inc.

Vail/Battle Mountain, Inc.

Keystone Conference Services, Inc.

Keystone Development Sales, Inc.

Keystone Food and Beverage Company

Keystone Resort Property Management Company

Property Management Acquisition Corp., Inc.

The Village at Breckenridge Acquisition Corp., Inc.

Grand Teton Lodge Company

Larkspur Restaurant & Bar, LLC

Each by its authorized officer:


By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Senior Vice President

Additional Guarantors:

Breckenridge Resort Properties, Inc.

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Senior Vice President

Complete Telecommunications, Inc. (f/k/a VR Telecommunications, Inc.

 

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Vice President

Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club, Inc.

 

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Senior Vice President

Teton Hospitality Services, Inc.

 

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Vice President

Vail RR, Inc.

 

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Senior Vice President

VA Rancho Mirage I, Inc.

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Senior Vice President

VA Rancho Mirage II, Inc.

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Senior Vice President

Teton Hospitality, LLC

by: Teton Hospitality Services, Inc., its Sole Member

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Vice President

JHL&S, LLC

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Authorized Signatory

VAMHC, Inc.

 

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm

Name: Martha Dugan Rehm

Title: Senior Vice President

Trustee:

THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Successor Trustee to

UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK,

as Trustee

By: /s/ Annette L. Kos

Name: Annette L. Kos

Title: Authorized Signer

Third Supplemental to 1999 Indenture

____________________

THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

Dated as of January 16, 2002

to

INDENTURE

Dated as of May 11, 1999

among

VAIL RESORTS, INC., as Issuer,

the Guarantors named therein, as Guarantors,

and

THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Successor Trustee to

UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK

____________________

up to $300,000,000

8 3/4 % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009

THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of January 16, 2002, among Vail Resorts, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"), the Guarantors named on the signature pages hereto (the "Guarantors"), the Additional Guarantors named on the signature pages hereto (collectively the "Additional Guarantors"), and The Bank of New York, as Successor to United States Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (the "Trustee").

WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture dated as of May 11, 1999, as amended and supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 27, 1999 and by the Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 16, 2001 (together, the "Indenture") providing for the issuance of up to $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 of the Company (the "Notes"); and

WHEREAS, subsequent to the execution of the Indenture and the issuance of $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes, each of the Additional Guarantors have become guarantors under the Credit Agreement; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to and as contemplated by Section 4.18 and 9.01 of the Indenture, the parties hereto desire to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture for the purpose of providing for the Additional Guarantors to expressly assume all the obligations of a Guarantor under the Notes and the Indenture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, each party agrees, for the benefit of the other and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes, as follows:

I.

ASSUMPTION OF GUARANTEES

The Additional Guarantors, as provided by Section 4.18 of the Indenture, jointly and severally, hereby unconditionally expressly assume all of the obligations of a Guarantor under the Notes and the Indenture to the fullest as set forth in Article 12 of the Indenture; and the Additional Guarantors may expressly exercise every right and power of a Guarantor under the Indenture with the same effect as if they had been named Guarantors therein.

II.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Terms Defined.

For all purposes of this Third Supplemental Indenture, except as otherwise defined or unless the context otherwise requires, terms used in capitalized form in this Third Supplemental Indenture and defined in the Indenture have the meanings specified in the Indenture.

B. Indenture.

Except as amended hereby, the Indenture and the Notes are in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms shall remain in full force and effect.

C. Governing Law.

THIS THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS APPLIED TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS.

D. Successors.

All agreements of the Company, the Guarantors and the Additional Guarantors in this Third Supplemental Indenture, the Notes and the Guarantees shall bind their respective successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Third Supplemental Indenture shall bind its successors.

E. Duplicate Originals.

The parties may sign any number of copies of this Third Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together shall represent the same agreement.

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Third Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed, all as of the date first written above.

ISSUER:

VAIL RESORTS, INC.

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm
Name: Martha Dugan Rehm
Title: Senior Vice President

GUARANTORS:

GHTV, INC.

GILLETT BROADCASTING, INC.

VAIL HOLDINGS, INC.

THE VAIL CORPORATION

BEAVER CREEK ASSOCIATES, INC.

BEAVER CREEK CONSULTANTS, INC.

LODGE PROPERTIES, INC.

VAIL FOOD SERVICES, INC.

VAIL RESORTS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

VAIL SUMMIT RESORTS, INC.

VAIL TRADEMARKS, INC.

VAIL/ARROWHEAD, INC.

VAIL/BEAVER CREEK RESORT PROPERTIES, INC.

BEAVER CREEK FOOD SERVICES, INC.

LODGE REALTY, INC.

VAIL ASSOCIATES CONSULTANTS, INC.

VAIL ASSOCIATES HOLDINGS, LTD.

VAIL ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT COMPANY

VAIL ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE, INC.

VAIL/BATTLE MOUNTAIN, INC.

KEYSTONE CONFERENCE SERVICES, INC.

KEYSTONE DEVELOPMENT SALES, INC.

KEYSTONE FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANY

KEYSTONE RESORT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION CORP., INC.

THE VILLAGE AT BRECKENRIDGE ACQUISITION CORP., INC.

GRAND TETON LODGE COMPANY

LARKSPUR RESTAURANT & BAR, LLC

BRECKENRIDGE RESORT PROPERTIES, INC.

COMPLETE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. (F/K/A VR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

JACKSON HOLE GOLF AND TENNIS CLUB, INC.

TETON HOSPITALITY SERVICES, INC.

VAIL RR, INC.

VA RANCHO MIRAGE I, INC.

VA RANCHO MIRAGE II, INC.

VAMHC, INC.

Each by its authorized officer:

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm
Name: Martha Dugan Rehm
Title: Senior Vice President

GUARANTORS (CONTINUED):

Teton Hospitality, LLC

By: Teton Hospitality Services, Inc., its Sole Member

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm
Name: Martha Dugan Rehm
Title: Vice President

JHL&S, LLC

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm
Name: Martha Dugan Rehm
Title: Authorized Signatory

ADDITIONAL GUARANTORS:

rockresorts international, llc

ROCKRESORTS LLC

ROCKRESORTS CASA MADRONA, LLC

ROCKRESORTS CHEECA, LLC

ROCKRESORTS EQUINOX, INC.

ROCKRESORTS LAPOSADA, LLC

ROCKRESORTS ROSARIO, LLC

Each by its authorized officer:

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm
Name: Martha Dugan Rehm
Title: Senior Vice President

VA RANCHO MIRAGE RESORT, L.P.

By: VA Rancho Mirage I, Inc., its General Partner

By: /s/ Martha Dugan Rehm
Name: Martha Dugan Rehm
Title: Senior Vice President

TRUSTEE:

THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Successor Trustee to UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, as Trustee

By: /s/ Cynthia Chaney
Name: Cynthia Chaney
Title: Authorized Signer

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BOX 2180, STATELINE, NV, 89449 (hereafter called the holder) is hereby authorized to use National Forest System lands, on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, for the purposes of constructing, operating, and maintaining a winter sports resort including food service, retail sales, and other ancillary facilities, described herein, known as the Heavenly ski area and subject to the provisions of this term permit. This permit covers 7,050 acres described here as National Forest lands within T.13N., R.19E., Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, T.13N., R.18E., Sections 25, 26, 35 and 36, T.12N., R.18E., Section 1, and 650 within the Toyiabe National Forest described as T.12N., R.19E., a portion of Sections 6 and 7, as shown on the attached map (Exhibit B) dated April 29, 2002. </P> <P>The following improvements, whether on or off the site, are authorized:</P> <U><P ALIGN="CENTER">See Exhibit A</P> </U> <P> </P> <U><P>Attached Clauses</U>. This term permit is accepted subject to the conditions set forth herein on pages 2 through 17<B> </B>and to exhibits A to B attached or referenced hereto and made a part of this permit.</P> <P> </P> <P>The Heavenly Ski Resort Master Plan dated June 1996, adopted by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency on June 26, 1996 and Approved by the Forest Service Record of Decision on August 20, 1996 is continued under this permit.</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <B><P ALIGN="CENTER">THIS PERMIT IS ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS:</P> </B> <P> </P> <P>ACCEPTED:</P> <U><P> </P> </U><P>HEAVENLY VALLEY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DATE</P> <P>By: VR Heavenly </FONT><FONT FACE="Roman" SIZE=2>I</FONT><FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2>, Inc., Its General Partner</P> <P>By: Martha D. Rehm, Vice President </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P>APPROVED:</P> <U><P> </P> </U><P>MARIBETH GUSTAFSON, Forest Supervisor DATE</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <B><P ALIGN="CENTER">TERMS AND CONDITIONS</P> </B> <B><P>I. AUTHORITY AND USE AND TERM AUTHORIZED</P> </B> <P>A. <U>Authority</U>. This term permit is issued under the authority of the Act of October 22, 1986, (Title 16, United States Code, Section 497b), and Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 251.50-251.64.</P> <P>B. <U>Authorized Officer</U>. The authorized officer is the Forest Supervisor. The authorized officer may designate a representative for administration of specific portions of this authorization.</P> <P>C. <U>Rules, Laws and Ordinances</U>. The holder, in exercising the privileges granted by this term permit, shall comply with all present and future regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture and federal laws; and all present and future, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, or regulations which are applicable to the area or operations covered by this permit to the extent they are not in conflict with federal law, policy or regulation. The Forest Service assumes no responsibility for enforcing laws, regulations, ordinances and the like which are under the jurisdiction of other government bodies.</P> <P><A NAME="AS"></A></P> <P><A NAME="A2S"></A>D. <U>Term</U>. Unless sooner terminated or revoked by the authorized officer, in accordance with the provisions of the authorization, this permit shall terminate on 05/01/2042, but a new special-use authorization to occupy and use the same National Forest land may be granted provided the holder shall comply with the then-existing laws and regulations governing the occupancy and use of National Forest lands. The holder shall notify the authorized officer in writing not less than six (6) months prior to said date that such new authorization is desired.<A NAME="A2E"></A> <A NAME="AE"></A></P> <P>E. <U>Nonexclusive Use</U>. This permit is not exclusive. The Forest Service reserves the right to use or permit others to use any part of the permitted area for any purpose, provided such use does not materially interfere with the rights and privileges hereby authorized.</P> <P>F. <U>Area Access</U>. Except for any restrictions as the holder and the authorized officer may agree to be necessary to protect the installation and operation of authorized structures and developments, the lands and waters covered by this permit shall remain open to the public for all lawful purposes. To facilitate public use of this area, all existing roads or roads as may be constructed by the holder, shall remain open to the public, except for roads as may be closed by joint agreement of the holder and the authorized officer.</P> <P>G. <U>Master Development Plan</U>. In consideration of the privileges authorized by this permit, the holder agrees to prepare and submit changes in the Master Development Plan encompassing the entire winter sports resort presently envisioned for development in connection with the National Forest lands authorized by this permit, and in a form acceptable to the Forest Service. Additional construction beyond maintenance of existing improvements shall not be authorized until this plan has been amended. Planning should encompass all the area authorized for use by this permit. The accepted Master Development Plan shall become a part of this permit. For planning purposes, a capacity for the ski area in people-at-one time shall be established in the Master Development Plan and appropriate National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document. The overall development shall not exceed that capacity without further environmental analysis documentation through the appropriate NEPA process. </P> <P>H. <U>Periodic Revision</U>.</P> <DIR> <P>1. The terms and conditions of this authorization shall be subject to revision to reflect changing times and conditions so that land use allocation decisions made as a result of revision to Forest Land and Resource Management Plan may be incorporated. </P> <P>2. At the sole discretion of the authorized officer this term permit may be amended to remove authorization to use any National Forest System lands not specifically covered in the Master Development Plan and/or needed for use and occupancy under this authorization. </P> </DIR> <B><P>II. IMPROVEMENTS</P> </B> <P>A. <U>Permission</U>. Nothing in this permit shall be construed to imply permission to build or maintain any improvement not specifically named in the Master Development Plan <U>and</U> approved in the annual operating plan, or further authorized in writing by the authorized officer. </P> <P>B. <U>Site Development Schedule</U>. As part of this permit, a schedule for the progressive development of the permitted area and installation of facilities shall be prepared jointly by the holder and the Forest Service. Such a schedule shall be prepared by April 1, and shall set forth an itemized priority list of planned improvements and the due date for completion. This schedule shall be made a part of this permit. The holder may accelerate the scheduled date for installation of any improvement authorized, provided the other scheduled priorities are met; and provided further, that all priority installations authorized are completed to the satisfaction of the Forest Service and ready for public use prior to the scheduled due date.</P> <DIR> <P>1. All required plans and specifications for site improvements, and structures included in the development schedule shall be properly certified and submitted to the Forest Service at least forty-five (45) days before the construction date stipulated in the development schedule.</P> <P>2. In the event there is agreement with the Forest Service to expand the facilities and services provided on the areas covered by this permit, the holder shall jointly prepare with the Forest Service a development schedule for the added facilities prior to any construction and meet requirements of paragraph II.D of this section. Such schedule shall be made a part of this permit.</P> </DIR> <P>C. <U>Plans</U>. All plans for development, layout, construction, reconstruction or alteration of improvements on the site, as well as revisions of such plans, must be prepared by a licensed engineer, architect, and/or landscape architect (in those states in which such licensing is required) or other qualified individual acceptable to the authorized officer. Such plans must be accepted by the authorized officer before the commencement of any work. A holder may be required to furnish as-built plans, maps, or surveys upon the completion of construction.</P> <P>D. <U>Amendment</U>. This authorization may be amended to cover new, changed, or additional use(s) or area not previously considered in the approved Master Development plan. In approving or denying changes or modifications, the authorized<B> </B>officer shall consider among other things, the findings or recommendations of other involved agencies and whether their terms and conditions of the existing authorization may be continued or revised, or a new authorization issued. </P> <P>E. <U>Ski Lift Plans and Specifications</U>. All plans for uphill equipment and systems shall be properly certified as being in accordance with the American National Standard Safety Requirements for Aerial Passenger Tramways (B77.1). A complete set of drawings, specifications, and records for each lift shall be maintained by the holder and made available to the Forest Service upon request. These documents shall be retained by the holder for a period of three (3) years after the removal of the system from National Forest land.</P> <B><P>III. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE</P> </B> <P>A. <U>Conditions of Operations</U>. The holder shall maintain the improvements and premises to standards of repair, orderliness, neatness, sanitation, and safety acceptable to the authorized officer. Standards are subject to periodic change by the authorized officer. This use shall normally be exercised at least 200 days each year or season. Failure of the holder to exercise this minimum use may result in termination pursuant to VIII.B. </P> <P>B. <U>Ski Lift, Holder Inspection</U>. The holder shall have all passenger tramways inspected by a qualified engineer or tramway specialist. Inspections shall be made in accordance with the American National Standard Safety Requirements for Aerial Passenger Tramways (B77.1). A certificate of inspection, signed by an officer of the holder's company, attesting to the adequacy and safety of the installations and equipment for public use shall be received by the Forest Service prior to public operation stating as a minimum:</P> <P>"Pursuant to our special use permit, we have had an inspection to determine our compliance with the American National Standard B77.1. We have received the results of that inspection and have made corrections of all deficiencies noted. The facilities are ready for public use."</P> <P>C. <U>Operating Plan</U>. The holder or designated representative shall prepare and annually revise by September 1 an Operating Plan. The Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the authorized officer or designated representative and cover winter and summer operations as appropriate. The provisions of the Operating Plan and the annual revisions shall become a part of this permit and shall be submitted by the holder and approved by the authorized officer or their designated representatives. This plan shall consist of at least the following sections:</P> <DIR> <P>1. Ski patrol and first aid.</P> <P>2. Communications.</P> <P>3. Signs.</P> <P>4. General safety and sanitation.</P> <P>5. Erosion control.</P> <P>6. Accident reporting.</P> <P>7. Avalanche control.</P> <P>8. Search and rescue.</P> <P>9. Boundary management.</P> <P>10. Vegetation management.</P> <P>11. Designation of representatives.</P> <P>12. Trail routes for nordic skiing.</P> <P>The authorized officer may require a joint annual business meeting agenda to:</P> <DIR> <P>a. Update Gross Fixed Assets and lift-line proration when the fee is calculated by the Graduated Rate Fee System.</P> <P>b. Determine need for performance bond for construction projects, and amount of bond. </P> <P> </P> <P>c. Provide annual use reports.</P> </DIR> </DIR> <P>D. <U>Cutting of Trees</U>. Trees or shrubbery on the permitted area may be removed or destroyed only after the authorized officer has approved and marked, or otherwise designated, that which may be removed or destroyed. Timber cut or destroyed shall be paid for by the holder at appraised value, provided that the Forest Service reserves the right to dispose of the merchantable timber to others than the holder at no stumpage cost to the holder.</P> <P>E. <U>Signs</U>. Signs or advertising devices erected on National Forest lands, shall have prior approval by the Forest Service as to location, design, size, color, and message. Erected signs shall be maintained or renewed as necessary to neat and presentable standards, as determined by the Forest Service.</P> <P>F. <U>Temporary Suspension</U>. Immediate temporary suspension of the operation, in whole or in part, may be required when the authorized officer, or designated representative, determines it to be necessary to protect the public health or safety, or the environment. The order for suspension may be given verbally or in writing. In any such case, the superior of the authorized officer, or designated representative, shall, within ten (10) days of the request of the holder, arrange for an on-the-ground review of the adverse conditions with the holder. Following this review the superior shall take prompt action to affirm, modify or cancel the temporary suspension.</P> <B><P>IV. NONDISCRIMINATION. During the performance of this permit, the holder agrees:</P> </B> <P>A. In connection with the performance of work under this permit, including construction, maintenance, and operation of the facility, the holder shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap. (Ref. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).</P> <P>B. The holder and employees shall not discriminate by segregation or otherwise against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap, by curtailing or refusing to furnish accommodations, facilities, services, or use privileges offered to the public generally. (Ref. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975).</P> <P>C. The holder shall include and require compliance with the above nondiscrimination provisions in any subcontract made with respect to the operations under this permit.</P> <P>D. Signs setting forth this policy of nondiscrimination to be furnished by the Forest Service will be conspicuously displayed at the public entrance to the premises, and at other exterior or interior locations as directed by the Forest Service.</P> <P>E. The Forest Service shall have the right to enforce the foregoing nondiscrimination provisions by suit for specific performance or by any other available remedy under the laws of the United States of the State in which the breach or violation occurs.</P> <B><P>V. LIABILITIES</P> </B><P> </P> <P>A. <U>Third Party Rights</U>. This permit is subject to all valid existing rights and claims outstanding in third parties. The United States is not liable to the holder for the exercise of any such right or claim.</P> <P>B. <U>Indemnification of the United States</U>. The holder shall hold harmless the United States from any liability from damage to life or property arising from the holder's occupancy or use of National Forest lands under this permit.</P> <P>C. <U>Damage to United States Property</U>. The holder shall exercise diligence in protecting from damage the land and property of the United States covered by and used in connection with this permit. The holder shall pay the United States the full cost of any damage resulting from negligence or activities occurring under the terms of this permit or under any law or regulation applicable to the national forests, whether caused by the holder, or by any agents or employees of the holder. </P> <P>D. <U>Risks</U>. The holder assumes all risk of loss to the improvements resulting from natural or catastrophic events, including but not limited to, avalanches, rising waters, high winds, falling limbs or trees, and other hazardous events. If the improvements authorized by this permit are destroyed or substantially damaged by natural or catastrophic events, the authorized officer shall conduct an analysis to determine whether the improvements can be safely occupied in the future and whether rebuilding should be allowed. The analysis shall be provided to the holder within six (6) months of the event. </P> <P>E. <U>Hazards</U>. The holder has the responsibility of inspecting the area authorized for use under this permit for evidence of hazardous conditions which could affect the improvements or pose a risk of injury to individuals.</P> <P>F. <U>Insurance</U>. The holder shall have in force public liability insurance covering: (1) property damage in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.), and (2) damage to persons in the minimum amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.) in the event of death or injury to one individual, and the minimum amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.) in the event of death or injury to more than one individual. These minimum amounts and terms are subject to change at the sole discretion of the authorized officer at the five-year anniversary date of this authorization. The coverage shall extend to property damage, bodily injury, or death arising out of the holder's activities under the permit including, but not limited to, occupancy or use of the land and the construction, maintenance, and operation of the structures, facilities, or equipment authorized by this permit. Such insurance shall also name the United States as an additionally insured. The holder shall send an a uthenticated copy of its insurance policy to the Forest Service immediately upon issuance of the policy. The policy shall also contain a specific provision or rider to the effect that the policy shall not be cancelled or its provisions changed or deleted before thirty (30) days written notice to the Forest Supervisor, 870 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, by the insurance company.</P> <DIR> <U><P>Rider Clause (for insurance companies)</U> </P> <P>"It is understood and agreed that the coverage provided under this policy shall not be cancelled or its provisions changed or deleted before thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice to the Forest Supervisor, 870 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, by the insurance company."</P> </DIR> <B><P>VI. FEES</P> </B> <U><P>Ski Area Permit Fees</U>. The Forest Service shall adjust and calculate permit fees authorized by this permit to reflect any revisions to permit fee provisions in 16 U.S.C. 497c or to comply with any new permit fee system based on fair market value that may be adopted by statute or otherwise after issuance of this permit. </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P>A. <U>Fee Calculation</U>. The annual fee due the United States for the activities authorized by this permit shall be calculated using the following formula:</P> <P> </P><DIR> <P>SAPF = (.015 x AGR in bracket 1) + (.025 x AGR in bracket 2) +</P> <P> (.0275 x AGR in bracket 3) + (.04 x AGR in bracket 4)</P> <P>Where:</P> <P>AGR = [(LT + SS) x (proration %)] + GRAF</P> <P> </P></DIR> <P>AGR is adjusted gross revenue;</P> <P> LT is revenue from sales of alpine and nordic lift tickets and passes;</P> <P> </P> <P>GRAF is gross year-round revenue from ancillary facilities; </P> <P>Proration % is the factor to apportion revenue attributable to use of National Forest </P> <P>System lands;</P> <P>SAPF is the ski area permit fee for use of National Forest System lands; and</P> <P>SS is revenue from alpine and nordic ski school operations.</P> <DIR> <P>1. SAPF shall be calculated by summing the results of multiplying the indicated percentage rates by the amount of the holder's adjusted gross revenue (AGR), which falls into each of the four brackets. Follow direction in paragraph 2 to determine AGR. The permit fee shall be calculated based on the holder's fiscal year, unless mutually agreed otherwise by the holder and the authorized officer.</P> <P>The four revenue brackets shall be adjusted annually by the consumer price index issued in FSH 2709.11, chapter 30. The revenue brackets shall be indexed for the previous calendar year. The holder's AGR for any fiscal year shall not be split into more than one set of indexed brackets. Only the levels of AGR defined in each bracket are updated annually. The percentage rates do not change. </P> <P>The revenue brackets and percentages displayed in Exhibit 01 shall be used as shown in the preceding formula to calculate the permit fee.</P> </DIR> <P ALIGN="CENTER">Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Brackets and Associated Percentage Rates</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">for Use in Determining Ski Area Permit Fee (SAPF)</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"></P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">Revenue Brackets (updated annually by CPI*)</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">and Percentage Rates</P> <P> </P></FONT> <TABLE CELLSPACING=0 BORDER=0 WIDTH=498> <TR><TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">Holder FY</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">Bracket 1</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">(1.5%)</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P>Bracket 2</P> <P>(2.5%)</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P>Bracket 3</P> <P>(2.75%)</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P>Bracket 4</P> <P>(4%)</FONT></TD> </TR> <TR><TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">FY 1996</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">CPI:</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">N/A</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">All revenue</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">below</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$3,000,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">$ 3,000,000</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">to</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"><$15,000,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">$15,000,000</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">to</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$50,000,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">All revenue</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">over</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$50,000,000</FONT></TD> </TR> <TR><TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">FY 1997</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">CPI:</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">1.030</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">All revenue</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">below</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$3,090,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">$ 3,090,000</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">to</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"><$15,450,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">$15,450,000</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">to </P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$51,500,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">All revenue</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">over</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$51,500,000</FONT></TD> </TR> <TR><TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">FY 1998</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">CPI:</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">1.022</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">All revenue</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">below</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$3,158,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">$ 3,158,000</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">to</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"><$15,790,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">$15,790,000</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">to</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$52,633,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">All revenue</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">over</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$52,633,000</FONT></TD> </TR> <TR><TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">FY 1999</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">CPI:</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">1.017</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"></FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">All revenue</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">below</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$3,212,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">$ 3,212,000</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">to</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER"><$16,058,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="20%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">$16,058,000</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">to</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$53,528,000</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">All revenue</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">over</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">$53,528,000</FONT></TD> </TR> <TR><TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="TOP"> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">FY 2000</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">and beyond</FONT></TD> <TD WIDTH="81%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=4> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER"></P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">BRACKETS WILL BE UPDATED ANNUALLY BY CPI*</FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2><P> </P> <U><P> </P></DIR> </DIR> </DIR> </DIR> </U><P>*The authorized officer shall notify the holder of the updated revenue brackets based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is revised and issued annually in FSH 2709.11, chapter 30.</P> <U><P> </P> </U><DIR> <P>2. AGR shall be calculated by summing the revenue from lift tickets and ski school operations prorated for use of National Forest System lands and from ancillary facility operations conducted on National Forest System lands. </P> <P> </P> <P>Revenue inclusions shall be income from sales of alpine and nordic tickets and ski area passes; alpine and nordic ski school operations; gross revenue from ancillary facilities; the value of bartered goods and complimentary lift tickets (such as lift tickets provided free of charge to the holder's friends or relatives); and special event revenue. Discriminatory pricing, a rate based solely on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or place of residence, is not allowed, but if it occurs, include the amount that would have been received had the discriminatory pricing transaction been made at the market price, the price generally available to an informed public, excluding special promotions.</P> <P>Revenue exclusions shall be income from sales of operating equipment; refunds; rent paid to the holder by subholders; sponsor contributions to special events; any amount attributable to employee gratuities or employee lift tickets; discounts; ski area tickets or passes provided for a public safety or public service purpose (such as for National Ski Patrol or for volunteers to assist on the slope in the Special Olympics); and other goods or services (except for bartered goods and complimentary lift tickets) for which the holder does not receive money.</P> <P>Include the following in AGR:</P> <DIR> <P>a. Revenue from sales of year-round alpine and nordic ski area passes and tickets and revenue from alpine and nordic ski school operations prorated according to the percentage of use between National Forest System lands and private land in the ski area;</P> <P>b. Gross year-round revenue from temporary and permanent ancillary facilities located on National Forest System lands;</P> <P>c. The value of bartered goods and complimentary lift tickets, which are goods, services, or privileges that are not available to the general public (except for employee gratuities, employee lift tickets, and discounts, and except for ski area tickets and passes provided for a public safety or public service purpose) and that are donated or provided without charge in exchange for something of value to organizations or individuals (for example, ski area product discounts, service discounts, or lift tickets that are provided free of charge in exchange for advertising).</P> <P>Bartered goods and complimentary lift tickets (except for employee gratuities, employee lift tickets, discounts, and except for ski area tickets and passes provided for a public safety or public service purpose) valued at market price shall be included in the AGR formula as revenue under LT, SS, or GRAF, depending on the type of goods, services, or privileges donated or bartered; and</P> <P>d. Special event revenue from events, such as food festivals, foot races, and concerts. Special event revenue shall be included in the AGR formula as revenue under LT, SS, or GRAF, as applicable. Prorate revenue according to the percentage of use between National Forest System lands and private land as described in the following paragraphs 5 and 6.</P> </DIR> <P>3. LT is the revenue from sales of alpine and nordic lift tickets and passes purchased for the purpose of using a ski area during any time of the year, including revenue that is generated on private land (such as from tickets sold on private land).</P> <P>4. SS is the revenue from lessons provided to teach alpine or nordic skiing or other winter sports activities, such as racing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing, including revenue that is generated on private land (such as from tickets sold on private land).</P> <P>5. Proration % is the method used to prorate revenue from the sale of ski area passes and lift tickets and revenue from ski school operations between National Forest System lands and private land in the ski area. Separately prorate alpine and nordic revenue with an appropriate proration factor. Add prorated revenues together; then sum them with GRAF to arrive at AGR. Use one or both of the following methods, as appropriate:</P> <DIR> <P>a. STFP shall be the method used to prorate alpine revenue. The STFP direction contained in FSM 2715.11c effective in 1992 shall be used. Include in the calculation only uphill devices (lifts, tows, and tramways) that are fundamental to the winter sports operation (usually those located on both Federal and private land). Do not include people movers whose primary purpose is to shuttle people between parking areas or between parking areas and lodges and offices.</P> <P>b. Nordic trail length is the method used to prorate nordic revenue. Use the percentage of trail length on National Forest System lands to total trail length.</P> </DIR> <P>6. GRAF is the revenue from ancillary facilities, including all of the holder's or subholder's lodging, food service, rental shops, parking, and other ancillary operations located on National Forest System lands. Do not include revenue that is generated on private land. For facilities that are partially located on National Forest System lands, calculate the ratio of the facility square footage located on National Forest System lands to the total facility square footage. Special event revenue allocatable to GRAF shall be prorated by the ratio of use on National Forest System lands to the total use.</P> <P>7. In cases when the holder has no AGR for a given fiscal year, the holder shall pay a permit fee of $2 per acre for National Forest System lands under permit or a percentage of the appraised value of National Forest System lands under permit, at the discretion of the authorized officer.</P> </DIR> <P>B. <U>Fee Payments</U>. Reports and deposits shall be tendered in accordance with the following schedule. They shall be sent or delivered to the collection officer, USDA, Forest Service, at the address furnished by the authorized officer. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to: USDA, Forest Service.</P> <DIR> <P>1. The holder shall calculate and submit an advance payment which is due by the beginning of the holder's payment cycle. The advance payment shall equal 20 percent of the holder's average permit fee for 3 operating years, when available. When past permit fee information is not available, the advance payment shall equal 20 percent of the permit fee, based on the prior holder's average fee or projected AGR. For ski areas not expected to generate AGR for a given payment cycle, advance payment of the permit fee as calculated in item A, paragraph 7 ($2 per acre for National Forest System lands under permit or a percentage of the appraised value of National Forest System lands under permit, at the discretion of the authorized officer) shall be made. The advance payment shall be credited (item B, paragraph 3) toward the total ski area permit fee for the payment cycle.</P> <P>2. The holder shall report sales, calculate fees due based on a tentative percentage rate, and make interim payments each calendar Month except for periods in which no sales take place and the holder has notified the authorized officer that the operation has entered a seasonal shutdown for a specific period. Reports and payments shall be made by the end of the month following the end of each reportable period. Interim payments shall be credited (item B, paragraph 3) toward the total ski area permit fee for the payment cycle.</P> <P>3. Within 90 days after the close of the ski area's payment cycle, the holder shall provide a financial statement, including a completed permit fee information form, Form FS-2700-19a, representing the ski area's financial condition at the close of its business year and an annual operating statement reporting the results of operations, including a final payment which includes year-end adjustments for the holder and each subholder for the same period. Any balance that exists may be credited and applied against the next payment due or refunded, at the discretion of the permit holder.</P> <P>4. Within 30 days of receipt of a statement from the Forest Service, the holder shall make any additional payment required to ensure that the correct ski area permit fee is paid for the past year's operation.</P> <P>5. Payments shall be credited on the date received by the designated collection officer. If the due date for the fee or fee calculation financial statement falls on a non-workday, the charges shall not accrue until the close of business on the next workday.</P> <P>6. All permit fee calculations and records of sales are subject to review or periodic audit as determined by the authorized officer. Errors in calculation or payment shall be corrected as needed for conformance with those reviews or audits. In accordance with the Late Payment Interest, Administrative Costs and Penalties clause contained in this authorization, interest and penalties shall be assessed on additional fees due as a result of reviews or audits.</P> </DIR> <P>C. <U>Correcting Errors</U>. Correction of errors includes any action necessary to calculate the holder's sales or slope transport fee percentage or to make any other determination required to calculate permit fees accurately. For fee calculation purposes, an error may include:</P> <DIR> <P>a. Misreporting or misrepresentation of amounts;</P> <P>b. Arithmetic mistakes;</P> <P>c. Typographic mistakes; or</P> <P>d. Variation from generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), when such variations are inconsistent with the terms of this permit.</P> </DIR> <P>Correction of errors shall be made retroactively to the date the error was made or to the previous audit period, whichever is more recent, and past fees shall be adjusted accordingly.</P> <P>D. <U>Late Payment Interest, Administrative Costs and Penalties</U>. Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3717, et seq., interest shall be charged on any fee amount not paid within 30 days from the date the fee or fee calculation financial statement specified in this authorization becomes due. The rate of interest assessed shall be the higher of the rate of the current value of funds to the U.S. Treasury (i.e., Treasury tax and loan account rate), as prescribed and published by the Secretary of the Treasury in the Federal Register and the Treasury Fiscal Requirements Manual Bulletins annually or quarterly or at the Prompt Payment Act rate. Interest on the principal shall accrue from the date the fee or fee calculation financial statement is due. </P> <P>In the event the account becomes delinquent, administrative costs to cover processing and handling of the delinquency will be assessed.</P> <P>A penalty of 6 percent per annum shall be assessed on the total amount delinquent in excess of 90 days and shall accrue from the same date on which interest charges begin to accrue.</P> <P>Payments will be credited on the date received by the designated collection officer or deposit location. If the due date for the fee or fee calculation statement falls on a non-workday, the charges shall not apply until the close of business on the next workday. </P> <P>Disputed fees are due and payable by the due date. No appeal of fees will be considered by the Forest Service without full payment of the disputed amount. Adjustments, if necessary, will be made in accordance with settlement terms or the appeal decision.</P> <P>If the fees become delinquent, the Forest Service will:</P> <DIR> <P>Liquidate any security or collateral provided by the authorization.</P> <P>If no security or collateral is provided, the authorization will terminate and the holder will be responsible for delinquent fees as well as any other costs of restoring the site to it's original condition including hazardous waste cleanup.</P> </DIR> <P>Upon termination or revocation of the authorization, delinquent fees and other charges associated with the authorization will be subject to all rights and remedies afforded the United States pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3711 <I>et seq</I>. Delinquencies may be subject to any or all of the following conditions:</P> <DIR> <P>Administrative offset of payments due the holder from the Forest Service.</P> <P> Delinquencies in excess of 60 days shall be referred to United States Department of Treasury for appropriate collection action as provided by 31 U.S.C. 3711 (g), (1).</P> <P>The Secretary of the Treasury may offset an amount due the debtor for any delinquency as provided by 31 U.S.C. 3720, <I>et seq</I>.) </P> </DIR> <P>E. <U>Nonpayment</U>. Failure of the holder to make timely payments, pay interest charges or any other charges when due, constitutes breach and shall be grounds for termination of this authorization. This permit terminates for nonpayment of any monies owed the United States when more than 90 days in arrears.</P> <P>F. <U>Access to Records</U>. For the purpose of administering this permit (including ascertaining that fees paid were correct and evaluating the propriety of the fee base), the holder agrees to make all of the accounting books and supporting records to the business activities, as well as those of sublessees operating within the authority of this permit, available for analysis by qualified representatives of the Forest Service or other Federal agencies authorized to review the Forest Service activities. Review of accounting books and supporting records shall be made at dates convenient to the holder and reviewers. Financial information so obtained shall be treated as confidential as provided in regulations issued by the Secretary of Agriculture.</P> <P>The holder shall retain the above records and keep them available for review for 5 years after the end of the year involved, unless disposition is otherwise approved by the authorized officer in writing. </P> <P> </P> <P>G. <U>Accounting Records</U>. The holder shall follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or Other Comprehensive Bases of Accounting acceptable to the Forest Service in recording financial transactions and in reporting results to the authorized officer. When requested by the authorized officer, the holder at its own expense, shall have the annual accounting reports audited or prepared by a licensed independent accountant acceptable to the Forest Service. The holder shall require sublessees to comply with these same requirements. The minimum acceptable accounting system shall include: </P> <DIR> <P>1. Systematic internal controls and recording by kind of business the gross receipts derived from all sources of business conducted under this permit. Receipts should be recorded daily and, if possible, deposited into a bank account without reduction by disbursements. Receipt entries shall be supported by source documents such as cash-register tapes, sale invoices, rental records, and cash accounts from other sources. </P> <P>2. A permanent record of investments in facilities (depreciation schedule), and current source documents for acquisition costs of capital items.</P> <P>3. Preparation and maintenance of such special records and accounts as may be specified by the authorized officer.</P> </DIR> <B><P>VII. TRANSFER AND SALE</P> </B> <P>A. <U>Subleasing</U>. The holder may sublease the use of land and improvements covered under this permit and the operation of concessions and facilities authorized upon prior written notice to the authorized officer. The Forest Service reserves the right to disapprove subleasees. In any circumstance, only those facilities and activities authorized by this permit may be subleased. The holder shall continue to be responsible for compliance with all conditions of this permit by persons to whom such premises may be sublet. The holder may not sublease direct management responsibility without prior written approval by the authorized officer. </P> <P>B. <U>Notification of Sale</U>. The holder shall immediately notify the authorized officer when a sale and transfer of ownership of the permitted improvements is planned.</P> <P>C. <U>Divestiture of Ownership</U>. Upon change in ownership of the facilities authorized by this permit, the rights granted under this authorization may be transferred to the new owner upon application to and approval by the authorized officer. The new owner must qualify and agree to comply with, and be bound by the terms and conditions of the authorization. In granting approval, the authorized officer may modify the terms, conditions, and special stipulations to reflect any new requirements imposed by current Federal and state land use plans, laws, regulations or other management decisions.</P> <B> <P>VIII. TERMINATION</P> </B> <P>A. <U>Termination for Higher Public Purpose</U>. If, during the term of this permit or any extension thereof, the Secretary of Agriculture or any official of the Forest Service acting by or under his or her authority shall determine by his or her planning for the uses of the National Forest that the public interest requires termination of this permit, this permit shall terminate upon one hundred-eighty (180) day's written notice to the holder of such determination, and the United States shall have the right thereupon, subject to Congressional authorization and appropriation, to purchase the holder's improvements, to remove them, or to require the holder to remove them, at the option of the United States. The United States shall be obligated to pay an equitable consideration for the improvements or for removal of the improvements and damages to the improvements resulting from their removal. The amount of the consideration shall be fixed by mutual agreement between the United States and the holder and s hall be accepted by the holder in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States under this clause: Provided, that if mutual agreement is not reached, the Forest Service shall determine the amount, and if the holder is dissatisfied with the amount thus determined to be due him may appeal the determination in accordance with the Appeal Regulations, and the amount as determined on appeal shall be final and conclusive on the parties hereto; Provided further, that upon the payment to the holder of 75% of the amount fixed by the Forest Service, the right of the United States to remove or require the removal of the improvements shall not be stayed pending the final decision on appeal.</P> <P>B. <U>Termination, Revocation and Suspension</U>. The authorized officer may suspend, revoke, or terminate this permit for (1) noncompliance with applicable statutes, regulations, or terms and conditions of the authorization; (2) for failure of the holder to exercise the rights and privileges granted; (3) with the consent of the holder; or (4) when, by its terms, a fixed agreed upon condition, event, or time occurs. Prior to suspension, revocation, or termination, the authorized officer shall give the holder written notice of the grounds for such action and reasonable time to correct curable noncompliance.</P> <B><P>IX. RENEWAL</P> </B> <P>A. <U>Renewal</U>. The authorized use may be renewed. Renewal requires the following conditions: (1) the land use allocation is compatible with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan; (2) the site is being used for the purposes previously authorized and; (3) the enterprise is being continually operated and maintained in accordance with all the provisions of the permit. In making a renewal, the authorized officer may modify the terms, conditions, and special stipulations.</P> <B><P>X. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UPON TERMINATION OR NONRENEWAL</P> </B> <P>A. <U>Removal of Improvements</U>. Except as provided in Clause VIII. A, upon termination or revocation of this special use permit by the Forest Service, the holder shall remove within a reasonable time as established by the authorized officer, the structures and improvements, and shall restore the site to a condition satisfactory to the authorized officer, unless otherwise waived in writing or in the authorization. If the holder fails to remove the structures or improvements within a reasonable period, as determined by the authorized officer, they shall become the property of the United States without compensation to the holder, but that shall not relieve the holder's liability for the removal and site restoration costs.</P> <B><P>XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</P> </B><P> </P> <P>A. <U>Members of Congress</U>. No Member of or Delegate to Congress, or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement or to any benefit that may arise herefrom unless it is made with a corporation for its general benefit.</P> <P>B. <U>Inspection, Forest Service</U>. The Forest Service shall monitor the holder's operations and reserves the right to inspect the permitted facilities and improvements at any time for compliance with the terms of this permit. Inspections by the Forest Service do not relieve the holder of responsibilities under other terms of this permit.</P> <P>C. <U>Regulating Services and Rates</U>. The Forest Service shall have the authority to check and regulate the adequacy and type of services provided the public and to require that such services conform to satisfactory standards. The holder may be required to furnish a schedule of prices for sales and services authorized by the permit. Such prices and services may be regulated by the Forest Service: <U>Provided</U>, <U>that</U> the holder shall not be required to charge prices significantly different than those charged by comparable or competing enterprises.</P> <P>D. <U>Advertising</U>. The holder, in advertisements, signs, circulars, brochures, letterheads, and like materials, as well as orally, shall not misrepresent in any way either the accommodations provided, the status of the permit, or the area covered by it or the vicinity. The fact that the permitted area is located on the National Forest shall be made readily apparent in all of the holder's brochures and print advertising regarding use and management of the area and facilities under permit.</P> <P>E. <U>Bonding</U>. The authorized officer may require the holder to furnish a bond or other security to secure all or any of the obligations imposed by the terms of the authorization or any applicable law, regulation, or order.</P> <U><P>Bonds, Performance</U>. Use the following text, when bonding is called for: As a further guarantee of the faithful performance of the provisions of terms and conditions N/A<B> </B>of this permit, the holder agrees to deliver and maintain a surety bond or other acceptable security in the amount of N/A. Should the sureties or the bonds delivered under this permit become unsatisfactory to the Forest Service, the holder shall, within thirty (30) days of demand, furnish a new bond with surety, solvent and satisfactory to the Forest Service. In lieu of a surety bond, the holder may deposit into a Federal depository, as directed by the Forest Service, and maintain therein, cash in the amounts provided for above, or negotiable securities of the United States having a market value at the time of deposit of not less than the dollar amounts provided above.</P> <P>The holder's surety bond shall be released, or deposits in lieu of a bond, shall be returned thirty (30) days after certification by the Forest Service that priority installations under the development plan are complete, and upon furnishing by the holder of proof satisfactory to the Forest Service that all claims for labor and material on said installations have been paid or released and satisfied. The holder agrees that all moneys deposited under this permit may, upon failure on his or her part to fulfill all and singular the requirements herein set forth or made a part hereof, be retained by the United States to be applied to satisfy obligations assumed hereunder, without prejudice whatever to any rights and remedies of the United States. </P> <P>Prior to undertaking additional construction or alteration work not provided for in the above terms and conditions or when the improvements are to be removed and the area restored, the holder shall deliver and maintain a surety bond in an amount set by the Forest Service, which amount shall not be in excess of the estimated loss which the Government would suffer upon default in performance of this work. </P> <P>F. <U>Water Rights</U>. This authorization confers no rights to the use of water by the holder. Such rights must be acquired under State law.</P> <P> </P> <P>G. <U>Current Addresses</U>. The holder and the Forest Service shall keep each informed of current mailing addresses including those necessary for billing and payment of fees.</P> <P>H. <U>Identification of Holder</U>. Identification of the holder shall remain sufficient so that the Forest Service shall know the true identity of the entity. </P> <P>Corporation Status Notification: </P> <DIR> <P>1. The holder shall notify the authorized officer within fifteen (15) days of the following changes:</P> <DIR> <P>a. Names of officers appointed or terminated.</P> <P>b. Names of stockholders who acquire stock shares causing their ownership to exceed 50 percent of shares issued or otherwise acquired, resulting in gaining controlling interest in the corporation.</P> </DIR> <P>2. The holder shall furnish the authorized officer:</P> <DIR> <P>a. A copy of the articles of incorporation and bylaws.</P> <P>b. An authenticated copy of a resolution of the board of directors specifically authorizing a certain individual or individuals to represent the holder in dealing with the Forest Service.</P> <P>c. A list of officers and directors of the corporation and their addresses.</P> <P>d. Upon request, a certified list of stockholders and amount of stock owned by each.</P> <P>e. The authorized officer may require the holder to furnish additional information as set forth in 36 CFR 251.54(e)(1)(iv). </P> </DIR> </DIR> <P>Partnership Status Notification: </P> <P>The holder shall notify the authorized officer within fifteen (15) days of the following changes. Names of the individuals involved shall be included with the notification.</P> <DIR> <P>1. Partnership makeup changes due to death, withdrawal, or addition of a partner.</P> <P>2. Party or parties assigned financed interest in the partnership by existing partner(s).</P> <P>3. Termination, reformation, or revision of the partnership agreement.</P> <P>4. The acquisition of partnership interest, either through purchase of an interest from an existing partner or partners, or contribution of assets, that exceeds 50 percent of the partnership permanent investment.</P> </DIR> <P>I. <U>Archaeological-Paleontological Discoveries</U>. The holder shall immediately notify the authorized officer of any and all antiquities or other objects of historic or scientific interest. These include, but are not limited to, historic or prehistoric ruins, fossils, or artifacts discovered as the result of operations under this permit, and shall leave such discoveries intact until authorized to proceed by the authorized officer. Protective and mitigation measures specified by the authorized officer shall be the responsibility of the permit holder.</P> <P>J. <U>Protection of Habitat of Endangered, Threatened, and Sensitive Species</U>. Location of areas needing special measures for protection of plants or animals listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of l973, as amended, or listed<B> </B>as sensitive by the Regional Forester under authority of FSM 2670, derived from ESA Section 7 consultation, may be shown on a separate map, hereby made a part of this permit, or identified on the ground. Protective and mitigation measures specified by the authorized officer shall be the responsibility of the permit holder.</P> <P>If protection measures prove inadequate, if other such areas are discovered, or if new species are listed as Federally threatened or endangered or as sensitive by the Regional Forester, the authorized officer may specify additional protection regardless of when such facts become known. Discovery of such areas by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party.</P> <P>K. <U>Superior Clauses</U>. In the event of any conflict between any of the preceding printed clauses or any provision thereof, and any of the following clauses or any provision thereof, the preceding clauses shall control.</P> <P>L. <U>Superseded Permit</U>. This permit replaces a special use permit issued to Heavenly Valley, Limited Partnership on November 12, 1997. . .</P> <U> </U><P>M. <U>Disputes</U>. Appeal of any provisions of this authorization or any requirements thereof shall be subject to the appeal regulations at 36 CFR 251, Subpart C, or revisions thereto. The procedures for these appeals are set forth in 36 CFR 251 published in the Federal Register at 54 FR 3362, January 23, 1989.</P> <P>O. <U>Water Rights acquired in the Name of the United States</U>. All water rights obtained by the holder from water diversions directly from National Forest System lands for use on the area authorized must be acquired in the name of the United States.</P> <P>P. <U>Liquor Sales Authorized</U>. The sale of intoxicating beverages is allowed by this authorization, contingent upon a valid State license for the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages.</P> <P>Q. <U>Revegetation of Ground Cover and Surface Restoration</U>. The holder shall be responsible for prevention and control of soil erosion and gullying on lands covered by this authorization and adjacent thereto, resulting from construction, operation, maintenance, and termination of the authorized use. The holder shall so construct permitted improvements to avoid the accumulation of excessive heads of water and to avoid encroachment on streams. The holder shall vegetate or otherwise stabilize all ground where the soil has been exposed as a result of the holder's construction, maintenance, operation, or termination of the authorized use and shall construct and maintain necessary preventive measures to supplement the vegetation.</P> <P>R. <U>Drinking Water Systems</U>.</P> <DIR> <P>1. The holder, as the water supplier and owner or operator of the drinking water system, is responsible for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local drinking water laws and regulations for the operation and maintenance of a public water system. This includes, but is not limited to, developing, operating, and maintaining the system, and conducting drinking water testing and taking the appropriate corrective and follow-up actions in accordance with Federal, State, and any other applicable requirements. For the purposes of this authorization, public water systems are defined in the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.), and in the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, part 141 (40 CFR part 141), or by State regulations if more stringent. </P> <P>2. When the permit holder operates Federally owned systems (for example, when the permit is authorized under the Granger-Thye Act), the holder shall meet additional requirements for public and nonpublic water systems consistent with FSM 7420. Requirements under FSM 7420 applicable to the permit holder are set forth in an appendix to the permit entitled "Operation of Federally Owned Drinking Water Systems" (Form FS-2700-4h-Appendix F). </P> <P>3. For Federally owned systems, the holder shall notify and consult with the Forest Service within 24 hours or on the next business day after notification by the laboratory of a sample that tests positive for microbiological contamination. The holder shall notify and consult with the Forest Service within 48 hours of notification of a maximum contaminant level violation or an acute violation.</P> <P>4. The holder shall retain all records as required by applicable laws and regulations. The holder agrees to make the records available to the Forest Service and to any other regulatory agency authorized to review Forest Service activities. Copies of microbiological test results for Federally owned water systems shall be forwarded monthly to the Forest Service by the 15th of the month following the sampling date. Copies of other required records for Federally owned systems shall be forwarded annually to the Forest Service within 15 days of the end of the operating season for seasonal sites or within 15 days of the end of the calendar year for year-round operations. The holder shall surrender all records for a Federally owned system to the Forest Service upon permit termination or revocation.</P> <P>5. For Federally owned systems, the holder shall provide the name of the water system operator in writing to the Forest Service and notify the authorized officer within 72 hours of a change in personnel.</P> </DIR> <P>S. <U>Dam Safety</U>. </P> <DIR> <P>1. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this clause:</P> <DIR> <P>a. Qualified Engineer. An engineer authorized to practice engineering in the field of dams in the State where the dam is located, either by professional registration as provided by State law or by reason of employment by the State or Federal Government.</P> <P>b. Dam Failure. Catastrophic event characterized by the sudden, rapid, and uncontrolled release of impounded water. It is recognized that there are lesser degrees of failure and that any malfunction or abnormality outside the design assumptions and parameters which adversely affect a dam's primary function of impounding water may also be considered a failure.</P> <P>c. Rehabilitation or Modification. Repair of major structure deterioration to restore original condition; alteration of structures to meet current design criteria, improve dam stability, enlarge reservoir capacity, or increase spillway and outlet works capacity; replacement of equipment.</P> <P>d. Hazard Potential. The classification of a dam based on the potential for loss of life or property damage that could occur if the structure failed (FSM 7500).</P> <P>e. Emergency Action Plan. Formal plan of procedures to prevent or reduce loss of life and property that could occur if the structure failed. The plan does not include flood plain management for the controlled release of floodwaters for which the project is designed.</P> </DIR> <P>2. Dam Classification. The dam constructed pursuant to this authorization shall be classified according to its height and storage capacity (water debris or both) as well as its hazard potential as follows:</P> <DIR> <P>Height and Storage Capacity (A, B, C, or D)</P> <P> East Peak - C</P> <P> Sky Meadows - D</P> <P> </P> <P>Hazard Potential (Low, Moderate, High): </P> <P>East Peak Dam - High</P> <P>Sky Meadows Dam - Low</P> </DIR> <P>Classification criteria are contained in FSM 7511, which the Forest Service may amend from time to time.</P> <P>The provisions of sections 5 and 8 of this clause apply only to dams classified as high hazard, or as otherwise may be specifically provided for in this authorization to address special or unique circumstances.</P> <P>The hazard potential of the dam shall be reassessed at least every ten years by a qualified engineer retained by the holder, and this information made available to the authorized officer. The Forest Service may change the hazard potential at any time based on changed conditions or new information.</P> <P> 3. Construction, Inspection, Certification, and Project Files. For construction, rehabilitation or improvement, the holder shall provide for inspection by a qualified engineer to ensure adequate control of the work being performed. At a minimum, the qualified engineer shall maintain a daily inspection diary, descriptions of design changes, and records of construction material and foundation tests.</P> <P>Upon completion of construction, rehabilitation, or improvement, the holder shall forward to the Forest Service a statement from the qualified engineer responsible for inspection certifying that the works were built in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, or approved revisions thereto. No water shall be impounded until approval is given by the authorized officer.</P> <P>All design notes, as-built plans, and the aforementioned diaries and records shall be maintained in a project file by the holder for the duration of this authorization, and shall be available to the Forest Service or other inspection personnel (not applicable to debris retention dams).</P> <P>4. Dam Operation and Maintenance Plans. Prior to the storage of water, the holder shall have an approved plan for the operation and maintenance of the dam and appurtenant structures. The plan(s) shall, as a minimum, describe operating requirements and procedures to be followed for the operation of the structure; routine or recurring maintenance required; record keeping to be performed for operation and maintenance; and individuals responsible for implementing the plans. At the time of the operation and maintenance inspection, the plan shall be reviewed and amended as needed by the individual responsible for implementation and the engineer performing any inspection. No plans or amendments thereto shall be valid until approved by the authorized officer.</P> <P>5. Dam Emergency Action Plan. The following provisions are required for certain hazard classifications identified in section 2. The holder shall, prior to storage of water, prepare an emergency action plan which will include, but not be limited to:</P> <DIR> <P>a. Actions to be taken upon discovery of an unsafe condition or impending failure situation to prevent or delay dam failure, and reduce damage or loss of life from subsequent failure.</P> <P>b. Procedures for notification of law enforcement, civil preparedness, and Forest Service personnel.</P> <P>c. Procedures for notifying persons in immediate danger of losing life or property.</P> <P>d. Maps delineating the area which would be inundated by water, debris, or both in the event of dam failure.</P> <P>e. The names of those individuals responsible for activating the plan and carrying out the identified actions.</P> </DIR> <P>In preparing the emergency action plan, the holder shall consult and cooperate with appropriate law enforcement and civil preparedness personnel, who may be responsible for implementing all or part of the plan. Emergency action plans shall be reviewed and updated annually, and tested at intervals not exceeding five years.</P> <P>6. Inspection and Maintenance of Dams. The holder shall have the dam and appurtenant structures inspected by a qualified engineer to determine the state of operation and maintenance at least every year. An inspection shall also be made following earthquakes, major storms, or overflow of spillways other than the service spillway. Two copies of the inspection report shall be provided to the authorized officer within 30 days of the date of inspection.</P> <P>Repairs or operational changes recommended by the inspecting engineer shall be made by the holder within a reasonable period of time following the inspection, but in no event later than one year from the inspection (unless a longer period of repairs is authorized in writing, or a shorter period is required when such repairs are deemed by the authorized officer as immediately required for reasons of public safety). Upon request by the authorized officer, the holder shall provide a plan of action outlining planned time and methods for performing said repairs or operational changes, and notify the authorized officer when actions are completed. The authorized officer shall specify a completion date for corrective work. If corrective action is not taken by the date specified by the authorized officer, the Forest Service shall have corrective action taken and the holder shall be responsible for all costs including legal and court costs.</P> <P>7. Forest Service Inspection of Dams. The holder shall allow inspection of the dam and appurtenant structures at any time by the authorized officer. Any condition adversely affecting or which could adversely affect the operation of the facility; safety of the structure or the public, or surrounding lands and resources shall, upon written notice, be corrected or changed by the holder at the holder's expense. The authorized officer shall specify a completion date for corrective work. If corrective action is not taken by the date specified by the authorized officer, the Forest Service shall have corrective action taken and the holder shall be responsible for all costs including legal and court costs. A copy of the Forest Service inspection report shall be provided to the holder.</P> <P>An inspection performed by the Forest Service does not relieve the holder of the responsibility of ensuring that inspections are made in accordance with section 6 of this clause.</P> <P>8. Dam Safety Evaluations. This provision is required for certain hazard classifications identified in section 2.</P> <P>Beginning in 2002 and at 5-year intervals thereafter, the holder shall have a formal dam safety evaluation performed by a qualified engineer to verify the safety and integrity of the dam and appurtenant structures. The evaluation will include, but is not limited to, a detailed field inspection of the dam and appurtenant structures and a review of all pertinent documents, such as investigation, design, construction, instrumentation, operation, maintenance, and inspection records. The evaluation shall be based on current accepted design criteria and practices. The holder shall provide two copies of the evaluation report to the authorized officer and Regional Engineer. Based on this report, the authorized officer may require the holder to perform additional evaluations pursuant to such standards as the officer may define and may require rehabilitation or modification of the structure within a reasonable time.</P> <P>9. Right of Action To Abate Emergency Situations. In situations where the authorized officer determines on the available facts that there is danger of a dam failure for any reason, such officer may exercise discretionary authority to enter upon the structure and appurtenances authorized herein and take such actions as are necessary to abate or otherwise prevent a failure. Such actions include, but are not limited to, lowering the level of the impounded waters utilizing existing structures or by artificial breach of the dam. In the event that such actions are taken, the United States shall not indemnify or otherwise be liable to the holder for losses or damages, including losses or damages to the structure or the value of impounded waters. The holder shall be responsible for all costs including legal and court costs. The failure of the Forest Service to exercise any discretion under this provision shall not be a violation of any duty by the United States, and shall not relieve the holder of any and a ll liability for damages in the event of a dam failure.</P> <P>10. Liability. The activities permitted by this authorization shall be deemed a high-risk use and occupancy. Sole responsibility for the safety of the dam and associated facilities and any liability resulting therefrom shall be on the holder and his successors, agents, or assigns. Pursuant to 36 CFR 251.56(d), or its replacement, the holder shall be liable for injury, loss, or damage resulting from this authorization regardless of the holder's fault or negligence. Maximum strict liability shall not exceed $1,000,000.00 except as that amount may be changed in the aforementioned regulations.</P> <P>In addition to all waivers and limitations on liability of the United States under this authorization, the provisions of 33 U.S.C. 702(c) shall apply to any damages from or by floods or floodwaters at any place.</P> <P> </P> <P> </P></DIR> </FONT><FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=1><P>According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0596-0082. </P> <P>This information is needed by the Forest Service to evaluate requests to use National Forest System lands and manage those lands to protect natural resources, administer the use, and ensure public health and safety. This information is required to obtain or retain a benefit. The authority for that requirement is provided by the Organic Act of 1897 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, which authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate rules and regulations for authorizing and managing National Forest System lands. These statutes, along with the Term Permit Act, National Forest Ski Area Permit Act, Granger-Thye Act, Mineral Leasing Act, Alaska Term Permit Act, Act of September 3, 1954, Wilderness Act, National Forest Roads and Trails Act, Act of November 16, 1973, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to issue authorizations for the use and occupancy of National Forest System lands. The Secretary of Agriculture's regulations at 36 CFR Part 251, Subpart B, establish procedures for issuing those authorizations. </P> <P>The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) govern the confidentiality to be provided for information received by the Forest Service. </P> <P>Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 12 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.</FONT><FONT FACE="Helvetica" SIZE=2> </P> <B><P ALIGN="CENTER"> </P> </FONT><FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="CENTER">Exhibit A</P> <P ALIGN="CENTER">Improvements - California and Nevada</P> </B> <P>Authorized uphill systems on National Forest and Private land (existing):</P> <OL> <U><LI>Tramways California</LI> <OL TYPE="a"> </U><LI>Heavenly Tram</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Von Schmidt's Gondola</LI></OL> <U><LI VALUE=1>Chair Lifts California </LI> <OL TYPE="a"> </U><LI>Gunbarrel Express</LI> <LI VALUE=1>World Cup</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Patsy's</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Waterfall</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Powder Bowl</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Groove</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Ridge</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Canyon</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Sky Express</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Tamarack Express</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Perfect Ride (Private)</LI></OL> <U><LI VALUE=1>Surface Lifts California </LI> </U> <OL TYPE="a"> <LI>Pioneer Mitey Mite</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Von Schmidt's Mitey Mite (snow-play)</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Magic Carpet (Private) </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Enchanted Forest Mitey Mite (2 - Private)</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Mitey Mite Development Zone (Private)</LI></OL> <P> </P> <U><LI VALUE=1>Chair Lifts Nevada</LI> <OL TYPE="a"> </U><LI>Dipper Express</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Olympic</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Stagecoach Express</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Galaxy</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Boulder</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Comet Express</LI> <LI VALUE=1>North Bowl</LI></OL> <U><LI VALUE=1>Surface lifts Nevada</LI> </U> <OL TYPE="a"> <LI>Boulder Mitey Mite (Private)</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Boulder Magic Carpet (private)</LI></OL> <U><LI VALUE=1>Buildings and Improvements in California </LI> <OL TYPE="a"> </U><LI>Top of the Tram Restaurant</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Top of the Tram Maintenance Building, Yard, Fuel Storage</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Top of the Tram Ski School </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Patsy's Hut </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Powder Magazine (Creek Station) </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Sky Meadow Food Service/Deck</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Sky Meadow restrooms</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Face Ski Patrol Building</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Sky Dam/Reservoir</LI> <P>1. Water Rights Permits #10921, and 11153 include the right to store and divert the waters of Heavenly Valley Creek into the Heavenly Meadow Reservoir for the purpose of snow making. 2. Water Rights Permits #10920 and #10919, include the right to store and divert waters of Heavenly Valley Creek into Heavenly Meadow reservoir for the purposes of domestic use and erosion control.</P> <P>3. Additional water rights applied for #'s 30227 and 30228 to be used for snow-pack augmentation.</P> <LI VALUE=1>Sky Pump House/Snowmaking Equipment Building </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Sky Ski Patrol Building </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Observation Picnic (Top of Sky Chair)</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Snowmaking lines</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Holding tanks and sewer lines</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Fuel Storage and Fueling site </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Power and phone lines</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Gondola Mid Station Deck</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Sewer lines - Sky to STPUD </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Gondola Pump House</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Water storage and transmission system (base of Sky Express)</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Well location NW 1/4, NE 1/4, of Section 1, T.12N., R.18E., MDBM </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Water supply and transmission system Top of Tram</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Pump house Pistol Corner</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Well (1) located in SW 1/4, NE 1/4, of Section 1, T.12N., R.18E., MDBM</LI></OL> <P> </P> <U><LI VALUE=1>Buildings and Improvements in Nevada</LI> </U> <OL TYPE="a"> <LI>East Peak Lodge</LI> <LI VALUE=1>East Peak Patrol and Radio Facility</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Von Schmidt's Water storage tank and transmission</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Dipper Patrol Hut</LI> <LI VALUE=1>East Peak Deck and Food Service</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Timing Building Olympic Downhill</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Snowmaking </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Holding tanks and sewer lines</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Fuel Storage Tanks/Fueling (100 Dollar Saddle)</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Heavenly Sign corner of Jack's and S. Benjamin </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Power and phone lines</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Supplemental Septic system - East Peak Lodge</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Water system East Peak Lodge </LI> <LI VALUE=1>Heli-spots (as identified in operations plan)</LI> <LI VALUE=1>East Peak Dam and Reservoir</LI> <P>1.Water Rights Permits #45348 for a Domestic well, 58345 and #50525 for snowmaking and erosion control. </P> <LI VALUE=1>East Peak Lake Pump House</LI> <LI VALUE=1>Well Permit #'s 35556, 54368 </LI></OL> </OL> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> (Private) - indicates facilities that are located solely on private land</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P></FONT></BODY> </HTML> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript">var s_CCSWebHostingAccount = "trcgclientweb2707";</script> <script type="application/json" data-drupal-selector="drupal-settings-json">{"path":{"baseUrl":"\/","pathPrefix":"","currentPath":"node\/12526\/html","currentPathIsAdmin":false,"isFront":false,"currentLanguage":"en"},"pluralDelimiter":"\u0003","suppressDeprecationErrors":true,"user":{"uid":0,"permissionsHash":"af6fbd01b7cc223430a6347c3314b51136f1b1fc70bd1daef55b5df5e7c6c193"}}</script> <script src="/sites/g/files/knoqqb46971/files/js/js_R3rgRhFr0i8VSB5qSejvT2NHxdr-rlulIewVf8bksLM.js?scope=footer&delta=0&language=en&theme=nir_pid697&include=eJyNjEEKgDAMBD8k9UkhTQMGSiJNRfp7ayuePHjK7jAblQIRnVdnAq8tsy_a2cnRpTKoVSH29YOF5w5__LiDkOlEqJhbN-b4bQGTRYaMh9L2Q9yLpQuf0kIl"></script> <script src="https://assets.adobedtm.com/898335afd880/c52ee8aa1e90/launch-5ef258dce664.min.js" crossorigin="anonymous" async integrity="sha384-9QSqHMB+yiy/V4i+d2Au+ydEWbBz4E9DqsE+oYKOnL+kj4XAZGYZxabd0P3OGHkf"></script> </body> </html>