Alterra Mountain Company Acquires Ski Butlers

Alterra Mountain Company Acquires Arapahoe Basin

November 19, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Alterra Mountain Company has closed the purchase of Arapahoe Basin, adding the legendary Colorado ski area to its portfolio of mountain destinations. Alterra will retain A-Basin's leadership team and maintain existing pass access while working with the resort on a 10-year master development plan.

Alterra Mountain Company Acquires Schweitzer Mountain Resort

August 22, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Alterra Mountain Company has completed its acquisition of Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho, expanding Alterra’s portfolio of year-round mountain destinations to 17 properties. Schweitzer’s existing CEO Tom Chasse will remain in place, and the MKM Trust/Capital will retain non-ski real estate and development holdings while Alterra assumes resort operations.

Alterra Mountain Company Acquires Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing

April 25, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Alterra Mountain Company has closed the acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, adding the premier heli‑skiing operator to its portfolio to complement CMH Heli‑Skiing & Summer Adventures. The deal preserves the Wiegele legacy while enabling Alterra to invest in sustainability, guest experience enhancements, and deeper community and First Nation partnerships.

Alpin Unlimited (LongRange) Acquires 31.85% Stake in Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel (KitzSki)

June 3, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Alpin Unlimited, an affiliate of LongRange Capital, acquired a 31.85% minority stake in Bergbahn Aktiengesellschaft Kitzbühel (KitzSki), a leading ski resort in Kitzbühel, Austria. The investment establishes a long-term strategic partnership to support the resort’s ongoing development, infrastructure and year-round guest experiences.

Orion Group Acquires Sauers Snow & Ice Management

June 16, 2022

Environmental Services

Orion Group (backed by Alpine Investors) acquired Sauers Tree & Landscape Service, Inc., which does business as Sauers Snow & Ice Management, closing on June 16, 2022. The acquisition gives Orion a major presence in the eastern U.S. commercial snow, ice and landscape services market and expands its national facilities-services platform.

Vail Resorts Acquires Crans-Montana Mountain Resort (Switzerland)

November 30, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Vail Resorts, Inc. agreed to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Valais, Switzerland from CPI Property Group, taking an 84% stake in Remontées Mécaniques Crans Montana Aminona (CMA) SA, an 80% stake in SportLife AG, and full ownership of 11 restaurants. The acquisition expands Vail's European resort network and will include Crans-Montana on select Epic Pass products; Vail expects to invest in capital projects and grow EBITDA through network synergies and Epic Pass inclusion.