Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 11, 2013, Vail Resorts, Inc. (the "Company") announced the appointment of Michael Barkin as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 8, 2013. Mr. Barkin will lead the Company's finance and accounting organization, overseeing financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, treasury, tax, procurement, internal audit and investor relations. In addition, he will continue to lead the Company's strategic development efforts and will have oversight for the Company's real estate division. Mr. Barkin succeeds Mark L. Schoppet, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since December 31, 2012 and who will continue in his position as Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.

Mr. Barkin, age 35, has served as the Company's Vice President of Strategy and Development since joining the Company in July 2012. Prior to joining the Company, he was a Principal at KRG Capital Partners, where he was a member of the investment team since 2006. In that capacity, he was responsible for managing new acquisitions and portfolio company oversight across multiple sectors. Prior to KRG, Mr. Barkin worked at Bain Capital Partners and Bain & Company. Mr. Barkin holds an economics degree from Williams College and a master of business administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has approved an annualized base salary for Mr. Barkin of $330,000 and an annual incentive bonus opportunity of up to 50% of his base salary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Company's management incentive plan for senior executives. On the effective date of his appointment, Mr. Barkin will be awarded restricted share units ("RSUs") with a value of $21,603 and share appreciation rights ("SARs") with a value of $78,437, both of which vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. This grant represents a pro rata annual equity award for the current fiscal year under the Company's long-term equity incentive award program for senior executives. Additionally, on the same date, he will be awarded RSUs with a value of $500,000 that cliff-vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. As a senior executive of the Company, Mr. Barkin will also receive customary benefits and perquisites provided to all of the Company's senior executives.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Barkin is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

A list of exhibits furnished herewith is contained on the Exhibit Index which immediately precedes such exhibits and is incorporated herein by reference.

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