Vail Mountain Names Shaydar Edelmann VP and COO

Edelmann brings over 25 years of snow sports industry experience to the role.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:02pm

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Vail Mountain has appointed Shaydar Edelmann as its new Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Edelmann has over 25 years of experience in the snow sports industry and is described as a "thoughtful, innovative leader" who understands what makes mountain resorts unique.

Why it matters

Vail Mountain is one of the world's most legendary ski resorts, so the appointment of an experienced and innovative COO is crucial to maintaining its reputation and operations.

The details

Edelmann's new role at Vail Mountain will leverage his extensive background in the snow sports industry to help oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the resort.

  • Edelmann was appointed to the VP and COO role on April 7, 2026.

The players

Shaydar Edelmann

Edelmann has been appointed as the new Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vail Mountain, bringing over 25 years of experience in the snow sports industry.

Vail Mountain

One of the world's most legendary ski resorts, located in Vail, Colorado.

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The takeaway

Vail Mountain's appointment of an experienced and innovative COO signals its commitment to maintaining its status as one of the world's premier ski destinations.