Proof of Usefulness Report

Vail Resorts

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+651
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Vail Resorts is a massive, publicly traded entity (NYSE: MTN) with verified global reach and significant real-world utility in the leisure sector. However, the project submission itself is of very low quality, containing exaggerated audience claims ('everyone'), inaccurate revenue data ('marketcap: 1000000001'), and a lack of technical detail. Despite the poor submission quality, the undeniable scale and verifiable traction of the underlying business drive a high score, calibrated for a large-scale enterprise.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+300.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+766.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+651

Project Details

Project URL
vailresortscareers.com
Description
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. In 2016, our company launched the industry-changing Epic Pass. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. In addition to our 42 resorts in four countries, our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Interested in joining our team? Come work and play in the mountains! Discover (or re-discover!) a passion for the outdoors with free ski pass(es), free ski/snowboard lessons, a 40% retail discount, and much more. Receive $20/hr starting wage, health/wellness benefits, and training through our Epic Service development experience. Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means building lifelong connections with people from around the world. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline