CNL Lifestyle Properties Believes Vail Resorts-Booth Creek Transaction Will Strengthen Northstar-at-Tahoe Experience

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts Inc.'s acquisition of the leasehold interest at Northstar-at-Tahoe will improve the experience for skiers and visitors at the award-winning resort, strengthen marketing efforts and bring additional efficiencies of scale to the California ski area.

Through its purchase of the leasehold interest for $63 million from Booth Creek Resort Properties LLC, Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has become the long-term tenant and operator of Northstar-at-Tahoe. The land and improvements, such as buildings, ski lifts and other facilities, are owned by CNL Lifestyle Properties.

"I am excited about the strength that Vail Resorts brings as a leading ski resort operator, and we are pleased to have the company as a tenant," said Byron Carlock, president and CEO of CNL Lifestyle Properties Inc., a nontraded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns Northstar-at-Tahoe and 21 other ski and mountain lifestyle properties. "Northstar-at-Tahoe skiers, and skiers at other Vail resorts, will be excited by the opportunity to ski more resorts through various season pass packages."

Northstar-at-Tahoe has been one of the nation's fastest growing ski resorts in the last few years, thanks to efforts by Booth Creek and CNL Lifestyle Properties to improve facilities, ski terrain, snowmaking and the guest experience at the resort.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with CNL Lifestyle Properties and work together to continue enhancing the guest experience at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort," said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts.

Vail Resorts also operates Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, as well as four leading ski resorts in Colorado – Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone.

About CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., formerly CNL Income Properties, Inc., is a real estate investment trust that owns a portfolio of 121 properties in the United States and Canada in the lifestyle and recreation sectors. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., CNL Lifestyle Properties specializes in the acquisition of ski and mountain lifestyle, attractions, golf, marinas and additional lifestyle properties. For more information, visit www.CNLLifestyleREIT.com.

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SOURCE CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc.