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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Allocation Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$ 19,040	$ 18,315	$ 17,025
Less: benefit for income taxes	5,406	6,290	6,057
Net stock-based compensation expense	13,634	12,025	10,968
Mountain Operating Expense [Member]
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	15,716	14,969	13,404
Lodging Operating Expense [Member]
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	3,215	3,215	3,094
Real Estate Operating Expense [Member]
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$ 109	$ 131	$ 527

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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