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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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May 29, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Amount outstanding in letters of credit |  | $ 75,500 |  |
Surety Bonds Outstanding |  | $ 9,600 |  |
Number of optional renewal terms |  | 3 |  |
Lease expense, excluding executory costs |  | $ 58,800 | $ 57,800 | $ 52,800
Long-term Debt |  | 2,444,248 | 1,580,130 |
Holland Creek Metropolitan District [Member] |  |  |  |
Credit-enhanced bonds issued amount |  | 6,300 |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit |  | 6,400 |  |
Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District [Member] |  |  |  |
Other long-term liabilities |  | $ 2,100 | 2,000 |
Estimated cessation date of capital improvement fee payment obligation |  | Jul. 31, 2031 |  |
Employee Housing Bonds [Member] |  |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit |  | $ 53,400 |  |
Workers' Compensation and General Liability Related to Construction and Development Activities [Member] |  |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit |  | $ 22,100 |  |
Northstar [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date |  | Jul. 31, 2027 |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term |  | P10Y |  |
Perisher [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date |  | Jul. 31, 2048 |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term |  | P20Y |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals |  | of certain gross revenue |  |
Canyons [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date |  | Jul. 31, 2079 |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term | six 50-year renewal options |  |  |
Falls Creek [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date |  | Jul. 31, 2041 |  |
Hotham [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date |  | Jul. 31, 2058 |  |
Canyons Obligation [Member] |  |  |  |
Long-term Debt |  | $ 346,034 | $ 340,261 |

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