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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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May 29, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Amount outstanding in letters of credit |  | $ 79,300 |  |
Surety Bonds Outstanding |  | $ 13,200 |  |
Number of optional renewal terms |  | 3 |  |
Long-term Debt |  | $ 2,807,046 | $ 2,948,514 |
Litigation Settlement, Expense |  | 13,200 | 13,200 |
Operating Lease, Expense |  | 61,200 | 58,700 | $ 58,800
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 |  | $ 1,800 | 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 |  | $ 25,900 |  |
Northstar [Member] |  |  |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term |  | 10 |  |
Lease Expiration Year |  | 2027 |  |
Perisher [Member] |  |  |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term |  | 20 years |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals |  | of certain gross revenue |  |
Lease Expiration Year |  | 2048 |  |
Canyons [Member] |  |  |  |
Optional Lease Renewal Term | six 50-year renewal options |  |  |
Lease Expiration Year |  | 2079 |  |
Mad River Mountain |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date |  | Jul. 31, 2035 |  |
Hotham [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Year |  | 2058 |  |
Falls Creek [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Year |  | 2041 |  |
Seven Springs Resorts |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Year |  | 2052 |  |
Canyons Obligation [Member] |  |  |  |
Long-term Debt |  | $ 357,607 | $ 351,820 |

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