The 7 Biggest Ski Resorts in North America That Are Not Part of Epic or Ikon Whether you like it or not, 22 of the biggest 25 ski resorts in North America are on either the Epic Pass or Ikon Pass. However, in the world of skiing and snowboarding, enthusiasts often seek adventure beyond the boundaries of these popular locations. The true contrarian knows that the biggest isn’t always the best, but if size does matter, […] Brains Brent Glogau | June 17, 2026 3 Comments
How to Ski Every Month of the Year Using Only the IKON Pass Skiing year-round is a skier’s ultimate dream. While that may sound impossible, Colorado skier Rainer Hertrich proved otherwise. Hertrich set the world record for consecutive days skied with 2,993 straight days of skiing — more than eight years without missing a day. He accomplished this feat by beginning his season in Colorado, then making his way to Mount Hood during the […] Brains Quinn Brophy | June 1, 2026 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Extends Lowest Price to April 19 — Here’s What You Need to Know Update, April 18, 2026: Ikon Pass has extended its lowest price of the 2026–27 season by three days. Skiers and snowboarders now have until April 19 to purchase a pass starting at $299 for adults — the same floor pricing that was originally set to expire April 16. After that date, prices increase and Renewal Rewards end. Ikon Pass announced […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 18, 2026 0 Comments
SilverStar Mountain, BC, Joins the Ikon Pass — And You Have 2 Weeks to Lock In Spring Pricing SilverStar Mountain: 3,304 Acres Now Included on the Ikon Pass Score your 2026-27 Ikon Pass now at its current low spring rates–prices go up and promos end after April 16. Winter 2026-27 brings additional Peak Perks, new Renewal Rewards, and now a dozen of Canada’s best destinations with the addition of SilverStar Mountain in British Columbia. Related: 2026-27 Ikon Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 2, 2026 0 Comments
Every Mountain on the Ikon Pass List of Resorts — All 70+ Destinations The Ikon Pass list of resorts for 2026-27 spans more than 70 destinations across five continents, from unlimited home-mountain laps in Colorado to seven-day trips in the Alps and Japan. Alterra Mountain Company confirmed the full Ikon Pass list of resorts when the pass went on sale March 12, 2026, and the roster grew again this year with three new […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 1, 2026 0 Comments
Ikon Pass and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partner to Offer Skiers & Riders the Ultimate in Mountain Access Ikon Pass is now on sale at ikonpass.com for the 2026-27 season and, to kick it off, has teamed up with U.S. Ski & Snowboard to offer skiers and riders access to the most premier mountain destinations on the planet and an inside look at U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes. For a limited time, skiers and riders can get a […] Industry News Press Release | March 13, 2026 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Announces Spring Skiing Deals, Community Days Extension, and Ikon Pass Spring Access Olympic Valley, Calif. [March 10, 2026]—As winter softens into sunshine and the mountain turns playful, spring at Palisades Tahoe delivers some of the best skiing and riding of the season. With longer days, soft snow, lively après scenes, and iconic events, the resort is celebrating the season with several new spring deals and discounted lift ticket options, making it easier […] Press Release | March 11, 2026 0 Comments
Indy Pass Responds as 3 Midwest Resorts Jump to Ikon: “We Hate Seeing Corporations Grab More” The battle between independent skiing and corporate consolidation reached a boiling point this morning as three major Midwest destinations—Lutsen Mountains (MN), Granite Peak (WI), and Snowriver Mountain Resort (MI)—officially exited the Indy Pass to join the Ikon Pass for the 2026-27 season. The move, announced by Alterra Mountain Company as part of Ikon’s spring launch, was met with a sharp […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | March 6, 2026 1 Comment
Tamarack Resort, ID, Launches 2026-27 All Season Pass with Exclusive Ikon Session Pass Benefit at Lowest Price of the Year TAMARACK, Idaho, Feb. 27, 2026 — Tamarack Resort today announced the launch of its 2026-27 All Season Pass, offering Idaho families and outdoor enthusiasts the lowest pass price of the entire year. Beginning today, Adult All Season Passes are available for $499—a savings of $400 compared to purchasing later—and a Family All Season Pass is available for $999, offering savings […] Press Release | March 6, 2026 0 Comments
The “Pass Wars” Have Begun—Breaking Down Prices for the 2026-27 Ikon, Epic, and Other Competing Mega Passes The “Pass Wars” for the 2026-27 ski season have officially ignited following Alterra Mountain Company’s announcement that the Ikon Pass will go on sale March 12, 2026. With a starting price of $1,349, the Ikon Pass remains the most expensive flagship product on the market, continuing a decade-long trend of premium pricing aimed at high-frequency destination skiers. Related: 2026-27 Ikon […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | March 6, 2026 1 Comment
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Joins Ikon Base Pass for 2026-27 Season with Access to Snowmass Alterra announced earlier today that Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, will join the Ikon Base Pass for the upcoming 2026-27 winter season, providing five days of access to Snowmass during the 2026-27 winter season, with select blackout dates, to Ikon Base Pass holders. Related: Aspen Snowmass, CO, Celebrates 15 Years of SkiMo Heritage as the Sport Makes Olympic Debut This new pass […] Industry News Press Release | March 5, 2026 0 Comments
2026-27 Ikon Pass Goes On Sale March 12 With New Benefits, New Offers, and New Discounts On Thursday, March 12, 2026, skiers and riders can seek the unique at 76 global destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, when Ikon Pass goes on sale for the 2026-27 winter season. Buy the 2026-27 Ikon Pass this spring at its lowest price of the year, with the most discounts and offers, and begin planning endless […] Industry News Press Release | March 5, 2026 0 Comments
As Big Snowfall Returns to the West, These are the Deepest Ikon Pass Resorts This Week DENVER, CO, February 19, 2026 – Winter is back across Ikon Pass country with storms dumping snow from coast to coast, and many destinations seeing feet of snow pile up over the past few days. More snow–and joy–is on the way, which means Ikon Pass holders can expect more powder-filled terrain to explore from the Sierra to the Rockies to […] Conditions Report Press Release | February 19, 2026 0 Comments
Slopes and Ikon Pass Bring Deeper On-Mountain Insights to Skiers and Snowboarders Slopes, the leading winter sports app loved by skiers and snowboarders worldwide, has partnered with Ikon Pass to deliver an integrated tracking experience across all Ikon Pass destinations. Ikon Pass holders and Slopes users can now seamlessly capture every run, unlock in-depth insights, and keep their stats and standings in sync, no matter which app they choose to record with. […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 12, 2026 1 Comment
Alterra Offers Ikon Passholders Up to $60 in Mountain Credits to Encourage Ski Visits Alterra Mountain Company is offering select Ikon Pass holders up to $60 in on-mountain credits as Colorado’s ski season continues to struggle with unusually low snowfall, according to reporting by Denver7. An email sent to some passholders this week offers $20 in credits for each day skied at U.S. Ikon resorts, for up to three visits between now and February […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 29, 2026 0 Comments
ShipSkis Announces Expanded Multi-Year Partnership with Alterra Mountain Company as Official Shipping Partner of the Ikon Pass ShipSkis today announced an expanded multi-year partnership with Alterra Mountain Company. ShipSkis has been named the company’s Official Shipping Partner of Ikon Pass and participating Alterra Mountain Company destinations through 2028. Building on a successful program launch, the partnership introduces new ways for guests to move more easily between the mountains they love. Through ShipSkis’ door-to-door shipping services for skis, […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 7, 2026 0 Comments
Austin, TX, Proves It’s a Ski Town at Ikon Pass Stoke Night You might ask, “Why is there an Ikon Pass Stoke Event in Austin, Texas?” Fact: There are more skiers and snowboarders in Texas than in Colorado. According to a 2017 Snowsports Industry Association study, Texas is home to roughly 800,000 skiers and riders, compared to Colorado’s 500,000. That impressive number puts Texas third in the nation for total ski and […] Bob Witowski | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Extends Unlimited Early-Season Access for 2025-26 Ikon Base Pass Holders Through January 16 Due to Low Snow Conditions Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, announced this morning that 2025-26 Ikon Base Pass holders will receive extended unlimited access to the mountain now through Friday, January 16, 2026, a change the resort says is meant to give skiers and riders more opportunity to enjoy early-season turns during a low-snow start. The resort previously offered unlimited Base Pass access only through December 19. […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 11, 2025 0 Comments
Woman Pleads Guilty in Multimillion-Dollar Ikon and Epic Pass Scam Using Stolen Credit Cards A South Carolina woman has admitted to taking part in a years-long operation that used stolen credit card information to buy ski passes later resold at steep “discounts,” according to reporting by The Salt Lake Tribune. Jamilla Greene, 34, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, acknowledging her role in a scheme that investigators say […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 10, 2025 0 Comments
Megève Ski Area in France Joins Ikon Pass Thursday, December 11, is the last day to purchase 2025-26 Ikon Pass products: Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, and Ikon Session Pass. The Ikon Pass will not be available for purchase starting December 12, and will go on sale again for winter 2026-27 in spring 2026. Related: The Ultimate Ikon Pass Odyssey: How to Spend a Year Skiing Across 5 […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 26, 2025 0 Comments
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