Top 9 Most Expensive Season Passes in the USA The increasing popularity of multi-resort passes has ushered in an era of reasonably priced passes that offer access to unlimited days at multiple resorts. Vail Resort’s Epic Pass provides access to 70 resorts and Alterra’s Ikon Pass 50. Related: The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season But some people don’t travel, they live in a […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 26, 2022 1 Comment
Ikon Pass Adds New Destinations for the 22/23 Winter Season – Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, Sun Valley and Snowbasin; 22/23 Ikon Passes on Sale March 10 New 2 and 3-Day Ikon Session Pass Available Starting at $249 Three new iconic destinations, Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley in France, Sun Valley in Idaho and Snowbasin in Utah, plus two new pass options, 2 and 3-day Ikon Session Passes, join the Ikon Pass community for winter 22/23, offering more ways to play. Ikon Pass invites skiers and riders across the […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 3, 2022 4 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #46 | Henri Rivers – President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers Brought to you by Vail Mountain My guest today is Henri Rivers. Henri is the President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers, a native New Yorker, and an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast of over 45 years. He is a professional ski instructor, certified master teacher and children’s specialist, a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine coach, jury advisor, referee, and official. […] Podcasts Podcast | February 6, 2022 0 Comments
New York Introduces ‘Ski For Free’ Sweepstakes Incentive to Encourage Children Aged 5-11 to Get Vaccination New York Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday announced the new ‘Ski for Free’ COVID-19 vaccine incentive sweepstakes for children ages five to 11 and booster shot recipients. The six-week sweepstakes—the beginning of which will be announced in the coming days—is intended to bolster vaccination rates among children ages 5-11 as well as individuals eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose. Eligible […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 9, 2021 0 Comments
Last Chance: Ikon Pass Prices Increase on October 15 Last Chance to Take Advantage of Child Pass Savings and Renewal Discounts Winter is around the corner, and now is the time to own the stoke and purchase a 21/22 Ikon Pass before prices go up on October 15, 2021. All Ikon Pass products––Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, and Ikon Session Pass––will increase up to $100 and renewal discounts and […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 14, 2021 0 Comments
PSIA-AASI and Women of Winter Launch Scholarship Program to Drive Inclusivity The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) and Women of Winter are hosting instructor training and certification events for Black, Indigenous, Women of Color that will encourage and support Women of Color to pursue opportunities to teach skiing or snowboarding. “This scholarship program provides education, training, and gear to help scholarship participants learn the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 1, 2021 0 Comments
Ikon Pass: Worldwide Adventure Returns Brought to you by Ikon Pass When you own an Ikon Pass, you own a unique, global, and adventure-ready perspective. What’s more, this perspective provides access to the best ski destinations around the world. Yes, adventure has returned––and winter 21/22 is ready and waiting. Stoke Is High From first turns to last laughs, winter joy is whatever you make it […] SnowBrains | September 9, 2021 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Expands Further Into Europe With the Addition of Dolomiti Superski in Italy and Kitzbühel in Austria for Winter 21/22 Ikon Pass invites skiers and riders to adventure further into Europe as Dolomiti Superski in Italy and Kitzbühel in Austria join Zermatt in Switzerland on the Ikon Pass, offering up to 21 days in the Alps for winter 21/22. Now Ikon Pass holders have access to snow at 47 global destinations across five continents and nine countries. Related: Ikon Pass: […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 1, 2021 1 Comment