Inside the Culture, Scale, and Operations of North America’s Biggest Resort with Whistler Blackcomb COO Belinda Trembath High above Whistler Village, Whistler Blackcomb COO Belinda Trembath, spent part of her workday the same way she does when time allows during the winter: on skis, moving through lift lines, greeting employees by name, and solving problems in real time. Known simply as “BT” to just about everyone on the mountain, from frontline staff to long-time locals and first-time guests, […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 13, 2026 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
How to Get the Most Value from Your Epic or Ikon Pass This Season with These Travel and Lodging Hacks This article was written by Guest Author Joe Petraiuolo You did it—you bought the pass. Whether you’re Team Epic or Team Ikon, you’ve joined the ranks of skiers chasing a truly legendary season. Now comes the hard part: turning that pass into as many ski days—and as many memories—as possible. Unless you live in a ski hub like Salt […] Brains Guest Author | November 12, 2025 1 Comment
Why You Can’t Buy an Epic or Ikon Pass Year Round If you’ve ever tried to grab an Epic or Ikon pass mid-winter, you’ve probably discovered they are no longer for sale. These passes, which deliver huge value compared to the cost of a handful of day tickets, are only available in a limited window each year. But why is that? Like many season pass products, Epic and Ikon passes are […] Brains Brent Glogau | September 20, 2025 0 Comments
The Best Multi-Resort Pass You’ve Never Heard Of? A $200 Season Pass at Steeplechase, MN, Gets You Free & Discounted Tickets at 44 Resorts Move over Epic and Ikon—there’s a new underdog season pass making waves. The Steeplechase 2025-2026 Season Pass, currently on sale for only $200, comes packed with perks that rival the big players in the game—especially if you’re looking to explore off-the-beaten-path resorts across the U.S. (and even Europe). The pass includes unlimited access to Steeplechase in Minnesota and a generous […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 1, 2025 0 Comments
Today is the Last Chance to Lock in Epic Australia Pass Prices Before Thursday’s Price Increase—Now With Access to Verbier 4 Vallées, Switzerland Skiers and snowboarders have until the end of today, March 5, to lock in the current price of the 2025 Epic Australia Pass, with prices set to increase from Thursday, March 6. The pass, currently priced at AUD 1,079 for adults, AUD 619 for children, and AUD 839 for seniors, offers unlimited access to Perisher, Falls Creek, and Hotham in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Resort Ownership: Who Owns Which Mountain Resorts? Article updated February 11, 2024. Over the last decade, there has been a trend toward consolidation of ski resort ownership. Whether you love it or hate it, it can be interesting to see which companies own which resorts. Related: The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability 480 ski areas in the United States operated during the 2022-23 season. Ten […] Brains Brent Glogau | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
7 Essential Items to Pack For an International Ski Trip A U.S. TikTok influencer has been going viral for proving that some international skiing destinations may be much less expensive than staying in the country. So you’re convinced; you’ve booked your flights and the date is getting closer. Here’s a list of seven essentials not to forget if you’re going abroad this winter: #1 Your Ski Pass Ikon and Epic have […] Gear Brett Ploss | December 20, 2023 0 Comments
Get Yours Now: Epic Australia Pass Prices Increase on October 18 Calling all Australians: Epic Australia Pass prices will increase from October 18, 2023. If you have not locked in your 2024 season Epic Australia Pass, this is your chance to secure your Epic Australia Pass at the lowest price possible for just AUD49 upfront. The Epic Australia Pass provides unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek, and Hotham, as well […] Industry News Oz Brains | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
The Best Multi-Resort Season Passes You Probably Haven’t Heard Of Multi-resort season passes are becoming more and more mainstream. For many skiers and riders, the days of only buying a season pass that limits you to just your local mountain are gone. The majority of season pass buyers now have access to a plateful of resorts either through a multi-resort pass or reciprocal agreements. The number of multi-resort passes is […] Brains Brent Glogau | August 7, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Australian Resorts Falls Creek and Hotham Report 10 Inches of Snowfall Winter wonderland pictures reach us from Falls Creek and Hotham, located in the state of Victoria in Australia, where around 10 inches of snow have fallen overnight. After being unable to open for skiing on opening weekend, Mother Nature has come to the party overnight, delivering fresh snow at both Falls Creek and Hotham. The images of thick snowflakes falling […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 14, 2023 0 Comments
Falls Creek, Australia, Announces 2023 Winter Season Events Falls Creek in the state of Victoria (‘VIC’), Australia, has revealed its events calendar for the 2023 winter season. Events range from Gay Ski Week and Women’s Programs to Pond Skim and Fireworks Fiestas. With further snow forecasted for this weekend and snowmaking commencing soon, the Falls Creek community is thrilled to welcome guests back for the winter season ahead. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 4, 2023 0 Comments
The Economics Behind the Success of Multi-Resort Passes Have you ever looked at the multi-resort season passes like Epic or Ikon and wondered how these deals make financial sense to Vail Resorts or Alterra Corporation? After all, at a day pass price of $225-245 for Vail, the $841 season pass breaks even after just four days. You’d be forgiven to think that most people who buy these multi-resort […] Brains Julia Schneemann | May 1, 2023 7 Comments
Park City Mountain, UT, Extends Season by 2 Weeks Until April 23, 2023 Park City Mountain, UT, announced on Monday, March 6, 2023, that they will extend the 22/23 season by two weeks until April 23, 2023. After 450 inches of snowfall, the ski resort extended the season, making this the longest season on the mountain since 1993. According to a press release, Park City Mountain will offer the following: A majority of […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 6, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Snow Creek Ski Area, Weston, MO – Ski The Gateway to The West! Located just 40 minutes Northwest of Kansas City, Missouri, sits a small but lively ski area called Snow Creek. This is where so many flatlanders learn to ski or ride and where my passion for the mountains was born. Local hills like Snow Creek play a vital role in exposing those all around the world to the beauty of winter […] Luke Guilford | January 23, 2023 1 Comment
Unlimited Ski Pass? How About an Unlimited Flying Pass with Frontier Airlines Perfect for Chasing Powder The cost of everything has been increasing this year and airline tickets are no exception. However, if you have been cutting down on travel lately, now may be the best opportunity to make up for the lost time. Frontier Airlines has announced its GoWild! Pass. This annual flying pass gives you unlimited flights for an entire year. For now, you […] Industry News Brent Glogau | November 21, 2022 2 Comments
Perisher, Australia, Report: Great Snowbase for the Rest of the Season Apologies for omitting last weekend’s update but I was on competition duty at a moguls competition and then got a bad case of laryngitis. So let’s jump in where we left off, in the last 10 days we have had 28in (70 cm) of snow of which 6in (15cm) in the last 24 hours. Snow descended all the way to […] Conditions Report Julia Schneemann | August 23, 2022 0 Comments
Perisher, Australia, Report: Fresh Snow and More on the Way After the Storm last week Perisher saw a good 30cm (12 in.) of snow on the weekend, followed by four days of sunshine before the next front moved across the Australian Alps. This current front brought about 15cm (6 in.) of snow yesterday with some snowflakes still falling during the day. Temperatures hover around freezing, making the new snow wet […] Conditions Report Julia Schneemann | August 12, 2022 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Offering Free Lift Tickets to Epic and Ikon Pass Holders Brought to you by Tamarack Resort Idaho’s Tamarack Resort Offers Free Ski Relief for Epic and Ikon Passholders There’s nothing that takes the joy out of skiing and riding quite like epically long lift lines. To combat what seems to be a growing issue at mega-resorts across the west, Idaho’s Tamarack Resort has announced an ‘epic deal’. The resort, located […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 18, 2022 0 Comments
Last Chance to Purchase an Epic Pass for 2021-2022 Season with Pre-Season Pricing Winter athletes have until Sunday, November 21, to purchase an Epic Pass before the price increases. The Epic Pass is an incredible convenience to traveling athletes. The pass provides pass-holders with unbound access to 34 North American Resorts. A few of the resorts included are Vail Ski Resort, Whistler, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Beaver Creek Ski Resort, Kirkwood, and more. For […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 18, 2021 0 Comments
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