Comparing the Price Development of Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes Multi-passes changed how the ski industry worked when Vail Resorts released the Epic Pass for the 2008-09 season. Since then, everyone who loves to ski or snowboard has probably been to a mountain that offers one of these multi-passes, and many have purchased one of these products. This is the time of year when the big names in multi-passes release […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 10, 2025 14 Comments
2025-26 Ikon Pass Goes on Sale March 13 at Lowest Price and With New Resorts and Benefits Introducing Ischgl in Austria & More Spring Skiing DENVER, CO, March 6, 2025 – On Thursday, March 13, 2025, skiers and riders can find their joy at over 60 global destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, when Ikon Pass goes on sale for the 25/26 winter season. “Buy your 25/26 Ikon Pass this spring at its […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 6, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Report: Does the ‘Living Legend’ Live Up To Its Hype? Report from Thursday, February 20, 2025 A-Basin—it’s one of the highest-elevation ski resorts in North America, has one of the longest ski seasons on the continent, and is one of the most challenging ski resorts in the country. For a ski resort that doesn’t even rank in the top 50 in terms of skiable acreage in North America, Arapahoe Basin […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 26, 2025 0 Comments
Steamboat, CO, Report: An Alterra Heavyweight that is a Glimpse into the Future of Skiing Report from Wednesday, February 19, 2025 When Aspen Skiing Company bought Steamboat in 2017, they could envision what this mountain was capable of becoming. In the past eight years, Aspen Skiing Company, now via Alterra Mountain Company, have brought Steamboat’s full potential to fruition with over $200 million dollars in investments to transform this ski resort into one of the […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 25, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Receives Sustainability Award Skiers, snowboarders, and winter enthusiasts are often the tip of the spear in promoting sustainability and protecting our planet. After all, if there is no snow, there will be no skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, or other winter activities, and no one wants that. The ski industry and ski resorts around the United States and the world have taken notice […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 25, 2025 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Names New Chief People Officer and President & Chief Operating Officer, Experiences Division Denver, Colorado, February 24, 2025—Alterra Mountain Company has announced key additions to its executive leadership team, with Diane Neville appointed Chief People Officer (CPO) and Will Forbes appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Experiences Division. “We are very excited to add these talented leaders to crucial roles within our growing company. They will each have a direct impact on our […] Industry News Press Release | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Report: A Mountain With Many Identities Report from Sunday, February 16, 2025 For most ski resorts, it is easy to sum up who the resort best caters to or what the resort is known for. Steamboat is known for its intermediate glades, Vail is known for its legendary back bowls, and Arapahoe Basin is an expert-only paradise. Copper Mountain, on the other hand, cannot be as […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
To Celebrate Mikaela Shiffrin’s 100th World Cup Win, Ikon Pass to Match Up to $50,000 in Donations for Share Winter Foundation In celebration of her milestone 100th World Cup victory, Ikon Pass will match donations up to $50,000 to help Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time and Ikon Pass ambassador, raise $100,000 for Share Winter Foundation, to support youth learn to ski and snowboard initiatives. Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to make a donation at ikonpass.com/ambassadors/mikaela-shiffrin. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 23, 2025 0 Comments
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