The Best Multi-Resort Pass Youโve Never Heard Of? A $200 Season Pass at Steeplechase, MN, Gets You Free & Discounted Tickets at 44 Resorts Move over Epic and Ikonโthereโs 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 gameโespecially if youโre 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
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Adds Unlimited Ikon Pass Access for 2025-26 Season Arapahoe Basin is going all-in on Ikon. Starting next winter, full Ikon Pass holders will have unlimited access to A-Basin, marking the first time since 2019 the resort has offered unrestricted access to a multi-resort pass. Previously, Ikon Pass users were limited to 7 days per season at the independently owned ski area. Ikon Base Pass holders will still be […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 13, 2025 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Co. Looking to Link Together Big Bear and Snow Summit Resorts, CA Snow has been slow to blanket Big Bear, California, this year, but big changes are on the horizon for the area’s interconnected ski scene. Bear Mountain, a cornerstone of Big Bear Mountain Resorts, has introduced its first new chairlift in three decades: the Midway lift. This high-speed, six-seat marvel carries skiers over 2,500 feet in as little as 2.5 minutes […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 19, 2024 3 Comments
IKON Pass is Cracking Down on Pass Sharing Are you considering sharing your IKON Pass with a buddy? If so, you may want to rethink that decision as IKON Pass looks to take more serious measures to prevent pass sharing. It’s no secret that pass prices have been increasing for years, and people try to get around those prices by sharing passes. Because of this, various companies, specifically […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | November 10, 2024 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Names New President and Chief Operating Officer of Palisades Tahoe, CA Denver, Colorado; September 4, 2024 โ Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Amy Ohran has been named President & COO of Palisades Tahoe, located in Olympic Valley, California. Amy will be responsible for leading all resort operations, planning, enhancing the employee and guest experience, continuing to build and strengthen community relationships, and driving the profitability of the destination. Amy comes […] Industry News Press Release | September 4, 2024 0 Comments
IKON Versus Epic Pass: Alterra is Also Eyeing Flims-Laax-Falera, Switzerland In a twist that could make the plot of a psychological thriller, it has emerged that Alterra also has its eyes on the Swiss ski resortย Flims-Laax-Falera. According to severalย Swiss newspapers, Vail Resortsโ arch-rival is rumored to also be considering the Graubรผnden/Grischa freestyle mecca. Last week, it emerged that Vail Resorts was rumored to be in negotiations with Flims-Laax-Falera regarding a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 1, 2024 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia DENVER, CO, April 25, 2024 โ Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing(MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, further expanding the companyโs premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. โWith the acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, we are excited to add another premier heli-skiing operation to the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Releases Its 2023 Impact Report DENVER, CO, April 22, 2024 โ Today, Alterra Mountain Company released its second annual Forward Stance Impact Report, outlining its ongoing commitment to Social Responsibility. Organizing around four key pillars โ People, Planet, Community, and Responsibility โ the Forward Stance platform is designed to support the companyโs employees, communities, and partners across its portfolio of North American mountain destinations. โOur […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 22, 2024 0 Comments