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. Youโd be forgiven to think that most people who buy these multi-resort […] Brains Julia Schneemann | May 1, 2023 7 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company and Ikon Pass Celebrate Mikaela Shiffrin’s Historic World Cup Record Denver, Colorado, January 24, 2023 โ On January 24, 2023, world champion alpine skier and Ikon Pass ambassador, Mikaela Shiffrin, became the new all-time womenโs World Cup record holder with 83 wins. To celebrate, Alterra Mountain Company has committed to add recreational ski racing courses to its mountain destinations over the next year in partnership with Mikaela, U.S. Ski and […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 24, 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 Thomas | November 21, 2022 2 Comments
Huge Snow Prompts Early Openings at 13 Ikon Pass Destinations DENVER, CO, November 11, 2022 โ Thanks to recent storms, cold temperatures, and the hard work of mountain operations and snowmaking teams across North American destinations,ย Ikon Pass holders can enjoy early openings at 13 destinations throughout California, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Idaho, and Canada, offering skiers and riders bonus days on the slopes. COLORADO WINTER PARK RESORT –ย OPEN Winter Park Resort […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2022 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Offering Free Lift Tickets to Epic and Ikon Pass Holders Brought to you by Tamarack Resort Idahoโs Tamarack Resort Offers Free Ski Relief for Epic and Ikon Passholders Thereโs 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, Idahoโs Tamarack Resort has announced an โepic dealโ. 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
The Past, Present, and Future Legends of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA has produced more legendary skiers and riders than practically anywhere else. Itโs no wonder why: These California resorts have some of the steepest, most challenging inbounds terrain in the West. Take the cliff-strewn Fingers off KT-22, the vertical chutes off Palisades, and the well-sculpted race courses, and […] Featured Article Spencer Cox | March 30, 2021 22 Comments
Last Chance! Today is Your Final Opportunity to Buy an Ikon Pass Snow is piling up across the country, and the best way to access as much of this snow as possible is with the Ikon Pass. With 44 iconic destinations in 14 states, four Canadian provinces, on five continents, the Ikon Pass is the new standard in season passes. You might like:ย The Worldโs Best Resorts are Available on the Ikon Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 10, 2020 0 Comments