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How The Epic Pass Changed Skiing: A Data Driven History of Vail Resorts

Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, recently gave an interview to the Wall Street Journal where he discussed Vail’s strategic shift from day tickets to season pass revenues, and the subsequent rise in ticket prices and crowding across Vail’s wide collection of ski resorts. The story of the megapass revolution has been told several times over, but details remain murky […]

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Zach Armstrong | March 13, 2026
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Mountain Capital Partners Announces $15M+ in Improvements Following Record-Setting Winter

Durango, Colo. — With three of its ski areas extending operations into May, winter is still going strong across many Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) mountains. The 2024/2025 season has already delivered standout moments—from record-setting season lengths and historic early openings to national accolades—and MCP is building on that success with more than $15 million in capital improvements planned across its […]

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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

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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 […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | April 1, 2025
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Ikon Pass Announces New Option for Pass Holders to Defer 20/21 Ikon Pass to Winter 21/22

DENVER, CO, April 17, 2020 – To provide some value back to skiers and riders for the shortened 19/20 winter season, Ikon Pass recently announced double renewal discounts and extended deadlines for winter 20/21. Today, Ikon Pass introduces Adventure Assurance, offering 20/21 Ikon Pass holders the option to defer their adventure to winter 21/22. Adventure Assurance was designed to alleviate […]

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Want Discounted Colorado Lift Tickets? The Gems Card Is Now On Sale For 2019-2020 Season

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What is a Gems Card? A Gems Card is a discounted promotional ski-pass with big discounts at 11 Colorado ski resorts. It’s currently on sale. For just $30, the Gems Card provides your choice of either: Two 2-for-1 lift tickets or Two 30% off lift tickets Use your Gems Card for either two 2-for-1, two 30% discounts, or one of each at all 11 […]

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Mega-Pass Tensions and Record Snow

After a massive snow year across the American West, many ski areas are extending their seasons.  In parallel, record-setting skier traffic across the west throughout the 18-19 season revealed tensions between local communities and tourist skiers. As a result, mega-passes were often defined as the scapegoat for increased skier traffic. In recent years, the introduction of the Epic pass, from Vail […]

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Adrian Dolatschko | April 22, 2019
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