Top 10 Most Iconic Vistas & Selfies on the Ikon Pass

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The Summit at Snoqualmie. Image: The Summit at Snoqualmie

All 36ย Ikon Passย destinations are bucket listโ€“worthyโ€”many boasting mind-blowing scenery thatโ€™s as iconic as it is selfie-worthy. With immediately recognizable mountains, legendary landmarks, and painting-worthy ranges, hereโ€™s a list of the top 10ย Ikon Pass views across the planet.

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA: Lake Tahoe

Squaw Valley, CA. image: alterra

Classic alpine scenery is great, but when you combine snow-covered rock with crystal-blue water, the image is incomparable. Ride up Lakeview Chair at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows to score a legendary Tahoe selfieโ€”face west to capture Lake Tahoeโ€™s shores, or face east for a stunning Sierra Crest backdrop.

Mammoth Mountain, CA: The Minarets

The Minarets. Image: Mammoth Mountain/Dan Strehlow

When skiing or riding Mammoth Mountain, jump at the chance to grab a pic with the jagged Minaret peaks. Hands-down, the best place to soak in the 360-degree views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is under the 19-foot Mammoth Mountain summit signโ€”which often gets completely buried in snow.

Winter Park Resort, CO: Continental Divide

Continental Divide. Image: Winter Park Resort/Carl Frey

With the Continental Divide and Parry Peak as a backdrop, youโ€™re sure to get a Winter Park Resort pic thatโ€™s so surreal your friends will think you were edited in. Take the Panoramic lift to the top of Parsenn Bowl Territory, the resortโ€™s highest peak at nearly 12,000 feet, for a holiday cardโ€“worthy snapโ€”no Photoshop required.

Aspen Snowmass, CO: The Maroon Bells

Maroon Bells. Image: Aspen Snowmass/Ann Driggers

Grab a snowy selfie with Aspen Snowmassโ€™s Maroon Bellsโ€”the most-photographed peaks in North America. From the Patrol Headquarters deck on Aspen Highlands, youโ€™ll have a perfect view of the Bells and the surrounding fourteeners. If youโ€™re on Snowmass, youโ€™ll have another prime photo-op from the top of the Elk Camp chairlift.

Snowbird, UT: Wasatch Mountains

Snowbird, UT. image: alterra

Make a Snowbird mountain memory that will last a lifetime. On a clear day, Hidden Peakโ€”located just steps away from the Aerial Tramโ€”provides a 360-degree view of the Wasatch Mountains, along with a birdโ€™s eye view looking back down into the Salt Lake Valley.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY: The Tetons

The Tetons. Image: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Visit Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for unobstructed views of the illustrious Teton Range. For the best view, ride to the top of the Bridger Gondola adjacentโ€”there youโ€™ll see the entire Jackson Hole valley, Rendezvous Mountain with Corbetโ€™s Couloir, and the Aerial Tram summit looming in the background.

Crystal Mountain, WA: Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier. Image: Crystal Mountain Resort

The Pacific Northwest is synonymous with one signature, snowy icon: Mt. Rainier. Summit Crystal Mountain in the Mt. Rainier Gondola to snap a selfie with the Cascade Range and Washingtonโ€™s most legendary peak in the background. This sweeping view never gets old and makes the perfect setting for any family photo or holiday card.

SkiBig3, Canada: Banff National Park

Ski Big 3. image: alterra

When you get to SkiBig3, head up the North American Chair at Mt. Norquay to snag a shot with the best lookout in Banff National Park. Once you have your perfect pic, donโ€™t worry about the steep run descending back to baseโ€”chairlift downloads are available for all.

Niseko United, Japan: Mt. Yotei

Niseko, Japan. image: alterra

If you have a chance to make it to Niseko United on Japanโ€™s island of Hokkaido, hike to Mt. Annupuri peak for a once-in-a-lifetime selfie with the majestic volcano, Mt. Yotei, and the Sea of Japan. Then drop down into a sea of Nisekoโ€™s famous powder and sail back to the start.

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