Did Vail Resorts’ Missteps From Last Winter Push Skiers To Other Destinations?
Nope. The company reports that pass sales and skier visits are both up, with even bigger numbers expected later this season.
Nope. The company reports that pass sales and skier visits are both up, with even bigger numbers expected later this season.
Early Season Play, All-Season Slay
To be clear, this is the last chance to avoid paying day-ticket prices to ski this winter. If you miss these deadlines, you’re out of luck. Don’t say we didn’t warn ya.
Despite news to the contrary, there are lots of new lifts coming online this season. We're stoked on these.
It's time to lock in your season with Ikon Pass
Sun Peaks and the largest ski area in the Pyrenees are the two newest additions to the Ikon Pass for the 2022-’23 season.
Lock in your Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective pass before prices go up over the next several weeks.
The state's two most popular ski resorts offer vastly different vacation experiences. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.
You don't need a mega pass to afford skiing at resorts this winter.
The resort rolls out discount advance sales on day tickets, risking certain days selling out if you can’t—or don’t want to—commit early.
There are now seven destinations that will require reservations in hopes of preserving the ski experience.
Skiing is back for international travelers south of the equator, and the season is off to a very snowy start. Summer trip, anyone?
Despite a below-average snow year, season passes and an increased interest in outdoor recreation fueled the record-breaking numbers.
Which pass offers spring access? Which one includes insurance? When do prices go up? All your questions addressed in one place.
If you're in it for the powder, here are the passes with the most resorts close to the major and regional ski country airports.
Find out which passes offer the most beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain so you can make the best choice to level up next season.
You might not consider extra benefits when deciding what to buy, but...look at all these benefits! Here's a breakdown.
When planning a holiday ski trip, pay attention to pass blackout dates to make the most informed decision—and save money.
Skiing with kids requires a true dedication to this sport we love. Here’s how the passes shake out when it comes to value and terrain.
With the first deadline approaching, it's time to decide which season pass is best for you next season. Start here.
Next season's pass features three new resorts, spring access at 10 destinations, and more Session Pass options, and it goes on sale March 10.
The company will invest $344 million across a handful of its Ikon Pass resorts over the next several seasons.
Ikon Pass Travel is aiming to be a one-stop-shop for booking lodging, airfare, car rentals, lessons, and more at its nearly 50 resorts around the globe.
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Sure, Colorado's resorts opened first. But they didn't get the most snow.
Scrappy little Trollhaugen ski area in Wisconsin gets creative with a snow science experiment.
We could be skiing within weeks. Have you purchased your season pass yet? Rates increase this week on the two biggest multi-resort passes.
Dolomiti Superski and Kitzbühel join Zermatt as European destinations for Ikon Pass skiers craving a trip to the Alps this season.
With the purchase of Purcell Heli Skiing, CMH’s overall heli-skiing tenure now comprises 3 million acres in B.C.
Season pass rate increases mean only one thing: Ski season is fast approaching and it’s time to get your pass dialed.
A Colorado District Court judge decided that the breach-of-contract lawsuit against Alterra Mountain Co. has merit.
The Ikon Pass parent company debuts a grant-giving foundation supporting the people who live, work, and play in resort communities.
Itching for some lift-served hiking and mountain biking this summer? SKI's travel expert breaks down what each season pass gets you.
The pass wars heat up this spring as the Ikon Pass includes First Tracks access with all of its 2021-'22 season passes.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort partners with the multi-resort pass to offer up to 7 days of skiing next season.
Choosing the right season pass is more than a price-based decision. SKI's travel expert runs through what to consider.
This quality versus quantity approach asks skiers to pay for the luxury of uncrowded, premium terrain
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Own the stoke this spring with Ikon Pass.
These moments are where the stoke lives.
Find out which ski areas offer unlimited skiing and riding on Ikon Pass this spring and next season, plus extra perks and additional details.
Everything changes. Vermont's Sugarbush is no stranger to that concept. So when Alterra Mountain Company bought the resort late last year, the locals let out a collective sigh. What would this mean for their beloved ski mecca, “the Vermontiest of Vermont ski resorts?” Turns out, change isn’t always to be feared.
In an effort to avoid overcrowding throughout the 2020-'21 season, the company’s ski areas will prioritize Ikon Pass holders and those who purchase day tickets in advance.
The Rossland, B.C. resort becomes the 44th destination on the Ikon Pass.
The multi-resort season pass now offers skiers access to 72 independently owned ski resorts across North America and 4 in Japan.
The additions increase the Ikon Pass' presence in Oregon and New York State as the pass war continues into the next ski season.
This will be the company's second ski resort in the Green Mountain State.
A-Basin bests Keystone Resort with surprise opening day.
In the wake of mega-resort consolidation, 44 independently owned resorts band together to offer the all-new Indy Pass.
"The Legend” becomes the 40th destination on Alterra’s multi-resort season pass and the 18th member of the Collective.
When Mikaela Shiffrin isn’t skiing, she’s talking about skiing.
Pack your Ikon Pass and hit the slopes from Squaw Alpine to sunny SoCal.
From icons passing to the Ikon Pass, these are the stories that got your clicks.
Thanks to October storms, three Colorado resorts will open ahead of schedule.
Mammoth Mountain is doubling the size of its slopeside coworking space.
Not to be outdone by the West, the two Eastern Resorts will also start spinning lifts this weekend.
Alterra shakes up the ski industry, bringing increased investment, more pass options, and a stronger stand on climate change.
The Pacific Northwest remains the hottest battleground in the Epic versus Ikon rivalry.
A slew of resorts hop on the Ikon Pass and more days are added for Northeast ski areas.
Solitude Mountain, Brighton Resort and Taos Ski Valley sweeten the Ikon offering.
The renowned Australian resort is now available for 2018/19 Ikon pass holders.
The Vail Resorts rival will own a total of 13 ski resorts across the country.
The battle for the best season pass option took a turn as the former Mountain Collective member joins the Vail Resorts pass.