Deer Valley Expanded Excellence Phase 1: A Surprisingly Strong Start (With One Big Catch)
The first phase of the biggest U.S. ski resort terrain expansion in decades brings some notable strengths, although one major topographical limitation hurts its effectiveness.
Ikon Pass Adds Le Massif de Charlevoix for 2025-26 Season
With this addition, one of the most underrated mountains in the East joins the Ikon suite.
Trump Organization Acquires Vail Resorts, Rebrands with “MASA” Slogan and Trump Steaks in Cafeterias
Blue square trails will also be rebranded as red trails, while Deer Valley may be next on the annexation list.
Ikon Pass Debuts for 2025-26 with A-Basin Unlimited on Full Pass; Base Plus Pass Discontinued
The European cross-border Ischgl/Samnaun dominion also joins the pass, as do four new regional “Bonus Mountains”. Meanwhile, Windham Mountain Club becomes the first-ever Ikon partner to exit the pass.
Epic Passes Debut for 2025-26 With Higher Prices; Verbier 4 Vallées Joins Local Pass
Access will remain similar to last year, meaning Epic’s terms will likely continue to undercut its main competitor, the Ikon Pass, although prices have increased across all levels of passes.
2025-26 Indy Pass Debuts With Wild 250-Resort Guarantee
The locally-oriented ski pass, which offers two days of access to each partner hill, is guaranteeing access to at least 250 downhill and cross-country ski areas for the 2025-26 season.
Park City Offering Partial Compensation to Guests Affected By Ski Patrol Strike
In the aftermath of the first major ski patrol strike in over 50 years, Vail Resorts has announced a compensation program for guests affected by the strike at Park City from December 27, 2024, to January 8, 2025.
Loveland Planning to Replace Chair 7, Add New Trails for the 2025-26 Ski Season
This high-alpine, locally-oriented Colorado resort be replacing its oldest and lowest capacity lift for the 2025-26 ski season.
Val Thorens’ Cime Caron Tram Involved in Serious Accident, Out for 2024-25 Season
This 135-passenger aerial tramway has been damaged beyond repair and will see a full replacement for the 2025-26 season.
Ikon and Mountain Collective Passes Go Off Sale December 12th. Here’s Who Should Buy One.
If you plan on visiting certain resorts on the Ikon or Mountain Collective Passes, now is your last time to secure access at a remotely reasonable rate.