Alterra CEO Out: What Does This Mean for the Ikon Pass?
The CEO of Alterra Mountain Company, Jared Smith, is leaving his position. Why now, and what could this mean for the future of the company?
Epic vs. Ikon vs. Mountain Collective vs. Indy 2026-27: Biggest Shakeup In Years?
Now that both Vail and Alterra are announcing their updated pass products for the 2026-2027 season, it appears we’re seeing the biggest shifts in how these passes are structured since the megapass era began.
Why Family-Owned Skiing Disappeared In North America
To many loyal skiers and riders, the problem with the ski indstury seems obvious: massive corporations like Vail Resorts and Alterra came in and forced family and local ownership to sell out. But is family-owned skiing and riding really on its last legs?
A Major Epic and Ikon Pass Fraud Scandal Has Been Exposed. What Does It Mean?
A team of conspirators selling fraudulent ski passes has been uncovered - and what started quietly in late 2020 grew over the next four ski seasons into what prosecutors describe as a “multi-year, multimillion-dollar scheme.”
Ikon Pass Goes Off Sale December 11th. Should You Buy One?
If you plan on visiting certain resorts on the Ikon Pass, now is your last time to secure access at a remotely reasonable rate.
Ikon Pass Increasing Friends & Family Discounts to 50% for a Limited Time
This move appears to be a direct response to Epic’s recently announced 50% off Epic Friend Tickets.
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.
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.
Epic vs. Ikon vs. Mountain Collective vs. Indy: Which Should You Choose?
With Ikon Pass prices going up after April 14—and the chance to secure Epic Pass buddy tickets expiring after April 10—we’ve compiled all you need to know to make a decision on your next multi-resort pass product.
Ikon Pass Debuts for 2024-25 with Minimal Changes; Crystal Back to Unlimited
Despite some fears stemming from its pending acquisition by Alterra, Arapahoe Basin remains a non-unlimited partner on Ikon’s full and Base Pass products.