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.
The Yan Detachable Quad: Skiing’s Most Dangerous Lift
The pentagon and teardrop-shaped chairlifts at some of America’s most prominent resorts have a dark history with dangerous design flaws.
Was the 2024–25 Season a Turning Point for North American Skiing?
The 2024-25 ski season featured some of the most significant labor actions in decades, real concerns about safety and infrastructure, and continued questions about accessibility in the evolving ski economy—but some notable signs of resilience as well.
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.
Ikon Pass Adds Sierra-at-Tahoe for 2024-25 Season
Sierra-at-Tahoe will become the second Tahoe destination—and the first on the south side of the lake—to join the Ikon Pass starting this winter.
Powdr Sells Killington and Pico to Local Investors, Plans Sale of Multiple Other Ski Resorts
Vermont's biggest ski resort has returned to independent ownership for the first time since the 20th century.
Vermont Ski Resorts Ranked: 2023-24
We rank the Vermont ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
Mountain Review: Pico
This central Vermont mountain gets overshadowed by bigger competitors, but it offers decent terrain and an escape from the crowds.
Last Day to Defer 2020-21 Ikon Pass to 2021-22
Tomorrow, April 11, 2021, is the last day for 2020-21 Ikon Pass holders who did not use their pass this season to defer the credit to the 2021-22 season. Credits will start appearing in passholder accounts on April 19.
Reservation Restrictions Lifted at Several Ikon Resorts
Access to Aspen/Snowmass, Brighton, Crystal, and Winter Park is now completely reservation-free. Parking reservations have been completely eliminated at Killington and Pico, while these restrictions have been considerably relaxed at Copper, Eldora, and Snowbird.