As summer winds down into fall, and winter looms on the horizon, skiers and riders all over the world are faced with an annual conundrum: To Epic Pass, or to Ikon Pass? That is the question. It’s a ...

A lot has been written about the Epic Pass and the Ikon Pass since they were first released to skiers and snowboarders, in 2008 and 2018 respectively. As always, the truth is a little more nuanced ...

Skiing abroad has always been appealing, but it hasn’t always felt easy. Lift tickets can be expensive, resort systems unfamiliar, and the logistics are enough to give even seasoned travelers pause.

Vail Resorts is extending the Epic Pass deadline to Monday, Dec 2. The Epic Pass is priced at $989 for adults and provides access to all Vail Resorts properties, including Breckenridge Ski Resort and ...

While many region- and mountain-specific passes are available, there are four main ski pass options for North American skiers and snowboarders: the Epic Pass, the Ikon Pass, the Mountain Collective ...

The ski landscape has changed fundamentally over the past two decades, driven by the rise of multi-mountain corporations ...

Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, has expanded early-season access to its slopes for skiers and snowboarders with the Ikon Base Pass. Now, from opening day until December 19, 2025, Ikon Base Pass holders can ...

Vail Resorts isn’t the only mountain group with some hot deals for this upcoming ski season. Alterra, the company behind the popular Ikon Pass, is continuing its pass discounts for students through ...

As warm temperatures and record-low snowpack plague the ski season, one company is offering "mountain credits" to passholders ...

As the 2025-26 season approaches, Alterra Mountain Company and the Ikon Pass have announced a new expansion into Asia, with fresh access at ski resorts in China, Japan, and South Korea. With Ikon’s ...

If you’ve spent any time around the Tahoe region in the last few years, you’ll know: Skiing and snowboarding have gotten really expensive. And a huge part of those costs are the resort passes ...