Now with the addition of the Ikon Pass, it will be curious to see how the game changes in the market of worldwide ski passes. The Epic Pass was originally the first of its kind, starting at $859, it offered unprecedented access to 45 different resorts. “Each demonstrates integrity, character and independence that is reflected in their mountains and guests.”įor Vail and their Epic Pass, the company will now have to grapple with their new rival. “The Ikon Pass is a collaboration of industry leaders–Alterra Mountain Company, Aspen Skiing Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, SkiBig3, Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort,” Alterra stated in a press release. It also offers five total days at nine resorts as well as five days combined at the aforementioned four destination groupings (Aspen Snowmass, Alta-Snowbird, SkiBig3 and the 'New England' grouping–Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain). To sweeten the deal, regardless of unlimited or seven-day access, none of the resorts list blackout dates.įor the frugal skier, the Ikon Base Pass starts at $599, and will offer unlimited access to eight destinations. The resort list stacks up: Steamboat, Copper Mountain Resort, Jackson Hole, Squaw Valley, Revelstoke, Mammoth Mountain, Killington and Big Sky, just to name a few (for the complete resort list go here).

Additionally the pass allows for seven days at six particular destinations and seven combined days spread out across at four destination groupings. The Ikon Pass, starting at $899, offers unlimited access to 12 different resorts. RELATED: Could this be the best season pass ever?Īccording to Alterra’s latest press release, the pass is broken up into two tiers with varying levels of access and benefits. States and Four Canadian provinces, Vail Resort's ubiquitous Epic Pass now has a formidable competitor in the season pass market. With two passes, encompassing more than two dozen different resorts in nine U.S. On Thursday, the company put rumors and speculation to rest by releasing the official pricing and restrictions for the pass. Learn more below to see where your Epic Season Pass will take you in the wild west and enjoy big savings on your. There’s been a lot of chatter surrounding the new Ikon Pass from Alterra Mountain Company since it was announced last month, specifically how it would stack up against Vail’s infamous epic pass. Epic Pass is the only ski and ride pass you need to enjoy the best ski slopes in the West Ski across state lines at Heavenly, create a memorable family vacation at Northstar and explore extreme terrain at Kirkwood. Snowbird is just one of the 26 resorts accessible through the newly released Ikon Pass. Access your exclusive Epic Pass holder savings, including 20 off food, lodging, lessons, rentals, and more with Epic Mountain Rewards.

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