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  1. F

    Alterra's Lotto System for 2020-2021

    Dear Valued Pass Holders, We know that Vale has just announced their pass policy. Most of our C-Suite is working on our renaming, so we plan on copying Vale’s policy, word for word. We know that no pass holders actually ski and the locals only buy lift tickets on powder days. This means we can...
  2. Tricia

    IKON Pass Expands With the Addition of Mt Bachelor and Windham Mountain for the 2020/2021 Season

    IKON PASS EXPANDS WITH THE ADDITION OF MT. BACHELOR AND WINDHAM MOUNTAIN FOR THE 20/21 WINTER SEASON Ikon Pass 20/21 On Sale Now DENVER, CO, April 28, 2020 – Looking ahead to winter 20/21, Ikon Pass continues to expand access across North America with the addition of Mt. Bachelor in Oregon...
  3. J

    California/Nevada Alterra Furloughs Staff, Delays Mammoth Lift Construction

    Here is a link to the information: https://liftblog.com/2020/04/06/alterra-furloughs-staff-delays-mammoth-lift-construction/
  4. Tricia

    Colorado Aspen Skiing Co plans to move forward on capital improvements

    In an interview with Aspen Times, Kaplan assures that Aspen Ski Co that they plan on moving forward with the capital improvements that were announced earlier this year. - Alterra Mountain Company Announces $223 Million in Capital Improvements for the 2020/2021 Winter Season Clip from article...
  5. IMMEDIATE: An Open Letter to Ski Resorts

    IMMEDIATE: An Open Letter to Ski Resorts

    This is an open request to Rusty Gregory, Rob Katz, and every other resort CEO who did the right thing by stopping operations this past weekend. Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic caught the industry off guard. We all knew we would have to do something, but everyone was caught by surprise when Colorado...
  6. S

    Are you holding off on buying your pass?

    Does the early closure affects your early purchase of next year’s pass? Do you think they (resorts, Vail, Alterra etc) may extend the spring pricing deadline?
  7. Ron

    Colorado Steamboat to open new expert terrain

    https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/new-terrain-planned-for-steamboat-resort-1st-expansion-in-more-than-20-years/ This is the area off Pony Commonly known as the Golf course. More details to come.
  8. Tricia

    Alterra Mountain Company Announces $223 Million in Capital Improvements for the 2020/2021 Winter Season

    ALTERRA MOUNTAIN COMPANY ANNOUNCES $223 MILLION IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 2020/2021 WINTER SEASON Terrain Expansion, Lodging Renovations, Snowmaking DENVER, CO, March 10, 2020 – Alterra Mountain Company announces its plans to invest $223 million in capital improvements across its 15...
  9. Tricia

    IKON Pass Unlocks Winter 20/21 on March 5, 2020

    IKON PASS UNLOCKS WINTER 20/21 ON MARCH 5, 2020 Offering Expanded Access and New Ikon Session Pass DENVER, CO, February 27, 2020 – Ikon Pass invites skiers and riders across the globe to unlock adventure and the lowest pricing for winter 20/21 on Thursday, March 5, 2020 when the Ikon Pass will...
  10. no edge

    Ikon or Epic profits.

    Does anyone know how the profits are split between resorts participating in Ikon or Epic. First aspect would be the unused portion of the money collected. Second when skiers visit a resort do they receive a set rate for the person who skis that day. Seems impossible to fairly split up the funds...
  11. Ron

    NYT's article on Ikon/Epic and weekend skiing changes at some resorts

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/28/travel/ikon-epic-skiing-crowds.html more information on Ikon and Epic, its impact on the ski industry and how some resorts are changing to accommodate the super passes . Just for the record, I love my Ikon pass.
  12. Tricia

    New England Alterra Mountain Company Closes on Sugarbush Resort in Vermont

    ALTERRA MOUNTAIN COMPANY CLOSES ON SUGARBUSH RESORT IN VERMONT Expanding the Company’s Family of Destinations to 15 DENVER, CO, January 15, 2020 – Alterra Mountain Company announces that it has closed on the purchase of Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, bringing the company’s total year-round...
  13. Tricia

    Colorado Press Release: Arapahoe Basin Goes Ikon

    IKON PASS ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA IN COLORADO FOR WINTER 2019/2020 Ikon Pass Now Offers Access to 40 Global Destinations, Six in Colorado DENVER, CO, August 2, 2019 – The Ikon Pass community continues to grow with the addition of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in...
  14. fatbob

    Localism

    Prompted by VR and assorted Ikon threads over time I wonder if we should try to bottom out the perspectives on Locals v Tourists, "new" passholders v longstanding passholders etc etc. It strikes me that there is always lots of griping when there is any change associated with ski hills from...
  15. Tricia

    Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows Base to Base Gondola Approved

    Back in April the Base to Base Gondola Project Draft was released with a 45 day period for comments, with meetings scheduled for "on record" comments. Forest Service Open House Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 3-7 p.m. Truckee Ranger District Office 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd., Truckee, CA Placer...
  16. nay

    Colorado WP Announces 6-Pack Sunnyside Replacement

    From the press release: The iconic Sunnyside Lift within the Mary Jane Territory at Winter Park Resort is getting a much-needed upgrade with the addition of a new high-speed, six-passenger chairlift for the 2019-20 season, part of $16 million in investment for next season. The...
  17. Lorenzzo

    IKON the Lightning Rod

    The linked article reflects the general sentiment of multiple places to which I've been this winter as well as my social media feeds. The numerous reasons for crowding have been discussed elsewhere. However, deserved or not, IKON seems to be the lightening rod in this. My suspicion thus far...
  18. Tricia

    Colorado Vail passes the $200 ticket window price

    I recall being shocked when a day ticket passed $100.00, but now Vail and Beaver Creek day ticket during holiday season is $209.00 :eek: Aspen is still holding out at $179.00 I'll admit, I skied 2 days during black out time at Squaw this past week, because friends were in town and really...
  19. C

    Vail Resorts Pass Sale #s

    I just saw in twitter that Vail Resorts has sold “about 925,000 passes of all types.” I know this encompasses a lot of resorts but it seems like a big number to me.
  20. SkiNurse

    The Giant Resort Companies You Hate Are Saving Skiing

    Yep, I admit, I've been one to bitch about the resort companies gobbling up resorts (No, not Crested Butte!!!), but have defnitely taken advantage of the multi resort passes: Rocky Mountain Super Pass, Epic, Mountain Collective and now Ikon.If you ski a lot, or even not so much, these multi...
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