This year we have a full Highland Pass, good at all 3 Seven Springs operated resorts in addition to the Ikon. The VR purchase of several PA resorts did not affect my local skiing as they are just outside my drive time comfort zone. In the past we had Mountain Collective passes. We chose the Ikon this year because of the New England options. I always wanted to ski Sugarloaf. I haven't been to Killington in decades, it will be interesting to see how that place has changed. We were reintroduced to Sugarbush with the MC pass and will no doubt hit there again. Those are the 3 big draws but the other NE offerings might get a try out too. Although Stowe and Mad River beckon. Then there is Tremblant. Even though Snowshoe is unlimited on our base pass, I doubt I'll take advantage. It's too far for a day trip and not interesting enough to stay overnight unless there is a reason. (Mid-A gathering perhaps?) The Jackson Hole Gathering is covered and since we will fly into SLC we will take advantage of the offerings there before or after JH. What else we add on will be determined by our bank account as the season progresses.
We had a Mountain Collective pass in the past, We managed to reduce our lift ticket cost to less than $40 per day skiing and gave us skiing options throughout the season. I hope the Ikon turns out to be as much a bargain.
