Mountain Collective Launches 20/21 Pass With Pre-Season Assurance and Early-Purchase Bonus Day
The 2020-21 Mountain Collective Pass went on sale this week with no-questions-asked refunds before October 16, 2020 and a bonus free third day “while supplies last.” However, the pass currently lacks a mid-season deferment or refund policy.
Arapahoe Basin Reopening May 27 with Limited Operations (Update: Resort Closing June 7)
This afternoon, Arapahoe Basin announced the resumption of limiting skiing and riding operations starting May 27. Visitors will need to pre-book reservations online and bring confirmation statements to the resort.
Ikon Adds 21/22 Pass Credits in the Event of COVID-19 Closures This Season
This morning, Ikon released an expanded Assurance Policy on their website. If Ikon Pass destinations close due to COVID-19 between December 10, 2020 and April 11, 2021, passholders will receive a “proportional credit” towards the purchase of a 21/22 Ikon Pass product.
Indy Ski Pass Announces 20/21 Pass Policies and Adds New Resorts
In the wake of continued COVID-19 impact to the ski industry, the Indy Ski Pass has announced its partner resorts, prices, and deferment policies for the 2020-21 season.
Ikon Extends 20/21 Pass Discounts to June 16
Alterra put out a press release this morning announcing an extension of discounted Ikon Pass prices and renewal discounts until June 16. Prices will go up on June 17.
Arapahoe Basin Announces Discounted 20/21 Pass Renewals And Deferment Policy
Right on the heels of fellow local mountain Sierra-at-Tahoe, Arapahoe Basin announced discounted season pass renewals today.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Rolls Back Pass Prices and Introduces Deferment Option
Sierra-at-Tahoe has announced the rollback of Spring Sale 20/21 season pass prices and the extension of the sale to May 31st, 2020.
Ikon Adds Windham and Mount Bachelor as Pass Partners
Alterra has announced that Mount Bachelor in Oregon and Windham in New York will partner with Ikon starting in the 2020-21 season. Full passholders will have access to 7 days at both mountains, while base passholders will have access to 5 days.
Vail Resorts Announces Epic Pass Refund Policies, Pass Renewal Credits
This morning, we received an email from Vail Resorts about a number of updates for 20/21 Epic Pass products, including benefits for renewing passholders. All passes will now come with “Epic Coverage”, which will provide refunds for “any portion of the season that is lost” in the event of COVID-19 resort closures. This coverage will also provide insurance on the pass for job loss, injuries, or other personal matters.
(Expired) Limited $108 Silverton Season Passes ($206 with Partner Resort Days)
Silverton Mountain has announced that they’re selling a very limited number of significantly discounted 2021 unguided season passes. This unpatrolled resort, which only has one chairlift and requires avalanche gear, is offering base passes for just $107.95 ($99 + $8.95 shipping).