
Ikon Announces 2021-22 Passes, Retains COVID Adventure Assurance
Earlier today, Alterra released the Ikon Pass product suite for the 2021-22 season. Prices and policies remain similar to this year’s passes, although Crystal drops from unlimited to 5-day access on the Ikon Base Pass. Sales start March 11.

Epic or Ikon: Which Should You Choose?
Today is the last day to buy an Epic Pass before prices go up for the third, and likely final, time tomorrow. In this piece, we’ll aim to shed light on the differences between Ikon and Epic—and whether either is worth getting during these uncertain times.

Alterra Releases 2020-21 Lift Ticket and Ikon Pass Reservation Policies (Many Resorts Don’t Require One)
Alterra released their initial ticket and pass policies for the upcoming winter today. Many Ikon resorts, including the overwhelming majority of unlimited destinations, will not require reservations. However, multi-day pass products for Alterra-owned mountains will be severely limited.

Jackson Hole Adding Bootpack to Rendezvous Peak, Details Additional Operational Plans
Jackson Hole provided additional information on 2020-21 season operations today. Guests will be able to hike to Rendezvous Peak on account of tram restrictions, and passholders will not need to make reservations.

Ikon Adds Red Mountain as a Pass Partner
Alterra has announced that Red Mountain in British Columbia, Canada will partner with Ikon starting in the 2020-21 season. With COVID restrictions looming, it’s unlikely that U.S. passholders will be able to take advantage of the addition this season.

Jackson Hole Planning to Run Gondolas and Tram Next Season
Jackson Hole has provided some detail on lift operations for the 2020-21 season. The resort plans to run all its lifts, including gondolas and the aerial tram, with capacity changes.

State of Resort Season Pass Policies for the 2020-21 Season
After examining the early-season pricing and assurance differences between Epic and Ikon, we decided to do the same for standalone season pass products. Some mountains offer excellent protections, while others are risky buys.

Ikon Pass Prices Go up Tomorrow. Here’s What You Need to Know If You’re on the Fence.
With the deadline for Ikon’s lowest pass prices fast approaching, many are debating whether to pick up the pass for next season. Some are concerned the season may be cancelled, while others may want to know how the passes compare to similar Epic Pass products. In this piece, we’ll aim to shed light on both of these topics.

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.

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.