Epic and Ikon Passes Are Going Off Sale. Here’s What You Need to Know If You’re on the Fence.
For prospective multi-day ski resort passholders, now is the last chance to get in on an Epic or Ikon pass product. With final deadlines fast approaching, we’ve compiled all you need to know to make a decision.
Jackson Hole Rendezvous Peak Bootpack Axed for 2021-22
The bootpack to the top of Jackson Hole’s Rendezvous Bowl will not be offered this season, according to a press release put out by the resort this week. Normal capacity guidelines will return on the aerial tram.
Ratings Adjustment: Snow King Snow Score
Due to distinctions in accumulation character and snow preservation, we’ve decided to update Snow King’s score to adequately reflect the resort’s snow quality.
Jackson Hole Maintaining Some COVID Policies, Requiring Reservations For Ikon and Mountain Collective Passholders Next Season
With COVID still expected to be a factor, Jackson Hole will once again require Ikon and Mountain Collective passholders to reserve their ski days ahead of time. For now, the resort plans to lift other capacity-related restrictions.
Beartooth Basin Closes for the Season Just Two-and-a-Half Weeks After Opening Day
Beartooth Basin—North America’s only summer-only ski area—has called a wrap on 2021 season. The especially short operating period comes on the heels of already-declining season lengths in recent years.
Last Day to Purchase 2021-22 Mountain Collective Pass With Early-Bird Discount and Third Bonus Day
Today is the last day Mountain Collective is offering its 2021-22 passes at the lowest rate and with a bonus third day at one selected resort. This year’s prices go up nearly four months earlier than 2020-21 passes, which did not increase in price until September 1.
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.
State of 2020-21 Resort Operations
With COVID-19 cases continuing to persist across North America, we’re seeing some resorts tighten capacity restrictions or push back openings, either voluntarily or by state mandate. As you debate whether to book a trip this season, we’ve decided to aggregate all we know in one place.
Jackson Hole Headwall: Is It Worth the Hike?
We explore the Headwall at Jackson Hole, a black-diamond area about a 20-to-30-minute hike off the Tensleep trail.
Video: Snow King S-Chute Run
An afternoon run down one of Snow King's S-Chutes — a rare tree-cut ski run that requires hiking to get to. The resort hadn't gotten any new snow in days, yet conditions were still powdery.