Alterra Announces Mammoth and Deer Valley Lift Enhancements, Crystal Parking Investments in Updated Capital Plan
The mountain company also re-confirmed gondola projects at Steamboat and Palisades Tahoe and a base area redevelopment at Deer Valley.
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.
Key Trends in Ski Resort Lift Ticket Pricing
We’ve conducted extensive research on ski resort pricing behavior and found some key trends on the ways prices are set.
Palisades Tahoe Base-to-Base Gondola Will Not Operate for 2021-22
More work is needed to complete this 8-passenger gondola, which will provide lift-serviced access between the Olympic Valley and Alpine meadows zones for the first time.
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.
Squaw Alpine’s Gondola Looks to Be on Track for Winter 2022. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts on the Project.
Alterra has released several details that offer clues about what to expect for the new Squaw Alpine gondola. Based on what we know so far, we’ve compiled a list of potential pros and cons that the project may bring.
Ikon Adds Schweitzer, Idaho as Pass Partner for 2021-22
Idaho’s Schweitzer will join the Ikon Pass next winter, offering multi-day access for full, base, and 4-day session pass holders. This addition brings Ikon to Idaho for the first time.
Alterra Capital Plan Confirms Squaw/Alpine Gondola and Major Steamboat Projects for 2021-22
Earlier this week, Alterra announced $207 million in major capital investments for its Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Steamboat, Deer Valley, and Mammoth resorts.
Last Day to Defer 2020-21 Ikon Pass to 2021-22
Tomorrow, April 11, 2021, is the last day for 2020-21 Ikon Pass holders who did not use their pass this season to defer the credit to the 2021-22 season. Credits will start appearing in passholder accounts on April 19.
Reservation Restrictions Lifted at Several Ikon Resorts
Access to Aspen/Snowmass, Brighton, Crystal, and Winter Park is now completely reservation-free. Parking reservations have been completely eliminated at Killington and Pico, while these restrictions have been considerably relaxed at Copper, Eldora, and Snowbird.