Ikon Pass Adds Ischgl and Others, Discontinues Base Plus Pass for 2025-26 Season. The 2025-26 Ikon Pass will introduce new resort access, expanded benefits, and a notable change to the pass lineup. More. SAM
Arapahoe Basin Goes Full Ikon, As Season Pass Sales Begin. For the 2025-2026 season, the top headline is that Arapahoe Basin will go unlimited under the Ikon Pass. For this upcoming season, the Ikon Pass will essentially act as A-Basin’s season pass, although an Arapahoe Basin-only season pass will be available. More. SnoCountry
Epic Pass Tops $1,000, Expands Verbier Access for 2025-26 Season. The 2025-26 Epic Pass starts at $1,051 for adults—its highest launch price since the pass hit the market, and up 7 percent from $976 last season. The Epic Local Pass will start at $783, up from $743 in 2024. More. SAM
Comparing the Price Development of Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes. The Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes are the four big multi-resort passes on the market. Each one offers something a little unique and different from the others. Here is a quick breakdown of what’s new for each pass next season. More. SnowBrains
Ragged Mountain NH Listed for Sale. Ragged Mountain Resort has been listed for sale, along with more than 2,000 acres of surrounding land. The ski area is currently managed by Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. (PGRI), on behalf of a third-party owner that acquired it in 2007. More. SAM
Judge Finds Toggenburg Owner Violated New York’s Antitrust Law. A New York State judge has ruled that Intermountain Management, owner of Labrador Mountain and Song Mountain ski areas, violated state antitrust law when it purchased and shut down neighboring Toggenburg ski area in 2021. More. SAM
The Western U.S. Has Added 54,598 Acres of Skiable Terrain Since 1994. If ski “supply” is “flat to shrinking,” then how did we add another Colorado’s worth of terrain since 1994? More. Storm Skiing Journal via Google Alerts
Occupied Gondola Cabin Falls at Kicking Horse, BC. A gondola cabin with eight passengers inside fell from the Golden Eagle Express gondola at Kicking Horse Resort March 10. The detachment occurred shortly after the cabin left the lower terminal. No injuries were reported. More. SAM
Two unreported deaths from crashes at ski resorts in Summit County, CO, bring season total to 3 fatalities. In addition to the skier who died at Keystone Resort the week of March 10, the Summit County Coroner’s Office says there have been two other deaths resulting from crashes at local ski resorts so far this season. In January, two snowboarders died days after sustaining injuries in crashes. More. Summit Daily via Google Alerts
Skier Tragically Dies in Snow Immersion Suffocation Accident in Mt. Bachelor, Oregon. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has confirmed that a 34-year-old male from Seattle, Washington, tragically passed away at Mt. Bachelor ski resort March 17, 2025. The cause of death has not been officially determined, but according to the press release, “the circumstances are consistent with snow immersion suffocation.” More. Powder
Man Dies after Falling from Malfunctioning Chairlift at Red Lodge Mountain, Montana. A 37-year-old man has died after falling from a chairlift that was having a mechanical problem at Red Lodge Mountain. According to local authorities, Jeffrey Zinne of Billings was riding alone in a three-person chair that carries skiers up the mountain when he fell from an unspecified height. More. MSN via Google Alerts
10 States with the Highest Number of Active Ski Areas. There are a ton of ski areas across the United States, ranging from tiny little hills with a single rope tow to massive resorts with a huge amount of surrounding infrastructure. But which states have the most ski areas? More. Unofficial Networks via Google Alerts
Kazakhstan for skiing? Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city sprawls across a valley at 800 meters above sea level, its modern skyscrapers piercing the sky against the backdrop of the majestic Zailiisky Alatau mountain range. Just 15 kilometers from the city center lies Shymbulak, a resort that would make any ski enthusiast question their loyalty to the Alps. More. InTheSnow Ed. Note: While Kazakhstan is a longshot for a ski trip, the article is a great travel read.
The 9 Sketchiest Ski Resort Access Roads in North America, According to SnowBrains Readers. What ski resort has the sketchiest road to get to? With over 500 comments, these are the most daunting and dangerous routes to ski resorts they identified, where preparation, caution, and a touch of bravery are essential for making it safely to the slopes. More. Snowbrains
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