Ikon Pass Debuts for 2024-25 with Minimal Changes; Crystal Back to Unlimited
Despite some fears stemming from its pending acquisition by Alterra, Arapahoe Basin remains a non-unlimited partner on Ikon’s full and Base Pass products.
Epic Passes Debut for 2024-25 With Minimal Changes and Higher Prices
Access will remain similar to last year, meaning Epic’s terms will likely continue to undercut its main competitor, the Ikon Pass, although prices have increased across all levels of passes.
Magic Mountain, Vermont Debuts Black Line Quad After Nearly Five Years of Construction
With the installation of its first-ever quad lift, Magic has finally tripled its base-to-summit uphill capacity.
Alterra to Acquire Arapahoe Basin
Summit County’s only independently-owned ski area will be sold to the second largest ski resort operator in North America, handing a symbolic defeat to those against corporate consolidation in the ski industry.
Big Sky Upgrading Six Shooter Lift to Bubble Eight-Pack for 2024-25 Season
This upgrade should address one of the most egregious chokepoints at Montana’s largest ski resort.
Deer Valley Planning Four-Stage Gondola System, Parking Revamp to Complement Enormous Expansion
As a followup to the largest ski resort expansion in the 21st century, this skier-only Utah mountain plans to shift traffic away from downtown Park City.
Powder Mountain Adding Several New Lifts, Going Semi-Private
This massive announcement brings a huge barrage of welcome developments, but in taking away public access to three notable terrain areas, the resort is sure to anger several loyal guests.
Homewood Backs Away from Going Fully Private, Plans to Add First-Ever Gondola
As part of this initiative, the Lake Tahoe-adjacent resort plans to add two new on-mountain facilities—and still intends to offer exclusive club memberships.
Jackson Hole Implementing Higher Parking Prices, More Stringent Carpool Requirements for 2023-24
Prices are rising, and those parking in the Ranch lot will now need a carpool group of four or more to park for free.
Indy Pass Adds Big White, Largest Ski Area in Austria for 2023-24 Season
The independent pass issuer added 28 new full partners today, but pass availability is still unclear.