A Comprehensive Guide on COVID-19 Resort Policies
In the wake of COVID-19, we’ve seen closures from every major North American ski resort. Many of you have likely bought now-unusable lift tickets or passes, and in these trying times, it hasn’t always been easy to find refund policies. To make things easier for those affected, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on closure, exchange, and refund policies by resort.
Ikon Lowers Pass Prices, Extends Date For Cheapest Rate
This afternoon, we received a press release from Alterra announcing the extension of the cheapest price for the 20/21 Ikon Pass to May 26th, 2020. Ikon has dropped the current renewal price for both the base ($649 to $599) and full ($899 to $799) passes, doubling the initial discount.
Off Peak Podcast Episode 0: The First Ever PeakRankings Podcast
It’s Steve’s first day on the job. Nicole talks about her journey down the Keyhole trail at Alpine Meadows. We discuss COVID-19-related lift construction delays. The team attempts to keep the pod G-Rated.
Mountain Review: Palisades Tahoe - Alpine Meadows
Really still more of a local mountain than a true resort, this often overlooked Lake Tahoe spot offers low crowds, untracked slopes, and surprisingly extreme terrain.
Mountain Review: Palisades Tahoe - Olympic Valley (Squaw Valley)
It’s tough to beat this large resort’s formidable, high-alpine environment. Expect pronounced wind exposure in many mountain areas.
Mountain Review: Beaver Creek
Despite its family-centric reputation and lack of above-treeline terrain, Beaver Creek delivers an experience that visitors of all ability levels will enjoy. Just don’t expect anything to be cheap.
A Note From the Team in the Wake of the COVID-19 Outbreak
As many of you have heard already, most major ski resorts across North America have announced closures in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Some of these closures are temporary for now, but we think it would be surprising to see any of these resorts open again this season.
Mountain Review: Copper
This Colorado favorite offers very competitive terrain, but many lifts outside base areas are slow.
Mountain Review: Stratton (2019-2023)
This southern Vermont mountain delivers an ideal family experience thanks to excellent grooming and easy navigation, but you’ll be giving up some snow and terrain quality for the location.
Mountain Review: Stowe (2019-2022)
Despite a few logistical flaws, this classic Vermont resort holds its own against the best on the East Coast.