The Ikon Pass is a newcomer to the seasonal ski pass field, but it’s making waves and delivering value, options, excellent destinations and well-priced adventure. Here are 5 reasons skiers are choosing Ikon this season.
Great Value
One affordably-priced pass provides access to 36 destinations, in 12 states and 3 continents — whether it’s the base pass or the premium version. Overall, the Ikon Pass gives skiers more than 4,000 trails to ski over 79,000 acres. Skiers love the value.
As an added benefit, 2018/19 premium season pass holders reap the bonus savings of 15 percent discounts off food, beverages and non-hardgoods retail items at select Ikon Pass destinations. Those include Steamboat, Big Bear, Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Snowshoe, and several other desirable spots. Base Pass holders get savings too, with 10 percent discounts.
Pricing Options
With two different levels, the Ikon Pass gives consumer pricing choice to better meet their budgets. Base Pass holders enjoy unlimited access to 12 destinations plus a total of 5 days access to 23 destinations with 10 blackout dates. This is available at only $749 for adults, 18 and older.
For skiers who want more flexibility, the $1,049 premium pass imposes no blackout dates. The unlimited access is available for 14 destinations and pass holders can chose from 21 destinations for 7-dayaccess. For even more savings, the Ikon Pass includes friends and family benefits delivering 25 percent discounts off window rates at all 36 Ikon spots. With the base pass, it’s 8 days with blackouts, while the premium pass offers 10 days and no blackouts for friends and family.
Top Ski Destinations
Avid skiers are delighted with the mountains they get to ski with the Ikon Pass. Popular resorts – like Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Eldora in Colorado and Big Bear Mountain, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain in California. With 36 spots to choose from, the Ikon Pass gives holders excellent variety and premium choices.
More Destinations than Before
The Ikon Pass continues to improve with the addition of new destinations and the strong likelihood that there could be even more in the future. Most recently, the new Ikon Pass added Washington’s Crystal Mountain Resort, Utah’s Solitude Mountain Resort, Taos in New Mexico, and Boyne Highlands, Michigan.
Greater Adventures
For outdoor enthusiasts, limiting their adventures isn’t an option. That’s why the Ikon Pass summer adventures 10 percent discount is a welcome feature. Pass holders may choose from 11 Ikon Pass spots to take advantage of scenic lift and gondola access.
The Canada Mountain Holidays (CMH) Heli-Skiing experience is a game changer, and the Ikon Pass provides early winter booking access. Because these immensely popular Heli-Ski trips sell out so quickly, this is an awesome bonus. The pass even includes a 10% discount off CMH summer adventures, like Heli-Hiking, glacier treks, and family adventures!
Skiers have until December 13 to purchase an Ikon Pass for the current season to enjoy all these compelling features.