News from the Ikon Pass

November 3, 2021

The multi-station pass is on sale for a few weeks only and was withdrawn from sale in early December in previous seasons.

If you are planning to travel to North America and want to be able to ski at some resorts in Europe as well, now is the time to act.

See here for full details on the Ikon pass.

For next winter Dolomites Superski in Italy and Kitzbuhel in Tyrol in Austria join Zermatt in Switzerland on the Ikon Pass.

“The addition of Dolomiti Superski in Italy and Kitzbühel in Austria gives Ikon Pass holders European access to some of the most renowned terrains and quintessential winter experiences in the Alps,” said Erik Forsell, Marketing Director from Alterra Mountain Company.

“We’re continually on the lookout for opportunities that expand pass holders’ access to global experiences with special destinations that share the spirit of the Ikon Pass community, and these iconic European destinations are doing just that. “

We reported the development earlier on PlanetSKI:

The Ikon pass offers up to 21 days in the Alps for the 2021/22 season.

Ikon Pass holders will have a combined seven-day access to the 12 Dolomiti Superski Mountains and
seven-day access to Kitzbühel (including Kirchberg and Mittersill) on the Ikon Pass.

There are no blackout dates and five-day access on the Ikon Base Pass, also without blackout dates.

There is no access on the Ikon Session Pass.

The Ikon Pass unlocks the adventure with access to 47 iconic winter destinations across the Americas,
Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

It is a collaboration of leaders in the ski industry, including – Alterra Mountain Company, Aspen Ski Company (UNITED STATES), Boyne resorts, POWDER, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (UNITED STATES), Alta ski area (UNITED STATES), Snow bird (UNITED STATES), Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (UNITED STATES), SkiBig3 (Canada), Revelstoke Mountain Station (Canada), RED mountain (Canada), Taos Ski Valley (UNITED STATES), Mount Windham (UNITED STATES), Schweitzer (UNITED STATES), Dolomites Superski (Italy) , KitzSki (Austria), Zermatt (Switzerland), Thredbo (Australia), Mount Buller (Australia), Niseko United (Japan), Nevado Valley (Chile), and New Zealand Skiing (New Zealand).

Each exhibits integrity, character and independence which is reflected in their mountains and their guests.

Ikon Pass Statistics

Destinations: 47 / Continents: 5 / Countries: 9 / States: 15 / Canadian Provinces: 4 / Total Acres:
393,681 * / Trails: 6,229 / Ski lifts: 1,278 * Does not include CMH statistics.

The Ikon Pass is available now on www.ikonpass.com.

This winter, Alterra is offering multi-resort road trips to a selection of different ski areas in the United States and Canada.

He seeks help from British specialists in North America, Ski independence and Ski Safari, to assemble the packages.

We will soon inform you of road trips on PlanetSKI.

Regular readers will know that we love North American road trips and have taken several of them over the years.

The Ikon Pass is ideal for this type of ski trip.

See below for a look at what they can be, where many resorts can be found on the Ikon Pass:

On our road trips in Utah, we have skied Deer Valley, Snowbird and Alta which are on the Ikon Pass.

And we won’t soon forget Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Then there was a road trip around Idaho’s little-known resorts, including Schweitzer Mountain which sits on the Ikon Pass.

And let’s not forget to switch to Revelstoke and Red in Canada which are also on the Ikon Pass.

We skied the resorts on a motorhome trip in British Columbia:

At PlanetSKI, we asked Alterra and its Ikon Pass to keep us updated on what’s new for the coming season and beyond …

ALTERRA MOUNTAIN COMPANY ANNOUNCES $ 207 MILLION IN TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES IN FOUR CHAPEL DESTINATIONS

The development of the village, the base-to-base gondola and technological advancement appear to be priorities
Alterra Mountain Company is investing $ 207 million in capital improvement for the coming year.

There is a processing base and mountain developments at the US resorts of Steamboat, Deer Valley Resort, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, and Mammoth Mountain.

This year’s $ 207 million plan includes $ 111 million in major resort projects, $ 31 million in enterprise technology systems, $ 65 million in resort maintenance and planning.

This year’s capital investments will focus on four major destination developments and a commitment to infrastructure and technological advancement.

Deer Valley Resort, Utah: Snow Park

The Snow Park Lodge and Base Zone will undergo a complete overhaul to create a top notch Base Zone
experience for guests arriving in Deer Valley.

• Additional accommodation and services for skiers,
• New contemporary food and drink and afternoon options,
• An additional ski beach and an improved mountain transport network.

Snow Park will feature mountain-inspired architecture and design, allowing nature
setting to cross the new plaza, offering an array of activities and mountain views.

A new extended ski beach will provide a place for more guests to watch the skiers and take in the sunset while enjoying a quintessential Deer Valley afternoon scene.

A new integrated transport and mobility hub with multiple access points from a new parking lot
The facilities will significantly improve the current arrival of customers and the experience of accessing the mountain.

Awaiting local government review and approval. Snow Park is expected to lead the way in 2022.

PlanetSKI was in Deer Valley in January 2020 before the pandemic.

Palisades Tahoe, CA: Base to Base Gondola

Construction of the highly anticipated, state-of-the-art Base-to-Base (B2B) gondola began last summer.

It will take skiers and riders between bases at Palisades and Alpine Meadows in about 16 minutes, this is currently a seven mile ride.

The B2B will be one of the largest new elevators in North America with cabins for 8 passengers and the capacity to move 1,400 people per hour between base areas of stations.

The B2B will provide access to 6,000 acres of skiing and riding for all skill levels in a single smooth run, with iconic 360-degree views.

The $ 60 million B2B project includes two main terminals, two intermediate stations and an additional base area
targeted improvements to improve the customer experience.

Mammoth Mountain, California: Redevelopment of the main lodge

The multi-year plan for the redevelopment of the main lodge will create the “Eastern Sierra Base Camp”.

It aims to provide the world’s best ski beach, state-of-the-art services, an adventure concierge center, an array of restaurants and retail, luxury accommodations and a variety of residential property options.

There are also the club’s equipment and programming.

This ambitious plan is in the authorization phase and should begin construction in spring 2023.

Steamboat, Colorado: Redesign of the gondola plaza and expansion of the Pioneer Ridge land

Steamboat will undertake a three-year, $ 135 million base area redevelopment and mountain terrain expansion.

It aims to reinvent a first-rate customer experience to match the destination’s long-recognized industrial excellence.

The square of the Steamboat gondola will be transformed into a versatile square with a wealth of equipment.

It will create an easy-to-navigate destination core, with additional dining and afternoon spots, retail, entertainment and welcoming gathering places that customers can enjoy all year round.

A reinvented guest arrival experience will eliminate cumbersome stairs and provide direct and easy access to the mountain.

Guests will now be able to fully enjoy the fun and family atmosphere and be fully immersed in
Western hospitality of the steamboat.

Phase I of the redeveloped plaza is expected to begin after the 20/21 winter season destination closes.

This phase will bring immediate improvements to guest arrival and traffic and will pave the way for guest improvement equipment that is expected to be completed by the start of the 22/23 winter season.

Mountain improvements planned for the 21/22 season (pending further approvals) include 650 new acres of advanced / expert ski terrain at Pioneer Ridge.

The new area will also include a world-class education area and the first stage of the new Big Blue Gondola, providing gondola access to the newly redeveloped Bashor education area.

The Steamboat trail map will expand by almost 20% for a total of 3,620 acres, making Steamboat the second largest ski area in Colorado.

Enterprise technology systems

Alterra Mountain Company will invest $ 31 million to strengthen the delivery of personalized experiences,
simplify transaction processes and reduce waiting times.

Priorities include improvements to the Ikon Pass mobile app, expansion of mobile food ordering, improved destination apps and a new single sign-on that will make it easier for customers to interact with Alterra Mountain Company across all touchpoints. digital.