2020-21 Ikon Pass On Sale March 5, 2020 Offering Flexible Southern Hemisphere Access – Press Release

February 28th, 2020
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is one of the many great  international resorts accessed by the Ikon Pass. Photo: Steamboat

Mountainwatch | Press Release

DENVER, CO, February 27, 2020– Ikon Pass invites skiers and riders across the globe to unlock adventure and the lowest pricing for the upcoming ski season on Thursday, March 5, 2020 when the Ikon Pass will go on sale. After debuting in January 2018, the Ikon Pass enters its third season with 41 inspiring winter destinations and continued pass holder benefits.

The Ikon Pass offers access to 41 iconic global mountain destinations across the Americas, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand and is a collaboration of industry leaders – Alterra Mountain Company, Aspen Skiing Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, SkiBig3, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Taos Ski Valley, Zermatt, Thredbo, Mt Buller, Niseko United, Valle Nevado, and NZ Ski. Each demonstrates integrity, character and independence that is reflected in their mountains and guests.

NEW FOR 20/21

Flexible Southern Hemisphere Access

New 20/21 Ikon Pass holders may now split up their five or seven days across the 2020 and 2021 Southern Hemisphere seasons at Thredbo, Mt Buller, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt, and Valle Nevado. Buy now and decide to visit this season, or next, or both.

Ikon Base Pass Access Changes – Add Jackson Hole and Aspen Snowmass

For 20/21, the Ikon Base Pass will offer unlimited and up to five days access to 38 destinations. For an additional $150 USD, five days can be added at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and five days at Aspen Snowmass, with select blackout dates.

“In an effort to maximise the value of the Ikon Pass for skiers and riders in Australia, we have created flexible access across the 2020 and 2021 winter seasons at destinations in the Southern Hemisphere,” said Bob Stinchcomb, Senior Vice President, Alterra Mountain Company. “We encourage Southern Hemispheres skiers and riders to purchase this fall and start using their Ikon Pass as early as June 2020 at Thredbo, Mt Buller, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Mt Hutt. And any days not used, will remain available for the 2021 season.”

 PASS HOLDER BENEFITS

Child Pass Promotion

To provide additional value for families looking to ski and ride together, Ikon Pass holders can purchase up to two discounted Child Ikon Passes or Child Ikon Base Passes for children ages 5-12 with the purchase of an Adult Ikon Pass or Adult Ikon Base Pass. The Child Pass Promotion is available until Wednesday, April 22, 2020, when prices go up.

Renewal Discount

As a thank you to the Ikon Pass community, renewal discounts will be offered to 19/20 Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders for winter 20/21 if purchased before Wednesday, April 22, 2020 with savings of up to $100 USD.

North American Spring Access

New 20/21 Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders will have immediate 2020 access to unlimited North American spring skiing at Big Bear Mountain Resort, Crystal Mountain, Snowshoe, Stratton and Blue Mountain, valid day of purchase. Starting April 13, 2020, new pass holders will have unlimited spring access at Mammoth Mountain, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Solitude Mountain Resort, Sugarbush Resort, and Winter Park.

THE PASSES

IKON PASS: Offering unlimited, 7-day and 7-day combined access at 40 destinations, with no blackout dates.

ACCESS

Unlimited: Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Eldora Mountain Resort, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, June Mountain, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, Snowshoe Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Solitude Mountain Resort, Tremblant, and Blue Mountain

7-Days: Deer Valley Resort, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Big Sky Resort, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Cypress, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Taos Ski Area, Brighton Resort, Thredbo, Valle Nevado, Zermatt

7-Days Combined:

– Aspen Snowmass: Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk

– Alta Ski Area, Snowbird

– SkiBig3: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay

– Killington – Pico

– Niseko United

– Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt

BLACKOUT DATES: None

IKON PASS PRICING USD                      Renewal         20/21

Adult (23+ years)                                  $899                 $999

Young Adult (13-22 years)                   $659                 $739

Child Promotion (5-12)                         NA                    $209

Child Pass (5-12)                                  NA                     $309

4 & Under                                              NA                  $209

Child Pass Promotion: Up to two discounted Child Passes (5-12) can be purchased for $209 USD each with the purchase of an Adult Ikon Pass, until Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Benefits

– 10 Friends & Family lift tickets offering 25% off of the window rate at any Ikon Pass destination (excluding CMH), with no blackout dates

–  Early winter booking privileges and 10% off summer reservations at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

–  Free one-year $50 USD value membership to Protect Our Winters that includes POW die cut stickers, 20% off POW store merchandise, a monthly POW newsletter, and a subscription to the biweekly email newsletter, “The Line”

–  Additional destination benefits and discounts are available at ikonpass.com

IKON BASE PASS: Offering unlimited, 5-day and 5-day combined access at 38 destinations, with select blackout dates.

ACCESS

Unlimited: Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Eldora Mountain Resort, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snowshoe Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Tremblant, Blue Mountain

Unlimited with Blackout Dates: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Solitude Mountain Resort, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort

5-Days with Blackout Dates: Steamboat, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Deer Valley Resort, Big Sky Resort, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Cypress Mountain, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Taos Ski Valley, Brighton Resort, Thredbo

5-Days with No Blackouts: Mt Buller, Valle Nevado, Zermatt

5-Days Combined with Blackout Dates

–  Alta Ski Area, Snowbird

–  SkiBig3: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay

–  Killington – Pico

–  Niseko United

–  Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt (no blackouts)

For expanded Ikon Base Pass access, five days can be added at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and five days at Aspen Snowmass, with select blackout dates, for an additional $150. With this purchase, all 20/21 Ikon Base Pass destinations, benefits and blackout dates apply, and 20/21 Ikon Base Pass Friends & Family vouchers are also valid at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Aspen Snowmass.

BLACKOUT DATES

– North America: December 26, 2020 – Jan 2, 2021; January 16-17, 2021; February 13-14, 2021

–  Thredbo: June 26 – July 11, 2021

– No blackouts at Zermatt, Valle Nevado, Mt Buller, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Mt Hutt

IKON BASE PASS PRICING USD               Renewal        19/20

Adult (23+ years)                                               $649                 $699

Young Adult (13-22 years)                                $499                 $539

Child Promotion (5-12)                                       NA                  $169

Child Pass (5-12)                                                 NA                    $269

4 & Under                                                             NA                   $169

With Jackson Hole Mountain Resort & Aspen Snowmass Access

Adult (23+ years)*                                             $799                 $849

Young Adult (13-22 years)*                              $649                 $689

Child Promotion (5-12)                                      NA                  $319

Child Pass (5-12)                                                NA                    $419

4 & Under                                                            NA                    $319

Child Pass Promotion: Up to two discounted Child Passes (5-12) can be purchased for $169 USD each with the purchase of an Adult Ikon Base Pass, until Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Benefits

– Eight Friends & Family lift tickets, offering 25% off the window rate at any Ikon Pass destination (excluding Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Zermatt and CMH), with select blackout dates

– Early winter booking privileges and 10% off summer reservations at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

– Free one-year membership to Protect Our Winters ($50 USD value) that includes POW die-cut stickers, 20% off POW store merchandise, a monthly POW newsletter, and a subscription to the biweekly email newsletter, “The Line”

–  Additional destination benefits and discounts are available at ikonpass.com

For more information please visit www.ikonpass.com.