Ikon Pass

[Kinnikinnick]

Crazy that for just a bit more than what it would have cost you for one mountain’s pass in the 90s you could buy the epic and the ikon and have a shit ton of mountains all over the country and beyond.


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[StopGroomingMoguls]

It sucks that there is no discount after you've used your free days, they should change that. If I run the numbers the Mountain Collective pass is still the better deal for me.

For example this year (and the years before) I have a Tahoe Local Pass for Kirkwood (my main mountain) and a Mountain Collective pass as an ad-on pass to make things a bit more interesting. I use it for Squaw (3 days included with the bonus day) and for the annual Utah trip: Alta (2 days included and 5 days at 50% off, Snowbird: 2 days included).

[Benny Profane]

Crazy that for just a bit more than what it would have cost you for one mountain’s pass in the 90s you could buy the epic and the ikon and have a shit ton of mountains all over the country and beyond.


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Yeah, this is my basic approach. Using 1000 bucks as a base, round number, which, you have to admit, was a good single mountain pass back then, I budget that for the new world, and wind up getting a ton more options.
This year it worked out well. No way I'm going to use nearly all the available passes I had by buying the MC and the Maxpass, but, I had a whole lot of flexibility in choosing mountains as per conditions. Originally I thought I'd be spending a lot of time in Utah, with 17 passes, and then I wrote the state off, but then I was close enough to jump in when it finally started snowing. Now, I'll be back in the east with enough days to enjoy March and what looks like a good late season. I gotta talk to Scotty about perfecting that transporter for next season so that it can hold more skis and stuff.

[Tips^Up]

It sucks that there is no discount after you've used your free days, they should change that. If I run the numbers the Mountain Collective pass is still the better deal for me.

For example this year (and the years before) I have a Tahoe Local Pass for Kirkwood (my main mountain) and a Mountain Collective pass as an ad-on pass to make things a bit more interesting. I use it for Squaw (3 days included with the bonus day) and for the annual Utah trip: Alta (2 days included and 5 days at 50% off, Snowbird: 2 days included).

Wow, over 7 years of silence, broken. What else do you think?

[Rideski]

Dude has the feels

[hutash]

I didn't notice the 'no discount after using free days' part. Kind of sucks if it is one of your local hills. Definitely wouldn't want to go on a two week ski trip to any of the Ikon mountains.

[Benny Profane]

I didn't notice the 'no discount after using free days' part. Kind of sucks if it is one of your local hills. Definitely wouldn't want to go on a two week ski trip to any of the Ikon mountains.

Well, not much different than the Maxpass, but, better, if you're going with the full pass. Colorado is covered well, with shortish trips away from full passes, Vermont kinda blows with Stratton as the full pass, but, still, there's a lot of days within driving distance of each other. Utah is pretty weak. As for Big Sky, seven is a very long week, then just drop down to Bozeman and do three or more days at Bridger for 60 bucks a ticket. That's a nice few weeks. Then drive down to Targhee/Jackson, which is close.

[counterfeitfake]

There's still no really good solution for a Seattle resident who wants to ski locally, and visit Whistler, Big Sky, and Jackson.

[AdironRider]

There's still no really good solution for a Seattle resident who wants to ski locally, and visit Whistler, Big Sky, and Jackson.

In line with the what a pass cost in the 90's, it is pretty amazing that this is what people complain about now.

Also, 1st world problems.

[The SnowShow]

So for CO, what’s everyone doing? Ikon or Epic?

[Duffman]

I have no desire to have an Epic pass, but for the EC market Ikon sucks. The Epic local now has unlimited Stowe days I think, clearly trying to lock in the Boston / NYC skiiers who want to take a trip out west once or twice a season. IKON would have worked w a real pass to Sugarbush or Killington in the same role, but the days there are limited and Stratton just doesn't compete.

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[doebedoe]

So for CO, what’s everyone doing? Ikon or Epic?

Gem card.

[hatchgreenchile]

Leaning toward Copper + secret pass.

I'd rather try out some new non IKON/EPIC hills (3 days at Taos, Pow Mow, etc.) and splurge on moar Silverton radness.

[hutash]

Just curious, what are the local mountains offering pass wise? Mammoth, so far is only offering the two Ikon options, but June is offering a relatively cheap pass. No idea what the soCal hills are offering.

At least they modified they base Ikon pass to include unlimited days with ten black out days at Mammoth. I suspect they got an ear full.

[Name Redacted]

Leaning toward Copper + secret pass.

I'd rather try out some new non IKON/EPIC hills (3 days at Taos, Pow Mow, etc.) and splurge on moar Silverton radness.

I'm going with Basin only, hoping for some Taos days, and then just buying day passes at some mountains where it snows that are not on these stupid passes.

[counterfeitfake]

In line with the what a pass cost in the 90's, it is pretty amazing that this is what people complain about now.

Also, 1st world problems.

Wait a minute sucka. Why is it amazing to complain about being left out? This whole thread is about how great this pass is, mostly for Coloradans. See also tons of other griping in this thread.

As for first world- welcome to TGR, glad you're paying attention.

[Benny Profane]

In line with the what a pass cost in the 90's, it is pretty amazing that this is what people complain about now.

Also, 1st world problems.

Yup. Exactly. It's an individual thing, but, as far as I'm concerned, with this pass I have 28 days at excellent mountains in the East, and then Tremblant, which I know nothing about, but, it's there, and then some pretty cool options for a long western trip.

[hatchgreenchile]

I'm going with Basin only, hoping for some Taos days, and then just buying day passes at some mountains where it snows that are not on these stupid passes.

Last year of A-Basin partnership with VR too, I really hope they kick them to the curb!

[Name Redacted]

Last year of A-Basin partnership with VR too, I really hope they kick them to the curb!

I'm seriously doubting that it'll happen 100% anytime soon. They could easily wean themselves off the VR teat by offering just 10 days on the Epic or something. That'd still suck though.

[skaredshtles]

Ikon Base here - mostly Copper, some Winter Park - will probably keep most of the local days during the week.

Trip to Aspen, one to Big Sky, another to Jackson, and probably Alta-Bird.

That would make for a good winter, in my book.

[hatchgreenchile]

I'm seriously doubting that it'll happen 100% anytime soon. They could easily wean themselves off the VR teat by offering just 10 days on the Epic or something. That'd still suck though.

Yeah, I'm not holding my breath either, but stranger thing have happened.
They certainly wouldn't be struggling to put cars in the lot.

[phatty]

There's still no really good solution for a Seattle resident who wants to ski locally, and visit Whistler, Big Sky, and Jackson.

I'm doing my Alpental with the Mountain Collective. Puts me around $850. Not as cheap as I want, but not bad.

[MakersTeleMark]

Hakuba Valley's nine ski resorts to Epic.

[TahoeJ]

What. The. Fuck?

This arms race is out of control...

[SterlingSpikeDancer]

Ikon Base, mostly for WP/Copper/Eldo but probably two trips next winter with Big Sky/Jackson Road trip most likely, Utah a close second if time and snow permits. Dying to get to Revy and Banff though...