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    Ikon Pass Ski Resort: 2022 Opening Dates

    Michael FultonMichael Fulton·18 Sept 2022

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    The start of the ski season is not far and many of the resorts will soon have the snow guns pumping. Its time to dust off those skis & grab that Ikon pass, check out all the opening dates for the Ikon Pass resorts across the country.

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    Sun Valley joins the Ikon Pass for the first time in 2022 Image Credit: Sun Valley Resort The first snow of the 22/23 season has begun to fall across many parts of the country and that means the start of the ski season is just around the corner. We have pulled together a full list of all the North America resorts on the Ikon Pass and their estimated opening dates. Arapahoe Basin in Colorado is aiming to kick off the longest season in the country with plans to spin lifts from October 22. As we write this we are shocked that this date is less than 4 weeks away. RockiesColoradoArapahoe Basin: October 22Aspen Buttermilk: December 17Aspen Highlands: December 10Aspen Mountain: November 24Aspen Snowmass: November 24Copper Mountain: November 19Eldora: November 18Steamboat: November 23Winter Park: Opened October 31IdahoSchweitzer Mountain: November 26Sun Valley: November 24MontanaBig Sky: November 25New MexicoTaos: November 25UtahAlta: November 18Brighton: Opened November 11Deer Valley: December 3Snowbasin: November 18Snowbird: November 18Solitude: Opened November 11WyomingJackson Hole: November 25 WestCaliforniaBig Bear: Opened November 12June Mountain: To be confirmedMammoth Mountain: Opened November 5Palisades Tahoe: November 22Snow Summit: December 2OregonMt Bachelor: December 12WashingtonCrystal Mountain: November 19Summit at Snoqualmie: December 16Midwest Boyne Highlands: December 16Boyne Mountain: December 17 North EastMaineSugarloaf: November 24Sunday River: November 18New HampshireLoon Mountain: November 23New YorkWindham: November 26VermontKillington: November 1Pico Mountain: To be confirmedStratton: November 27Sugarbush: November 23West VirginaSnowshoe: November 27 Ikon Pass 2022For visitors who plan to visit the above listed resorts across the season should explore the Ikon Pass. This is the best value option and gives holders access to a huge collection of ski resorts across not only north America but the whole globe.Buy Ikon Pass 22/23 IKON PASS: $1,179 USDSeek endless adventure across 50+ unique destinations worldwide. Get the most access and no blackout dates.UNLIMITED ACCESS AT 14 DESTINATIONSUP TO 7 DAYS EACH AT 37 DESTINATIONS(Age 23+)22/23 IKON BASE PLUS PASS: $869USDUnlock a season of adventure with access to unique destinations worldwide. Explore further, with limited blackout dates.UNLIMITED ACCESS AT 13 DESTINATIONSUP TO 5 DAYS EACH AT 32 DESTINATIONS(Age 23+)

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    Michael Fulton

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    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

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