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How Epic and Ikon Passes Transformed the Face of Skiing in North America

Michael Fulton

October 20, 2025

How Epic and Ikon Passes Transformed the Face of Skiing in North America

The introduction of Vail's Epic Pass in 2008 and Alterra's Ikon Pass in 2018 fundamentally transformed North American skiing from a day-ticket model to a season-pass dominated industry. While offering extraordinary value for frequent skiers, these passes have simultaneously made skiing more accessible for some while driving day ticket prices to record highs and creating significant challenges for mountain communities.

USA

Canada

Ikon Pass

Epic Pass

Kids Ski and Rent free in 2025-26 when you book by September 30th, 2025

Michael Fulton

September 18, 2025

SkiBig3 Offers Free Kids' Lift Tickets and Rentals: A Critical Look

Alberta's SkiBig3 resorts are dangling free lift tickets and rentals for kids this winter, but is it truly a game-changer for family ski trips? We analyse the fine print and industry context.

Banff

Mt. Norquay

Lake Louise Ski Resort

Canada

Alberta

Banff Sunshine

The 35 Coolest New Ski Lifts From This Season's 246 Global Installations

Michael Fulton

September 14, 2025

The 35 Coolest New Ski Lifts From This Season's 246 Global Installations

This season brings 246 new ski lift installations across North America and Europe - the biggest infrastructure boom in years. From the 65 North American upgrades and 181 European installations, we've picked the 35 coolest projects worth planning trips around. From Deer Valley's unprecedented seven-lift expansion to Switzerland's world-first Tri-Line gondola technology, here are the game-changing upgrades that'll transform your mountain experience.

Europe

USA

Canada

France

Switzerland

Austria

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Global Ski Industry Rankings: Nine Countries Control 366 Million Annual Visits

Michael Fulton

July 29, 2025

Global Ski Industry Rankings: Nine Countries Control 366 Million Annual Visits

The latest international ski tourism data reveals stark industry concentration, with just nine countries dominating global skiing. The USA leads with 60.5 million visits, whilst China shows explosive growth and traditional Alpine destinations face different challenges from climate change to currency strength.

China

Canada

Sweden

France

Japan

United States

Switzerland

Austria

Italy

Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Closes Summer Skiing Operations Indefinitely—Is this the End of Summer Skiing on the Horstman Glacier?

Michael Fulton

May 22, 2025

Whistler Blackcomb Halts Summer Skiing on Horstman Glacier

Whistler Blackcomb has indefinitely suspended summer skiing operations on the Horstman Glacier due to declining snow conditions, impacting long-standing training programs and recreational skiing opportunities.

Canada

Whistler Blackcomb

British Columbia

Ikon Pass Adds Le Massif de Charlevoix in Quebec for 2025–26 Season

Michael Fulton

April 4, 2025

Le Massif de Charlevoix Joins Ikon Pass for 2025-26 Ski Season

Ikon Pass expands its Canadian offerings by adding Le Massif de Charlevoix in Quebec for the 2025-26 season, providing skiers and riders access to 62 global destinations.

Le Massif de Charlevoix

Canada

Quebec

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Alberta Ski Resort Announces Name Of New Chairlift

Michael Fulton

April 3, 2025

Castle Mountain's New Stagecoach Express Chairlift: A Nod to Cat-Skiing Legacy

Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta is set to install its first high-speed chairlift, the Stagecoach Express, expanding terrain and honouring its cat-skiing history.

Castle Mountain

Canada

Alberta

Big White Ski Resort Celebrates 100-Day Skiers with Special Pins

Michael Fulton

March 31, 2025

Big White Ski Resort Celebrates 100-Day Skiers with Special Pins

Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia is honouring skiers and riders who have spent 100 days on the mountain this season with commemorative pins, showcasing the resort's appreciation for its dedicated visitors.

Kelowna

Canada

British Columbia

Big White

RED Mountain Finally Opening For 23/24 Winter Season

Michael Fulton

December 27, 2023

RED Mountain Finally Opening For 23/24 Winter Season

RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, is set to open its doors for the 2023 ski season on Thursday, December 28th, despite facing below-average snowfall this year. The resort's dedicated Operations and Patrol teams have been working diligently to prepare the mountain for guests, with the Magic Carpet Carpet, Silverlode, Motherlode, and Paradise Chairs ready to spin.

Canada

RED Mountain

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