$1 Billion in Improvements at Ikon Pass Resorts
A sunset shot of two gondolas in Steamboat, CO Photo by Phoenix Dorninger on Unsplash
Ikon Pass holders get to enjoy more than $1 Billion in new terrain, lifts, dining, skier services and more for the 23/24 season. It’s an impressive collection of improvements, including new destinations added, so let’s start with those.
New Destinations
Winter 23/24 offers pass holders new destinations –
Alyeska in Alaska and Snow Valley in California.
Also, two areas in Pennsylvania, Camelback and Blue Mountain Resort, have been added to the Ikon Pass.
New Terrain and Lifts
This season, skiers and riders will have access to more than 1,000 additional acres of terrain and more than two dozen new lifts or upgrades across multiple Ikon Pass destinations. A few highlights –
Steamboat – The new Mahogany Ridge area adds 650 acres of advanced and expert terrain, making Steamboat the second largest ski resort in Colorado.
Aspen Mountain – In the largest expansion project in decades, the new Hero’s terrain opens 153 acres, increasing lift-served terrain by more than 20 percent. The mix includes nineteen expert chutes, three gladed areas, and four groomed intermediate trails. The project also extends some runs aat the bottom, eliminating the hike-out.
Loon Mountain – The South Peak Expansion adds 30+ acres of new terrain, a new quad chairlift, and 50% more beginner terrain.
Sugarloaf – The West Mountain expansion adds 120 new skiable acres with beginner and intermediate trails and lift upgrades including the new Bucksaw Express high-speed quad.
Big Sky Resort – The iconic Lone Peak Tram will transform access to the highest scenic overlook in Montana presiding over the peaks of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, as well as Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
The Highlands – The Michigan resort is installing a new six-person, high-speed Doppelmayr D-Line bubble chairlift, complete with heated seats – the first lift of its kind in the Midwest.
Tremblant, Stratton and Crystal Mountain will begin offering direct to lift access with new RFID technology at all major lifts.
New and upgraded lifts at Winter Park, Snowshoe, Aspen Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Solitude, Schweitzer, Taos Ski Valley, Sun Valley, Brighton, Loon Mountain, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Snowbasin, Mt. Bachelor, Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Dolomiti Superski, Kitzbühel, Thredbo (2024).
Upgraded Skier Services
Redesigned rental shops, updated locker rooms, more spacious base lodges, improved parking lots, re-imagined children’s facilities, and fun off-mountain activities. These include –
- Copper debuts a new 25,000 square foot mid-mountain lodge with a full-service restaurant
- A new Kids Ski School lunch center is slated to debut at Deer Valley.
- The new Schweitzer Creek Village project creates a dedicated area for beginner and intermediate skiers and riders, as well as additional parking, rental and SnowSports school facilities.
- Windham will unveil revamped facilities in its base lodge and private club.
- Creekside snow-front services will debut this winter at Steamboat, conveniently located adjacent to the slopes and Steamboat Square, with new guest lockers, ski valet, UCHealth Urgent Care Clinic, and additional restrooms.
Enhanced Snowmaking
Look for upgrades at Eldora, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Blue Mountain, Copper Mountain, Sugarbush, Dolomiti Superski, Sunday River, Panorama, Sun Peaks, Killington-Pico, Sugarloaf, Windham Mountain, Boyne Mountain, Thredbo (2024).
Ikon Pass is currently on sale for the 23/24 winter season. For more details, please visit www.ikonpass.com.
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ALso Mt. Bachelor Oregon replacing SKyliner lift with a 6 pack
Ski passes SUCK!! They have made skiing unattainable sport for most. I for one dont ski in USA anymore because of the ridiculous lift prices the passes have led to. Looking forward to seeing the ski resorts all close putting an end to the unbridled consumerism the resorts and the wretched pass system eschew.