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Industry Analysis

Pass Wars 2026: Skiing Has an Affordability Crisis

Vail just slashed prices for Gen Z. That tells you everything about where the industry is headed.

Mar 5, 20268 min readepic-pass, ikon-pass, vail-resorts, alterra, affordability, gen-z, ski-industry

Pass Wars 2026: The Affordability Crisis

Vail just dropped a 20% Gen Z discount on Epic Pass. Here's what it means -- and what it doesn't.

Mar 5, 20268 min readepic-pass, ikon-pass, pricing, affordability, gen-z, vail-resorts, alterra, indy-pass