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A Fifth Ski Pass Just Entered the Ring. Here's Why It Might Actually Work.
Snow Partners is launching Snow Pass -- a cooperative, sub-$400 multi-mountain product that gives resorts 80% of revenue and zero exclusivity clauses. In a market dominated by Epic, Ikon, Indy, and Mountain Collective, it's either brilliant or insane.
New Hampshire Just Told Vail Resorts: You Can't Charge Sales Tax Here
The state's attorney general is investigating Vail's new 3.2% 'blended sales tax' on Epic Passes. In a state that famously has no sales tax. This should be fun.
Vail Just Confirmed What Everyone Already Knew: This Was a Catastrophe
Skier visits down 14.9%. Rocky Mountain visitation cratered 25%. Pass sales for next year are already soft. And this weekend, half the remaining resorts close for good -- right as a spring storm rolls in.
Vail Closed a Swiss Resort on Easter. The Alps Are Not Amused.
1,200 signatures. Excellent snow. A furious community. And a 2027 World Championships on the horizon. Welcome to Vail Resorts' European chapter.
The Best Ski Pass for Every State (2025-26 Season)
Epic, Ikon, Indy, or something else entirely? We broke it down for all 37 states with ski resorts.
Week Ahead: The PNW Is About to Get Buried
Washington's biggest storm of the season, Telluride's courtroom drama, and Colorado's warm spell that won't quit
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.
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.
Ikon Just Quietly Became Epic's Biggest Threat on Mobile
Alterra partnered with Slopes for real stat tracking, then hired a Marriott exec to run the whole thing. The pass war just moved to your phone.
Epic vs Ikon: Who's Winning the Snow War?
We pulled the live data for both mega-passes. Here's who's actually skiing on more snow right now.