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Industry
The Ski Pass Duopoly Is Getting Sued
A class-action antitrust lawsuit claims Vail and Alterra rigged the game. Here's what it means for your wallet.
Apr 2, 20266 min readvail resorts, alterra, epic pass, ikon pass, antitrust, lawsuit, ski pass prices, lift tickets, ski industry
Analysis
The Reckoning
A disastrous season, an antitrust lawsuit, and a CEO admitting the model is broken. The ski industry's worst winter just became an existential moment.
Mar 27, 20269 min readantitrust, vail resorts, alterra, epic pass, ikon pass, lawsuit, rob katz, ski industry, 2025-26, season recap, 2026-27, lift tickets, climate change
Analysis
Pass Wars 2026-27: The Full Breakdown
Epic vs Ikon vs Mountain Collective vs Indy Pass. Every price, every perk, every angle -- and who should buy what.
Mar 18, 202610 min readski passes, epic pass, ikon pass, mountain collective, indy pass, 2026-27 season, gen z, season pass, pass comparison