For 26/27, Ikon Base Pass holders now have three days of access to Deer Valley Resort in Utah, unlocking the expanded mountain at a moment when there’s more Deer Valley to experience than ever before. Ikon Base Pass blackout dates apply, lift reservations are required.

New mountain access meets Deer Valley’s biggest winter yet. For the first time, Ikon Base Pass holders get access to Deer Valley with three new days to explore its iconic groomers and aspen-lined runs on a record 4,500 skiable acres, including 200 new acres and seven new runs served by the new lift for 26/27, Hail Peak Express. Deer Valley is slated to open for the winter season on December 5, 2026, conditions permitting. Deer Valley is a skier-only mountain and maintains a limited daily skier count to preserve its unique experience and premier service. Reservations are required and can be made here starting today.

“We look forward to welcoming Ikon Base Pass holders to Deer Valley this season as the resort’s largest expansion continues to take shape,” said Todd Bennett, President & Chief Operating Officer, Deer Valley Resort. “Deer Valley is a special place for skiers, and for winter 26/27, Ikon Base Pass skiers now have three days to access Deer Valley’s all-new terrain, award-winning dining, and exceptional guest service.”

4th Night Free

Exclusively for Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders, enjoy an extra day to explore Deer Valley and extend your mountain getaway with a fourth night free when you stay three nights. Plus, share the mountain experience with eligible Friends & Family benefits, offering your guests 25% off single-day lift tickets, and save 20% on Deer Valley Tot and Junior ski rentals, making it easier to enjoy the slopes together.

More Access to Ischgl

Ischgl in Austria is one of Europe’s most dynamic mountain destinations, already offering access to the Swiss resort of Samnaun. New for the 26/27 season, Ikon Pass access expands at Ischgl to neighboring ski areas in Austria’s Paznaun Valley – Galtür, Kappl & See. Ikon Pass holders now have seven combined days total and Ikon Base Pass holders have five combined days total across all five areas of Ischgl.

Galtür brings a calm, family-friendly pace to the Paznaun Valley, set above 1,600 meters. Six sectors offer every level of terrain, from kids’ zones and freeride to No. 19 HARDigatti, an 85% gradient run and the valley’s steepest slope.

Kappl & See are two resorts, linked by a free ski bus. Sunny, south-facing Kappl is made for spring laps and freeride days, and a short hike reaches a Freeride World Tour face. See rolls out wide, mostly mellow slopes for relaxed carving and Fear of Heights, a 13 km run that drops 1,530 meters to the valley.

More Midwest Bonus Mountains

The midwest goes even bigger with Crystal Ridge, Nordic Mountain and Little Switzerland in Wisconsin joining the Bonus Mountain line-up for winter 26/27. Ikon Pass holders can now ski and ride two days each at 14 Bonus Mountains.

Open for Winter 26/27

The snow is falling around the world. Arapahoe Basin and Copper Mountain in Colorado, Mammoth Mountain in California, SkiBig3’s Lake Louise Ski Area, Mt Norquay and Banff Sunshine in Alberta, Canada and Zermatt in Switzerland are open for the winter season with more opening dates right around the corner.

Ikon Pass holders can access 70+ destinations worldwide, now with three day access to Deer Valley on Ikon Base Pass. Ikon Pass is on sale now at www.ikonpass.com.

About Ikon Pass

The Ikon Pass welcomes skiers and riders to a community of inspiring mountain destinations and the people who live and play among them across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Brought to you by Alterra Mountain Company, the Ikon Pass unlocks adventure at iconic and unique destinations including Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Arapahoe Basin, and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, and Snow Valley in California; Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming; Big Sky Resort in Montana; Alyeska Resort in Alaska, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, and Killington in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; The Highlands, Boyne Mountain and Snowriver Mountain Resort in Michigan; Lutsen Mountains in Minnesota; Granite Peak in Wisconsin; Crystal Mountain and The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Sun Valley and Schweitzer in Idaho; Tremblant and Le Massif de Charlevoix in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; SkiBig3 in Alberta, Canada; Revelstoke Mountain Resort, RED Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Panorama Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks Resort, and SilverStar Mountain in British Columbia, Canada; Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine; Loon Mountain in New Hampshire; Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania, Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico; Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird and Snowbasin in Utah; Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley and Megève Ski Area in France; Dolomiti Superski and Valle D’Aosta in Italy; Grandvalira Resorts in Andorra; Kitzbühel and Ischgl in Austria; Zermatt and St. Moritz in Switzerland; Thredbo and Mt Buller in Australia; Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt in New Zealand; Niseko United, Arai Mountain Resort, Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, Mt.T, Myoko Suginohara, APPI Resort, Furano Ski Resort, NEKOMA Mountain, Zao Onsen Ski Resort, and Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan; Yunding Snow Park, Beidahu Ski Resort and Lake Songhua Resort in China; Mona Yongpyong in South Korea; and Valle Nevado in Chile. Special offers are available at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, the world’s largest heli-skiing and heli-accessed hiking operation. For more information, please visit www.ikonpass.com.

About Alterra Mountain Company

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s leading heli-skiing operations, and Ikon Pass – the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 70 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought together some of the world’s most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat, Winter Park and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Schweitzer in Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio are Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery. For more information, please visit www.alterramtn.co.

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