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SPRING SCENES FULL OF YEWWW

On days like these, you’ve felt it – the warmth on your shoulders, the slight softening of snow, the desire to roam and ride under a bluebird sky.

This time of year, you’ve seen it – the lengthening days, the shedding of layers, the pronounced and proud goggle tans.


Spring riding in the mountains is here, filled to the summit with joy-drenched fun and sun-laced turns. Pairing warmer temps and sunnier skies, now is the perfect moment to DO YEWWW while seeking extended moments of spring fun from coast-to-coast.

Spring is also the greatest time to score the best deals on the 22/23 season. Prices go up $100 and promos end on April 22. So, claim your pass soon to get all the early season goods, including:

  • Buy Now, Ride Now with access up to 10 destinations this spring – details below
  • Save up to $200 in child passes with the purchase of an adult pass
  • 21/22 pass holders can claim up to $100 off in renewal discounts for 22/23
  • Lock it all in with a payment plan as low as $0 down and 0% APR

The season of renewals and growth, spring arrives as a welcome dose of something refreshed and new. With buy now ride now access at several Ikon Pass destinations, spring is an invitation to pack the cooler, load up the car, and head into the wide-open beauty of the mountains. Be it a trip to California’s Palisades Tahoe or Sugarbush in Vermont, this time of year carries some of the biggest fun of the season.

Protip: destinations like Mammoth Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, and Palisades Tahoe feature some of the longest seasons in the country, often running all the way into July. Whatever month works best for you – until seasonal closures – 22/23 pass holders can slide into immediate sunshine at the following mountains.


BUY NOW RIDE NOW

Mammoth Mountain
Blue Mountain
Snowshoe
Stratton
Sugarbush
Big Bear Mountain Resort
Tremblant                  
Solitude
Palisades Tahoe
Winter Park

SEEK EVERY SPRING SCENE

FAMILY FUN:
For families that shred, spring is the perfect opportunity to slow things down while introducing your favorite lil ripper to the softer, warmer side of the slopes. Bonus: purchase your 22/23 pass before April 22 and you can save up to $200 on child passes while still seeking family fun in the sun this spring.


COSTUME BIN:
However, if kid-free is your preferred way to be, collect the crew and create your own soft snow spray contest. Bonus points for creative costumes. From tutus to spandex, and all sorts of furry fun found in between, be sure to pack a camera as you celebrate this spring.     

TALL TALE TAILGATES:
When hunger calls, pull out the lawn chairs, grab-and-go from one of the many mountain-side pop-ups, or dig into the cooler and extend the lunch break while swapping stories of your gnarliest days yet. A tall tale always lives larger when it’s told in the warmth of the sun. Tailgate your way across some of the best snow beach scenes around, including Arapahoe Basin, Mammoth Mountain, Winter Park, Palisades Tahoe, and Aspen Snowmass.


POND SKIM SUPREME:
Beyond sun-soaked slopes, Ikon Pass destinations across the country are pulling out all the stops to celebrate a season that was packed with stoke. Seek pond skims, spring concerts, and many more fun spring events at your favorite destination.

In Colorado, the Winter Park Beach Bash & Spring Splash is happening April 23rd and 24th. Featuring the unique combination of Hawaiian shirts, tan lines, and snow volleyball – all set to the soothing tunes of Jimmy Buffett – this scene is one made up of tropical, snowy dreams.

In California, Palisades Tahoe is hosting its 30th annual Cushing Crossing on April 16th. With djs, swag drops, and competitors taking it full skim, this day at the pond is one that you’ll want to witness.

And over in New Hampshire, Killington is celebrating spring by inviting all rad racers to compete with the crew for bragging rights during its May Day Slalom on the infamous Shooting Star. Free to everyone with a valid 21/22 season pass or lift ticket, go for glory or simply go home with a new favorite story to tell.

Whether it’s hitting kickers at Mammoth Mountain this spring or exploring a new line through the trees at Sun Valley next winter – each moment in the mountains brings with it a fresh perspective and the opportunity to explore further. For now, the sun is shining, the stoke is waiting, and your invitation to shred is standing tall.

If it’s fun, you’re doing it right. From only $249 adult, claim your pass at Ikonpass.com. Get all the goods before prices go up and promos end on April 22.  

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