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WHERE THE FOODIES FLOCK AT 14 IKON PASS DESTINATIONS After a day of crushing it on the mountain, treat yourself to some of the planet’s best eats at these legendary slopeside locations. We’re talking locally sourced ingredients, Michelin-starred chefs, famed seafood buffets, and more mouthwatering delicacies at elevation. Ikon Pass holders, be sure to redeem your pass perks and get up to 15% off food and beverage at select Ikon Pass destinations. Snag your reservations now — many of these culinary gems book up months in advance.Arai Mountain Resort Raise a glass of sake and toast to JAPOW at Arai Snow Resort, home to the acclaimed Japanese Restaurant Asahi. Here, you can get a taste for traditional Japanese foods, like Grilled Local Wagyu Beef Fillet Steak Sets and Yanagawa Style Eel and Egg Pot Sets in a warm, spacious environment that overlooks the slopes. Arai is also proud to announce its newest addition, Sushiyoshi — an additional location for the original restaurant in Osaka, Japan, that boasts two Michelin stars. Arapahoe Basin Foodies flock to Arapahoe Basin for homemade fare and award-winning Bloody Marys in scenic and unpretentious settings — including il Rifugio at Snow Plume, the highest-elevation restaurant in North America. Located at 12,456 feet, il Rifugio is a European-style bistro at A-Basin’s summit that specializes in wine and charcuterie pairings that feature both imported and local-to-Colorado meats and cheeses. Pop by for a bite, or head down to Black Mountain Lodge for some house-smoked BBQ. Aspen Snowmass There’s a little place called Aspen that delights the taste buds like no other, with fine dining and locally grown ingredients galore. Swing into Ajax Tavern for truffle fries with a side of people watching, and don’t miss the on-mountain fondue, raclette, and caviar at Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro. Snowmass serves up Alsatian home cooking, like chicken schnitzel and “tartiflette” fondue, at the Alpin Room, while the brand new Sam’s atop the Village Express lift has all your Italian favorites. Blue Mountain Resort, ON The place to be for brunch and dinner at Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario, Canada, is The Pottery Alpine Restaurant — a cozy restaurant at the base of the Valley Express chairlift that pays homage to its founders’ Eastern European roots. Start your evening dining experience with the Alpine Cheese Fondue or traditional Austrian Brettljause, followed by the Seared Scallop Risotto or Smoked Tomahawk Pork Chop. The Pottery also has stellar specialty cocktails and menus especially for kids. CMH Heli-Ski After a full day of heli-skiing, sit back and experience a sensory adventure at Alpine Appétit, complete with delicious dining journeys and perfectly paired beverages. CMH’s team of top chefs prepare mouthwatering meals with farm-fresh ingredients, designed to be enjoyed with cocktails, beers, and wines from award-winning Canadian establishments. With the unique opportunity to interact directly with the chefs, you may even get to take a few culinary secrets home with you. Copper Mountain Pop into Copper Mountain’s brand new lodge, the Aerie, between runs for unique and flavorful food selections at their lower-level food hall, or snag a reservation at their top-level, full-service restaurant, Forage & Feast. As Copper’s premier fine dining establishment, Forage & Feast features flavors from the Rocky Mountain Region, like Colorado-made Stranahan’s whiskey cocktails, Beef Brisket Chili Rojo, Venison Leg Steak, and more. Deer Valley Resort Fulfill all your foodie fantasies at Deer Valley Resort with elegant options, like fresh oysters from their famous seafood buffet and hand-cut steaks from The Mariposa. Deer Valley is also known for some of the best on-mountain lunch, like the legendary Southwestern Turkey Chili — you might love it so much, you’ll want to purchase a mix to make it at home. Plus, you can après safely and in style with complimentary transportation from Deer Valley Direct, in partnership with Range Rover. Dolomiti Superski Italy is known worldwide for its fantastic fare, and the extraordinary eats at Dolomiti Superski are no exception. Located at the top of the Plan de Corones ski resort (but also accessible via gondola, sans skis), the designer glass restaurant AlpiNN Food Space & Restaurant is run by Michelin 3-starred chef, Norbert Niederkofler. Comici at Val Gardena is another culinary standout for its famous fresh-caught fish dishes, as is La Crusc at Alta Badia for its traditional Kaiserschmarrn. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Located in the Rendezvous Lodge atop the Bridger Gondola, Piste Mountain Bistro is known for its friendly bar scene, phenomenal views, and farm-to-table fare. With its welcoming fire, floor-to-ceiling windows, and stellar service, you’ll surely want to kick off your boots and stay a while. And while at Jackson Hole, don’t miss a stop at Corbet’s Cabin for one of their world-famous top-of-the-world waffles in gourmet flavors, like natural peanut butter and smoked bacon. Killington In Vermont, Killington’s new K-1 Lodge offers a design-your-own salad bar and daily specials, like swordfish wraps and empanadas. Killington’s team of executive chefs pride themselves on serving locally sourced cuisine with flavor inspiration from far and wide, including Reggae Wings at The Jerk Jamaican Mountain Grill. And for a super-unique slopeside dining experience, slide right in to the Ledgewood Yurt for some delectable wild mushroom and crab bisque or lobster grilled cheese. Sugarbush If you’re in the mood for some Vermont Cheese Fondu, Croque Monsieur, and Parisian Onion Soup in the heart of Sugarbush Village, look no further than Chez Henri — a French alpine favorite for more than 50 years. At the mountain’s base, get your après on at the Castlerock Pub, offering up live music, poutine, nachos, and one of the best local beer selections on the entire East Coast. Sun Peaks Resort For an experience unlike any other, head to British Columbia, Canada, to try the Alpine Fondue and Starlight Descent at Sun Peaks Resort. This exclusive, immersive journey begins on the Sunburst Express lift, whisking you away to Sunburst Bar + Eatery, where you can enjoy a beautiful fondue dinner and sip on hand-selected wines. Once you’re finished, click into your bindings, illuminate your head torch, and start your ski descent on the freshly groomed 5 Mile trail under the stars. Sun Valley Join the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Bing Crosby at Sun Valley’s original restaurant, The Ram, which has been welcoming hungry diners since 1937. Enjoy favorites, such as crab cakes, seared scallops, and their namesake fondue at this rustic-yet-elegant dinner house, complete with warm wooden finishes and an opulent Baby Grand piano. Be sure to check out the “Heritage Menu,” which features a series of historic dishes, like the 1982 Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel and the 1966 Hungarian Goulash. Thredbo In Australia, you won’t want to miss Thredbo’s Kareela Snowcat Dinners, where you can travel up the mountain via passenger snowcat for a four-course dinner at the iconic Kareela Hutte. Kareela Supper Club guests can enjoy champagne and canapes mountainside, while Merritts Mountain Haus Feast guests can indulge in a Bavarian-inspired feast. Prefer a pizza and Aperol Spritz? Get a taste of Italy and views for days at Australia’s Highest Restaurant, Eagles Nest.

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