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DROP IN, JOY MORE WITH SPRING FLINGS AND APRÈS THINGS Get ready to chase the corn as softer turns and longer days take center stage. Spring means the chance to plan a break with your crew and make incredible new memories – and this season is no exception with some of the freshest events dropping across Ikon Pass destinations. From skimming across ponds in throwback gear, to big air shows and dancing slope-side under alpenglow skies, you’ll want to drop in on all the joy the mountains have to offer. This season, Buy Now, Ride Now* gives you immediate access at select destinations. New for 25/26, unlock spring skiing 1 week earlier when you upgrade from an Ikon Base Pass. Winter Park: Spring Break & Splash BIG SKY Spring hits different in Montana, and Big Sky’s Spring Series proves it. Every Friday through Sunday in April the Mountain Village Plaza turns up with DJ performances, setting the vibe for sunny laps and slope-side celebrations. For those who prefer their beats with a view, The Bowl at the base of Lone Peak transforms into an open-air amphitheater, hosting a stacked lineup of live performances. Just when you think it can’t get better, Big Sky’s legendary Pond Skim makes its grand return. Costumes optional, high-speed splashes inevitable. BLUE MOUNTAIN, ON Big air, big tricks, and big vibes. Blue Mountain’s March Big Air Show is back and bigger than ever. From Monday to Thursday evenings, Smart Alec trail transforms into the ultimate stage as Ontario’s top athletes send it off the XL Big Air Jump under the lights. Expect jaw-dropping tricks, local legends, and a soundtrack to match, with help from crowd favorites Jerry & T-Bar. * Get immediate Buy Now, Ride Now access with purchase of 25/26 Ikon Pass. 25/26 Ikon Pass will go on sale March 13. CAMELBACK Spring sends and retro vibes take over Camelback Mountain in March with two can't-miss events. Sunbowly Rail Jam sees skiers and riders throw down their best tricks, with DJ Highland on the decks and plenty of swag up for grabs. Then, break out the neon and leg warmers for the 20th Annual Pond Skim, an 80s throwback party on the slopes. Prizes for Best Skim, Best Costume, and Best Splash mean there's only one rule: go all out. COPPER MOUNTAIN Spring’s last hurrah is back with Sunsation, Copper’s signature season sendoff in April. Throw on your best tropical gear and enjoy the slushy, sun-soaked vibes with free live music presented by High Noon, giveaways, and high-altitude après. For those who like their spring skiing with a side of chaos, Slush Rush delivers in May. Teams of three take on the Superpipe Slalom, Cross Course, and YETI Rails & Pond Skim, where speed, style, and sheer nerve earn the win. Dolomiti Superski: Moena Vintage Ski Revival DOLOMITI SUPERSKI Ski into spring with a soundtrack. Dolomiti Ski Jazz bring the valleys of Fassa, Fiemme, and Cembra to life with smooth sounds and high-energy performances. Kronplatz Ski & Music Festival features live bands and street musicians, as well as top DJs from Verona to Berlin turning the slopes into an open-air dancefloor. Step back into the 70s & 80s with a weekend of vintage ski fashion, tribute bands, and legendary performances at Moena Vintage Ski Revival. Alta Badia Ski Carousel Vintage Party celebrates the final ski weekend in full throwback style, and Locknfescht at Kronplatz offers one last ride – or attempt to – across the melting Låcke pond. Some will glide, some will sink, and everyone will celebrate. KILLINGTON April at Killington is all about big bumps, wild costumes, and live music. The Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge sees skiers throw down on Outer Limits’ legendary moguls, battling for the top spot. The annual Pond Skim follows, where style points matter as much as staying dry. Kparks Spring Send-Off celebrates the terrain park season with a jam session, free food, and Burton giveaways. Dazed & Defrosted brings together spring-soft snow, live music, and a season passholder appreciation BBQ at K-1. Stick around for the 100 Day Club photo and raffle, and don’t forget to show up in your best spring attire. MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN Spring at Mammoth signals the start of ‘Second Season’, where the snow stays prime and the stoke runs deep. For those who thrive on endurance, the Caldera Burn ski mountaineering challenge pushes skiers and riders through a series of climbs and technical descents, testing strength, skill, and strategy. Down at Canyon Lodge, the Pond Skim brings a different kind of challenge – cross 100 feet of frigid water in full costume or take a chilly dip. * Get Buy Now, Ride Now access as early as March 31, 2025 with purchase of 25/26 Ikon Pass. 25/26 Ikon Pass will go on sale March 13. PANORAMA Panorama’s Pride & Ski Festival returns in March, bringing a full weekend of celebration to the slopes with live performances and vibrant après festivities. The energy keeps rolling in April with Red Bull Slopesoakers, a mash-up of a rail jam and pond skim where creativity and commitment go hand in hand. For a family-friendly splash, the Superhero Slush Showdown invites skiers and riders of all ages to suit up, take flight, and test their luck skimming across the water. Costumes are encouraged, prizes are up for grabs, and for those who don’t quite make it, Ski Patrol will be on hand to fish out the fearless. Panorama: Pride & Ski RED MOUNTAIN RESORT RED’s Slush Cup needs no introduction. The world-famous pond skim returns, daring skiers and riders to send it across the ice-cold red pool – or make a splash trying. With prizes for best dressed, best bail, most creative and more, this is spring skiing fun at its finest. REVELSTOKE MOUNTAIN RESORT March madness at Revelstoke means the snowpack is at its peak, and so is the energy. The excitement kicks off with the Yeti Natural Selection Tour - designed to push twenty-four of the world’s best snowboarders to new limits of raw creativity and all-mountain mastery in the heart of interior BC. Adding to the action, the King and Queen of the Mountain competition shakes up the terrain park scene with a high-stakes, winner-takes-all showdown over the final weekend of the month. SIERRA-AT-TAHOE Feel the rush and bring your best style to Methodology presented by Vans on April 12. Race the clock on the banked slalom course, then throw down your best method on the hip for a shot at shaving time off your run. Limited spots are available — register now and ride for a cause, with 100% of proceeds supporting the Ken Block 43i to uplift the next generation of athletes. SKIBIG3 Grab your sunscreen and get ready for The Canadian Rockies’ secret season. At the end of April, Mount Slushmore brings the party to Banded Peak Base Camp with live music, cold drinks, and a pond skim where some glide and others take the plunge. At the beginning of May, Holy Bowly returns to Banff Sunshine with its signature dreamlike park builds, transforming the mountain into a playground for creativity. Sun, slush, and good times guaranteed. SOLITUDE It’s all spring thrills and chills as Red Bull Cascade takes over in March, blending all-mountain and terrain park elements into one seamless, high-energy showcase of skill and creativity. When April rolls in, the Pond Skim Beach Party turns up the heat with wild costumes, icy splashes and après vibes at the Last Chance Beach Bash. Its sun, snow, and springtime spectacle – Solitude style. * Get immediate Buy Now, Ride Now access with purchase of 25/26 Ikon Pass. 25/26 Ikon Pass will go on sale March 13. Solitude Mountain Resort: Red Bull Cascade STRATTON The birthplace of East Coast snowboarding welcomes back HOMESICK, the ultimate three-day celebration of the sport’s past, present, and future. The mountain transforms into a hub for legends, pros, and rising stars – with on-snow sessions, live music and immersive exhibits. Explore the WITNESS Photo Gallery, relive history in the Vintage Board Room and experience The Dawning Exhibit, a tribute to snowboarding’s roots. Get in on the action with the Zebulon Rail Jam, Powers Retro Pipe, and the OG Downhill, or just soak in the scene with après and live music. * Get immediate Buy Now, Ride Now access with purchase of 25/26 Ikon Pass. 25/26 Ikon Pass will go on sale March 13. SUGARBUSH March brings the bravest skiers and riders to Sugarbush’s legendary Lift Line for Castlerock Extreme, a full-throttle test of skill and grit. If you’ve got the nerve, this is your chance to take on some of the gnarliest terrain on the East Coast. Over at Mt. Ellen, the Sidesurfers Banked Slalom carves through a handcrafted course of berms, turns, and technical features, challenging snowboarders to race the clock. Close out the season at April’s Spring Fling, where blue skies and big beats take over the mountain with live music and après vibes to match. * Get immediate Buy Now, Ride Now access with purchase of 25/26 Ikon Pass. 25/26 Ikon Pass will go on sale March 13. SUGARLOAF Speed meets style at the Sugarloaf Banked Slalom, where riders race the clock through a winding course of banked turns down classic East Coast terrain. Then dust off your cowboy boots for the Tall Timber Music Festival, blending Americana sounds with Sugarloaf’s storied past. Keep the party going at the 37th Annual Reggae Fest with four days of live music and sun-soaked après. Finally, send it across the pond, if you dare. The Pond Skim Championship returns and whether you get across or take the plunge, it’s all about making a splash. SUN VALLEY The world’s best alpine athletes carve into Sun Valley for the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals, the only North American stop where top men’s and women’s racers battle it out in Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, and Slalom. Spring takes center stage with Dollar Dayz at the end of March, featuring the season’s final send at Dollar Mountain’s Pond Skim, giveaways, and the Kona Big Wave bar. In April Baldy Bash brings the energy to Warm Springs Base Area with live music, street party vibes, and costumes encouraged. WINTER PARK RESORT Winter Park’s Spring Bash + Splash returns with four weekends of music, brews, and spring fun. Kick things off with TheBigWonderful Beerfest & Bluegrass, carve for a cause at the Bucket Banked Slalom, go full throwback at the 90s Retro Bash, and wrap it all up with the Beach Bash and legendary Spring Splash pond skim. * Get Buy Now, Ride Now access as early as March 31, 2025 with purchase of 25/26 Ikon Pass. 25/26 Ikon Pass will go on sale March 13. Sugarbush Resort: Castlerock Extreme Full Events List MARCH March 11-13: Blue Mountain – The Big Air Show March 7-16: Dolomiti Superski – Ski Jazz Val di Fassa March 8-17: Revelstoke – Yeti Natural Selection Tour March 16: Sugarbush – Castlerock Extreme March 20-23: Dolomiti Superski – Kronplatz Ski & Music Festival Band Edition March 20-23: Panorama – Pride & Ski Festival March 20-27: Sun Valley – Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals March 21-23: Dolomiti Superski – Moena Vintage Ski Revival March 21-23: Stratton – HOMESICK March 22: Sugarbush – Side Surfers Banked Slalom March 23: Camelback – Sunbowly Rail Jam March 27-30: Dolomiti Superski – Kronplatz Ski & Music Festival DJ Edition March 28-29: Solitude – Red Bull Cascade March 29: Camelback – Pond Skim March 29: Sugarloaf – Banked Slalom March 29-30: Revelstoke – King and Queen of the Mountain March 30: Sun Valley – Dollar Dayz APRIL April 4-6: Big Sky – Spring Series: Aprés Kickoff April 4-6: Sugarloaf – Tall Timber Music Festival April 5: Killington – Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge April 5-6: RED Mountain Resort – Slush Cup & Retro Day April 5-6: Dolomiti Superski – Carousel Vintage Party Alta Badia April 5-27: Winter Park – Spring Bash + Splash April 10-13: Sugarloaf – 37th Annual Reggae Festival April 12: Big Sky – Spring Series: Laverne in the Bowl April 12: Dolomiti Superski – Locknfescht Kronplatz April 12 – Killington – Pond Skim & Kparks Spring Send Off April 12 – Panorama – Red Bull Slopesoakers April 12: Sierra-At-Tahoe – Methodology presented by Vans April 12: Solitude – Pond Skim Beach Party April 12: Sugarbush – Spring Fling April 13: Panorama – Superhero Slush Showdown April 19: Killington – Dazed and Defrosted April 19: Big Sky – Spring Series: Bakermat in the Bowl April 19: Sugarloaf – East Coast Pond Skim Championship April 19: Sun Valley – Baldy Bash April 19-20: Mammoth Mountain – Caldera Burn & Pond Skim April 26: Big Sky – Spring Series: Pond Skim April 26 – SkiBig3 – Mount Slushmore April 26-27 – Copper Mountain – Sunsation MAY May 3: Copper Mountain – Slush Rush May 3-4: SkiBig3 – Banff Sunshine: Holy Bowly

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