Articles from Alterra Mountain Company

Thursday, December 12, 2024 is the last day to lock in the good times and purchase 24/25 Ikon Pass products – Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Session Pass. For current Ikon Pass pricing, please click here. The Ikon Pass will not be available for purchase starting December 13, 2024, and will go on sale for winter 25/26 in spring 2025.

Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, expanding Alterra’s portfolio of unique, complementary destinations in the Rockies.

From December 7 through December 13, 2024 kids will get up to seven free lift tickets at 15 of Alterra Mountain Company’s North American mountain destinations to use during the new Kids Ski Free Week.

Score your Ikon Pass at its current low rates through October 10, 2024 before prices increase up to $90 for an adult Ikon Pass. Winter 24/25 brings access to two new destinations – St. Moritz in Switzerland and Sierra-at-Tahoe in California – along with additional Peak Perks, and endless good times this upcoming season.

With less than 100 days until winter, Ikon Pass holders will experience an array of new and improved infrastructure and services to enhance the guest experience, including 28 new lifts, new terrain expansions, new lodges and amenities, expanded snowmaking, and more across the Ikon Pass community. Click here for Ikon Pass destination opening dates for the 24/25 winter season.

Today, Alterra Mountain Company, the world’s premier mountain operating company, announces a capital investment program of over $300 million, focused on on-mountain improvements to enhance the guest experience across its portfolio of North American destinations.

Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Amy Ohran has been named President & COO of Palisades Tahoe, located in Olympic Valley, California. Amy will be responsible for leading all resort operations, planning, enhancing the employee and guest experience, continuing to build and strengthen community relationships, and driving the profitability of the destination.

Alterra Mountain Company is preparing to welcome the world to Utah when Deer Valley Resort hosts events of the Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City-Utah 2034. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made the announcement early this morning from Paris, confirming that the Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 bid has been successful. As part of the 2034 Olympic Winter Games, Deer Valley will host the freestyle skiing events, including moguls and aerials, marking a continuation of its long-standing tradition of commitment to winter sport development.

Alterra Mountain Company announces the official appointment of Dave Hunter to President & COO of Steamboat in Colorado and Eric Clark to President & COO of Mammoth Mountain in California, who will also oversee all operations at nearby June Mountain. Both acted as interim leaders throughout the 23/24 winter season.

Alterra Mountain Company announces the retirement of Dee Byrne, President & COO of Palisades Tahoe in California. Dee has worked in the ski industry for over 40 years, the last 13 of them spent at Palisades Tahoe.

Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, further expanding the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures.

Today, Alterra Mountain Company released its second annual Forward Stance Impact Report, outlining its ongoing commitment to Social Responsibility. Organizing around four key pillars – People, Planet, Community, and Responsibility – the Forward Stance platform is designed to support the company’s employees, communities, and partners across its portfolio of North American mountain destinations.

Ikon Pass welcomes St. Moritz to the Ikon Pass community for winter 24/25, joining Zermatt in Switzerland for a total of six incredible European destinations. April 18, 2024 is the last day to score your Ikon Pass at spring’s lowest prices; prices go up $110 and savings end. Ikon Pass now offers access to 59 global destinations and spring skiing at select destinations across North America.

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, skiers and riders can start their 24/25 winter adventures and seek the unique at 58 global destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, when Ikon Pass goes on sale for the 24/25 season.

Alterra Mountain Company has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, from Dream Unlimited Corp., expanding Alterra’s portfolio of unique, complementary destinations in the Rockies.

Today, Alterra Mountain Company further celebrates the unique character and culture of its mountain destinations by unveiling Forward Stance Studio, which began with an investment of more than $1 million to support diverse, local, and sustainability-conscious artists to develop public art installations that capture the essence of each destination, creating the Forward Stance Studio.

Thursday, December 14, 2023, is the last day to purchase 23/24 Ikon Pass products - Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Session Pass. For current Ikon Pass pricing, please click here. The Ikon Pass will not be available for purchase starting December 15, 2023, and will go on sale for winter 24/25 in spring 2024.

Alterra Mountain Company has appointed Ron Cohen, President & COO of Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain, and Rob Perlman, President & COO of Steamboat, to the newly created roles of Executive Vice President (EVP), Regional Operations. Both will serve on Alterra’s Executive Leadership Team, further building on the company’s successful approach of enhancing each resort’s unique culture while also leveraging the expertise available through enterprise-wide shared services.

Today, Alterra Mountain Company announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada. Upon closing, the legendary heli-skiing operation will further expand the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures.

Alterra Mountain Company announces that Matt Jones has been named the new President & COO of Stratton, effective October 30, 2023, and will report to Regional Chief Operating Officer, Patrice Malo. Matt will be responsible for overseeing all operations and enhancing both the employee and guest experience, continuing to build and strengthen community relationships, and drive profitability of the destination.

Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced key additions to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Krista Sprenger as Chief Development Officer (CDO), Gui Karyo as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Andrew Bodziak in the newly created role of Executive Vice President (EVP), Hospitality.

Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania join Ikon Pass for winter 23/24, unlocking even more east coast access for Ikon Pass holders. Score your Ikon Pass at its current low rates before October 13, 2023, when prices go up $50, and get in on the good stuff at over 50 Ikon Pass destinations.

As winter in North America approaches, Ikon Pass brings the good stuff as pass holders can look forward to over $1 billion in new and improved infrastructure and experiences aimed at enhancing the guest experience, including new terrain expansion, reimagined base areas and lodges, innovative beginner areas, new lifts and gondolas, expanded snow making, imaginative culinary offerings, improved skier services and more.

Alterra Mountain Company, the world’s premier mountain operating company, has announced a major terrain expansion of Deer Valley Resort that will add 3,700 acres of terrain to its world-renowned, ski-only destination located in the Wasatch Mountains in Park City, Utah. In addition, the development of a new village and portal will dramatically improve access to the resort while adding world-class lodging, dining, and retail amenities in partnership with Extell Development Company.

Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Schweitzer in Idaho, bringing the company’s total year-round mountain destinations to 17 throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation.