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Ikon Pass has announced confirmed 2026-27 opening dates across North America, Europe and Asia, beginning Oct. 17 in Switzerland and Nov. 6 in North America.

Ikon Pass is adding Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan and Beidahu and Lake Songhua in China for winter 2026–27, expanding its Asian network to 14 destinations.

Fresh snow arrived at SkiBig3, Panorama and CMH terrain over the weekend, bringing the first signs of the 2026–27 winter season to Alberta and British Columbia.

Crystal Mountain in Washington recorded its first snowfall of the 2026–27 season on August 29, coating the resort’s upper elevations and offering an early glimpse of winter in the Pacific Northwest.

Ikon Pass prices rise after April 16, with SilverStar Mountain joining the lineup for 2026/27, expanding access across British Columbia.

Alterra Mountain Company has appointed Linnea Hansen as President & COO of Crystal Mountain, marking a leadership transition at one of the Pacific Northwest’s most important venues for competitive skiing and athlete development.