Link took me to skis.com....Outside magazine did a pretty good article on the IKON vs MCP Pass. Go here.
Link took me to skis.com....
Pretty good analysis, although has a bit of a western slant. Interesting speculation that the price for the children's Epic pass might be lower to compete with Ikon.Outside magazine did a pretty good article on the IKON vs MCP Pass. Go here.
I would agree. I don't like it when people call Whiteface "Iceface" because that usually means they haven't skied there in a long time. Just as when someone says "Mass-o-Nuttin" when I mention Massanutten.I kind of take exception to the term "Ice Coast," too. But maybe I'm being overly sensitive.
I would agree. I don't like it when people call Whiteface "Iceface" because that usually means they haven't skied there in a long time. Just as when someone says "Mass-o-Nuttin" when I mention Massanutten.
Not to say there isn't more ice to deal with in the northeast, but with snowmaking technology those who grew up in the northeast but moved away 20+ years ago really don't know what current ski conditions are like on a regular basis. People who have never skied in the northeast or southeast . . . have no concept at all. Just as someone who has never skied out west is in for a surprise the first time they go to a destination resort. Doesn't matter if they can ski any terrain in the northeast, the snow and length of runs is different.
Agreed.Pretty good analysis, although has a bit of a western slant.
Yes - this is exactly my dilemma.Not clear that someone driving from Boston/RI/CT, NYC/NJ/Philly, DC/Baltimore, Richmond/Raleigh/Atlanta would think $899 for the full Ikon is a deal.
Me, too!I kind of take exception to the term "Ice Coast," too.
The press release is dated March 2, 2018. Key point being "long-term alliance," which is the same terminology used for the agreement with Telluride. Feels like a way to lock in these places and keep them away from Ikon or the MCP. Probably will appeal to folks in Australia, who are already very aware that Hakuba has moved from the MCP to Epic.Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (Fernie, Kimberley, Kicking Horse, Nakiska, Stoneham, Mont Sainte Anne) just joined Epic. Not sure how I feel about that...