Looking Ahead: - Ikon Pass Showcases Where to Book Your Ski Holiday For 26/27

With access to more than 70 world-class mountain destinations across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South America, the Ikon Pass is your ticket to an unforgettable winter. Whether you're searching for luxury slopes, family-friendly adventures, legendary powder or the chance to chase winter across both hemispheres, there's an Ikon destination to match every type of ski holiday. The 2026/27 Ikon Pass is on sale and now is the perfect time to start planning your next mountain escape.

For curated skiing… Deer Valley, Utah

As North America's only luxury ski-only resort, Deer Valley continues to redefine the premium mountain experience. The resort's landmark expansion continues, more than doubling its size in one of the largest ski resort expansions in history. This season adds a new lift, 200 more acres of skiable terrain, and seven new runs, building on the resort's expanded offering of 4,500 skiable acres and 11 new lifts, including the spectacular 10-passenger Deer Valley East Village Gondola connecting East Village to Park Peak. Despite its impressive growth, the resort remains committed to limiting daily skier numbers, ensuring beautifully groomed pistes, uncrowded slopes and exceptional service throughout the season. deervalley.com

For cowboy-core adventures… Steamboat, Colorado

Where authentic Western heritage meets world-class skiing, Steamboat is the perfect destination for travellers embracing the cowboy-core trend. Originally a ranching town, the resort combines over 3,700 acres of skiable terrain with genuine Colorado charm. Off the slopes, soak in the area's famous natural hot springs or experience the legendary Cowboy Downhill race, where professional rodeo cowboys swap their cowboy boots for ski boots each January. Recent investments, including the Wild Blue Gondola and extensive terrain expansion, have made Steamboat better than ever for skiers of every ability. steamboat.com

For spring skiing… Mammoth Mountain, California

Thanks to its 11,053-foot summit, an average annual snowfall of around 400 inches and 300 days of sunshine, Mammoth Mountain boasts one of North America's longest and brightest ski seasons, often remaining open well into May and sometimes beyond. Bluebird spring days, reliable snow conditions and quieter slopes make it an ideal choice for those looking to extend winter long after many resorts have closed. Opt to stay at the Limelight Mammoth, this is the resort's first luxury accommodation which opened earlier this year and boasts 149 rooms and a restaurant located within easy walking distance of the slopes. mammothmountain.com

For a long weekend… St. Moritz, Switzerland

Just a two hour flight from the UK, glamorous St. Moritz makes an effortless long-weekend ski escape. Home to 350km of pistes across three mountain areas, the legendary Swiss resort pairs exceptional skiing with Michelin-starred dining, designer boutiques and iconic luxury hotels including Badrutt's Palace and the Carlton Hotel. Whether you're carving perfectly groomed runs or lingering over long alpine lunches, St. Moritz is the perfect destination to pop to for an indulgent skiing long-weekend. stmoritz.com

For going further afield… Furano, Japan

One of Ikon Pass's newest additions in Asia, Furano offers the chance to discover Japan's legendary powder without the crowds of some of the country's better-known resorts. Set on the island of Hokkaido, the resort combines light, dry snow with wide, immaculately groomed pistes and spectacular mountain scenery. After a day on the slopes, visitors can embrace Japanese ski culture with steaming bowls of ramen, traditional onsen hot springs and welcoming local hospitality, making Furano an ideal choice for travellers looking to venture beyond Europe and North America. princehotels.com/en/ski/furano/

For summer skiing… Thredbo, Australia

Swap the British summer for fresh mountain air in Australia's Snowy Mountains. As Australia's highest ski resort, Thredbo is renowned for its long cruising runs, lively alpine village and reliable winter conditions between June and September. Beginners can enjoy learning in the purpose built area, which was specifically designed for skill progression in a safe environment, while intermediates and advanced skiers can take on Australia’s longest runs, off piste challenges and powder bowls. thredbo.com

For family-friendly fun… Tremblant, Québec

With its colourful pedestrian village, welcoming atmosphere and excellent ski school, Tremblant is one of Canada's most family-friendly winter destinations. The resort offers 102 runs catering to every ability, alongside child-friendly activities, cosy cafés and a distinctly French-Canadian atmosphere that makes it feel almost like a European ski holiday. Parents can spend the day exploring the mountain knowing there's plenty to keep younger skiers entertained both on and off the slopes. tremblant.ca

For a South American skiing adventure… Valle Nevado, Chile

High in the Chilean Andes, just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado offers an unmatched Southern Hemisphere ski escape. Home to the largest skiable terrain and the most advanced lift system in the Southern Hemisphere, the resort is renowned for its expansive, open slopes, reliable high-altitude snow and unforgettable heli-skiing experiences. It's the perfect place to keep the ski season going long after Europe's resorts have closed. vallenevado.com/en

To purchase an Ikon Pass, head to www.ikonpass.com

The Ikon Pass welcomes skiers and riders to a community of inspiring mountain destinations and the people who live and play among them across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Brought to you by Alterra Mountain Company, the Ikon Pass unlocks adventure at iconic and unique destinations.

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