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Dreaming of travel?

HERE’S WHERE YOUR IKON PASS CAN TAKE YOU.

There’s been some new and exciting news in the world of Ikon Passes: You can now defer your 2020-2021 Ikon Pass to the winter of 2021-2022 with no fees. This is great news for Steamboat locals who can enjoy unlimited skiing at Steamboat with an Ikon Pass, plus access to 43 other ski resort destinations around the world. Ski season next year might seem like a long way off (never mind the year after), but for many of us “powder-hounds,” it’s certainly something to look forward to.

That’s why now is the perfect time to explore everything the Ikon Pass has to offer and maybe even start planning the trip of a lifetime for next year. We’re not just talking about the obvious destinations we all know and love, or even the regular winter ski season. We’re talking summer. We’re talking international travel. We’re talking Southern Hemisphere. We’re talking good times that lie ahead, thanks to the Ikon Pass.

HERE ARE A FEW IDEAS TO GET YOUR TRAVEL ADVENTURE JUICES FLOWING

CHILL OUT IN CHILE.

Sometimes we travel to ski destinations, and sometimes we travel to places where getting to ski is an added bonus. The high alpine of the Andes Mountains will take your breath away with their unparalleled beauty and high altitude. But even more memorable is the colorful Chilean culture and its people, who will make your adventure in Valle Nevado (Spanish for “Snow Valley”) even more special. Known as one of South America’s most spectacular mountain destinations, you’ll have seven days (with no blackout dates) to explore the amazing abovetreeline skiing, wide-open powder fields, and the old-world charm of the resort’s classic base lodge ski chalet. Located 90 minutes from Santiago, this is a great excuse to experience a different culture, landscape, and if you’re lucky, more than a few good high-altitude powder turns that will (literally) take your breath away.

EXPLORE THE LAND DOWN UNDER.

We could all use a trip to the Land of Oz, so why not take advantage of your Ikon Pass access to Australia’s Thredbo, and surf the white wave, Aussie style, for 7 days with no blackout dates. Located 500 kilometers from Sydney at the heart of the famous Kosciuszko National Park, Australia’s leading snow destination is open 365 days a year. Then journey south to check out Melbourne and spend another week at Mt Buller, which is about three hours from the city and affectionately known as “Melbourne’s Mtn.” With 80 trails and 22 lifts, it’s the largest ski area in Victoria. For the ultimate snow and surf combo, head to the beaches of Sydney or snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy the tropical climates of Brisbane, and you’ve just found your perfect excuse to book a dream vacation.

KEEPING UP WITH THE KIWIS.

If you’ve spent much time in Colorado, chances are you’ve probably met a few New Zealanders— or Kiwis, as they are affectionately known—who have come to spend a season skiing in the Northern Hemisphere during their summer season. Well, it’s time for them to return the favor and host a few of us. With the Ikon Pass, you can spend seven days exploring New Zealand’s Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Mount Hutt. Famous for its big mountain terrain and epic scenery, the South Island is known as “the epicenter of adventure” and a can’t-miss destination for skiers and riders who want to check these renowned winter hot spots off their bucket list. Fly into Queenstown and check out the insane views around Lake Wakatipu and explore the big mountain style skiing and riding at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. Then venture on to Mt Hutt just outside Christchurch, voted New Zealand’s best ski resort for 5 years running.

RISE ABOVE IT ALL.

If you’ve never been heli-skiing (or ridden in a helicopter for that matter), now is your chance to dream big. CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures offers Ikon Passholders early booking privileges and preferred trip dates for the following season before the general public and 10-percent off summer trips. If you haven’t heard of the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, all you need to know is this: they have 3 million acres of terrain in the powder-stashparadise that it is British Columbia. There are three different lodge locations to choose from with bonus amenities like fitness facilities, swimming, and climbing walls. There’s also fat biking, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing and the winter. In the summer months, check out helicopterassisted hikes, glacier treks, rock climbing, and ziplines. Enjoy exclusive access to those hard to reach, pristine alpine paradise all your own.

ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET.

There’s nothing like getting a little VIP treatment with your Ikon pass, including 15% off food, beverage, and retail at select resorts; preferred pricing and special offers on lodging; access to retail events, brewery bashes, exclusive music festival lounges, and other special events. And just a little bow on top to really make you feel warm and fuzzy, you get a one-year $50 membership to Protect Our Winters, a non-profit founded by snowboarders and skiers to help fight climate change. //ikonpass.com