"Onsen and ramen in Japan, spring skiing in Switzerland, or aprés in France? The choice is yours. Skiing abroad has always been appealing, but it hasn't always felt easy. Lift tickets can be expensive, resort systems unfamiliar, and the logistics are enough to give even seasoned travelers pause. In recent years, though, multi-resort pass networks have simplified the equation, making overseas ski trips far easier to fold into a single winter rather than treating them as standalone splurges."
"What began as a way to streamline skiing in North America has expanded well beyond it. Today, both passes include a growing roster of international destinations across Europe, Japan, and the Southern Hemisphere. Epic has leaned into marquee European resorts and interconnected ski domains. At the same time, Ikon has focused on destinations known for snow reliability, distinctive local culture, and terrain that complements its North American lineup."
Multi-resort season passes have simplified planning for international ski trips by bundling access to multiple resorts into a single winter. Epic (Vail) and Ikon (Alterra) grant skiers and riders access to dozens of resorts and an expanding roster of international destinations in Europe, Japan, and the Southern Hemisphere. Epic focuses on marquee European resorts and interconnected ski domains. Ikon emphasizes snow reliability, distinctive local culture, and terrain that complements North American offerings. Not every international partner offers the same experience; the strongest resorts justify long-haul trips through skiing quality, après-ski offerings, and hotel choices. Whistler Blackcomb offers more than 8,000 acres across two mountains, with Blackcomb providing steeper terrain, glaciers, and wind-protected trees, and Whistler offering expansive alpine bowls and long groomers.
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