SAM Magazine—Denver, April 2, 2026—SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia has joined Ikon Pass as a partner resort and Giants Ridge, Minn., has been added as a bonus mountain on the 2026-27 pass. 

Matt Bowers, Alterra Mountain Company senior vice president of marketing, said British Columbia has some of the best mountain experiences in the world, “and Ikon Pass holders now get access to SilverStar Mountain, alongside Revelstoke, SkiBig3, Cypress Mountain, RED Mountain, Panorama and Sun Peaks Resort.”

Ikon Pass holders will have seven-day access to SilverStar with no blackout dates, and Ikon Base Pass holders will have five-day access with select blackout dates. SilverStar is also available on the Ikon Session Pass.

SilverStar, which was acquired from Powdr by Pacific Group Resorts in November, is one of the largest ski areas in British Columbia with 3,304 skiable acres of terrain, nearly 2,500 feet of vertical, and 133 trails. It relies entirely on natural snow, with an annual snowfall average of about 275 inches.  

“SilverStar Mountain is thrilled to welcome Ikon Pass holders to discover the Okanagan region of British Columbia, where they’ll find uncrowded slopes, exceptional terrain, and the legendary snow we’re known for,” said SilverStar general manager Herwig Demschar.

Giants Ridge is the latest bonus mountain to join the Ikon Pass, offering pass holders two days of access. In return, Giants Ridge passholders will receive a 50-percent discount on the purchase of a three-day Ikon Session Pass, which starts at $399 for 2026-27.

“Having worked with Ikon Pass destinations previously,” said Giants Ridge general manager Duane Stutzman, “I’ve seen firsthand how this model drives visitation in a way that supports both the resort and surrounding community. This is a strategic fit for who we are and how we want to grow.”

The resort is among a growing group of Midwest ski areas added for 2026-27, joining recent additions Granite Peak, Wis., Lutsen Mountains, Minn., Snowriver, Mich., and Devil’s Head Resort, Wis.  

The ski area has 35 trails served by seven lifts and 700 feet of vertical drop. It also has an extensive cross-country ski trail network. In summer, Giants Ridge is home to two championship golf courses, including The Quarry, the top ranked course in Minnesota and one of the top public courses in the country, as well as lift-served downhill mountain biking. 

Ikon Pass early season prices and promos end after April 16. The unrestricted pass starts at $1,349 (adult) for the 2026-27 season.