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The Continental Divide used to be a geological thing. Now, it’s personal. And that’s evident even on the slopes, where Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective and Indy Pass divide the skiable acres into so many gated communities.

Scan the psychographic profiles below to ensure that you’ll ride and shred with your preferred peeps. Sure, the ski passes are spendy. But it’s just like snorting cocaine. After a while, you don’t even notice how expensive it is. 

The Epic Pass

(Peter Moore, Special to The Colorado Sun)

The Ikon Pass

A cartoon illustrating where the Icon pass is useful and who appreciates it
(Peter Moore, Special to The Colorado Sun)

The Mountain Collective Pass

A cartoon illustrating who is best suited for the Mountain Collective ski pass
(Peter Moore, Special to The Colorado Sun)

The Indy Pass

A cartoon illustration who the Indy Pass is best suited for
(Peter Moore, Special to The Colorado Sun)

Or no pass at all

A cartoon suggesting a Loveland 4-pack is the best ski pass
(Peter Moore, Special to The Colorado Sun)

Buy now, ski later! ‘24-’25 pass deadlines are fast approaching! And that climate-change thing is over now. Isn’t it? 

Type of Story: Opinion

Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the author/producer’s interpretation of facts and data.

Peter Moore is an editor, writer, illustrator, ghostwriter, co-author, radio host, TV guest, speaker, editorial consultant, and journalism lecturer. In his most recent gig he was interim editor-in-chief of BACKPACKER magazine. Peter...