Ikon Pass

Written By Nick Fomera

Itinerary Summary: I was able to purchase the Ikon pass knowing I have about 1 month free until I begin my career. I figured I would use this time to ski America. Having a Nissan Altima I have to keep it reasonable but here was my trip.

Start Location: Phoenix
Total Miles Traveled: 2,650 miles
Total Driving Hours: 39.5 hours
Ski Days: 8 days

Itinerary

Day, Date, Route, Miles, Hours, Ski Time, Additional Notes

Thu Dec 26 Fly back to PHX -Return to Phoenix

Sat Dec 28 PHX > Northridge 420 6.5 -Drove to Northridge

Wed Jan 1 Northridge > Mammoth 300 4 -Drove to Mammoth

Thu Jan 2 Ski Mammoth > Palisades 175 4 9 AM - 2 PM -Shuttle via Bishop airport

Fri Jan 3 Ski Palisades 9 AM - 11 AM Bad ski conditions -Shuttle via TART @ Donner Pass & Truckee Way

Sat Jan 4 Travel to Deer Valley 530 7 -Drove to Sandy, UT

Sun Jan 5 Ski Deer Valley 9 AM - 2 PM -Parked at Richardson Flat

Mon Jan 6 Ski Alta > Dillon 445 6.5 9 AM - 1 PM -Shuttle from Sandy Station, Drove to Dillon, CO

Tue Jan 7 Ski Arapahoe Basin 10 AM - 1 PM

Wed Jan 8 Ski Copper 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Thu Jan 9 Rest day

Fri Jan 10 Drive back to PHX 780 11.5 -Final stretch home

Gear List:

Food & Drinks:

  • Dehydrated Meals (24): $138

  • Oatmeal (48 servings)

  • Protein Powder

  • Tuna

  • Cliff Bars

  • Pre-workout

  • Instant Coffee: $17

  • Water

Ski Equipment:

  • Skis

  • Ski Boots

  • Poles

  • Pole Attachments

  • Helmet

  • Goggles (Both lenses)

Clothing:

  • Base Layers (4)

  • Wool Socks

  • Fleece

  • Coat

  • Snow Jacket

  • Snow Pants

  • Sweats

  • Pants

Travel & Camping Gear:

  • Suit

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Sleeping Pad

  • Tent

  • Jet Boil

  • Fuel (3)

  • Camp Chair

  • Nalgene

Essentials:

  • Med Kit

  • Trash Bags

  • Flashlight

  • Headlamp

  • Whistle

  • Glasses, Contact Stuff, and Extra Contacts

  • Wet Wipes

  • Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss, Mouthwash

  • Deodorant

  • Hair Gel and Comb

Tech Accessories:

  • Computer

  • Chargers and Cords

  • AirPods

  • Phone

Other Essentials:

  • Passport

  • Keys

  • Wallet

  • Rosary

  • Chapstick

  • Sunscreen

Emergency Items:

  • Bug Spray and Bear Spray

  • Snow Brush

  • Jumper Cable

Expenses Summary:

  • Food: $185

  • Gas: $344

  • Lodging: $257

  • Pass: $989

Total Cost: $1,775.85

Nick Fomera
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