Discovering and exploring ski destinations around the Europe is a passion of mine, and I always try to find ways to make my hobby as economical as possible. The IKON and Epic Passes offer access to European partner destinations, and I was curious to determine which one was better. Continue reading for a comparison of the two passes for skiing in Europe, and learn why I chose the IKON Base Pass as an American skier who is based in France.

The key to getting ahead of the masses when planning your Winter Olympic travels is to get creative and think outside the box– and while the host cities are technically Milan and Cortina, venues are actually spread throughout Northern Italy and offer inspiration for alternative itineraries. Discover where each sporting event will be taking place , and my suggested pairings with nearby destinations to make the most of your trip.

Skiing and traveling are two of my greatest passions, and being grateful for past experiences and setting goals for the future are the two practices I find most important for living a fulfilled life– creating this bucket-list allows me to celebrate all four of these elements at once, and I hope it will inspire you to do the same for yourself. Discover all of the bucket-list ski experiences I’ve had thus far, a map of every station and resort I’ve skied, and the destinations and experiences I hope to visit and accomplish someday.