🚨 Your Guide to SoCal’s NEXT Ski Season Starts NOW

🎿 The Biggest Powder Day Starts Tonight ❄️

Hey Ski Fam,

I’m going to say something bold.

Your best run of the 2026/27 season… starts today.

Not on snow.
Not in a storm.

👉 At checkout.

Because tonight… decisions get made.

And those decisions?
They shape your whole season.

🚨 IKON PASS: LAST DAY = TODAY

Let’s keep this clean.

Today (April 16, 2026) is the LAST day to get the lowest Ikon Pass price.

After tonight:

• Prices go up

• Options tighten

• And hesitation gets expensive

I’ve lived this.

“I’ll do it later.”

Later = more money.
Every time 😅

👉 Lock Your Ikon Pass Before Midnight

🌊 SUPER EL NIÑO IS COMING (This Is The Setup)

Now here’s the part most people are sleeping on…

👉 A Super El Niño is forecasted for 2026/27

If you’ve been around…

You know what that can bring:

• Storm cycles stacking 🌨️

• Deep base days

• Long spring seasons

• Random midweek powder wins

I remember Mammoth Mountain during a big El Niño year.

We had:

• Morning powder

• Midday refills

• And soft turns until last chair

It felt unfair.

But only if you were ready.

🎯 YOUR GAMEPLAN: LOCK IN YOUR SEASON

You don’t need a perfect plan.

You need a simple one.

✔️ Step 1: Choose Your Pass 🎟️

Option A: Ikon Pass (Deadline = TODAY)

• Best for Mammoth + travel

• Highest upside for big winters

• Must act now

Option B: Cali Pass at Mountain High Resort (Deadline = April 30)

• Starts at $679

• Perfect for quick SoCal laps

• More flexible timeline

✔️ Step 2: Set 3 Anchor Days 📅

Pick:

• One early season day

• One storm chase

• One spring slush lap

Now your season has shape.

✔️ Step 3: Stay Ready 🚗

You’re a SoCal skier.

So:

• Watch forecasts

• Leave early

• Move fast

That’s how you win here.

💳 CALI PASS BONUS: PAY OVER TIME (THIS HELPS)

If you’re leaning Cali Pass… this is big 👇

With Affirm, you can:

• Split into 4 interest-free payments (every 2 weeks)

• Or choose monthly payment plans that fit your budget

• Get a real-time decision at checkout

🧾 How it works:

• Fill your cart

• Select Affirm

• Pick your plan

• Pay over time

💡 Example:
👉 A $679 Cali Pass might cost about $61.29/month over 12 months at 15% APR (rates can range from 0–36% APR and depend on eligibility).

That’s less upfront stress… and more days on snow.

👉 For full details, check out

🌞 RIGHT NOW: SPRING SKIING IS STILL FIRING

Quick reminder…

We’re still in it.

At Mammoth Mountain:

• Soft snow

• Bluebird days

• Après still going

Weekend après events are still rolling through April

This is that:

👉 No-pressure skiing
👉 Big smiles
👉 Easy laps

Kind of vibe.

🧠 Sasha’s Real Talk

I’ve spent a lot of time on these mountains.

Watching people.
Riding with friends.
Chasing storms.

And I see the same pattern every season.

The difference isn’t talent.

👉 It’s who commits early.

The skiers who:

• Lock in their pass

• Show up when it lines up

• Say yes before overthinking

They get more days.

They find better snow.

And yeah…

They have way more fun 😎

💥 Big Lesson

Great seasons don’t just happen.

They’re decided early.

Right now…

You’re not just buying a pass.

You’re buying:

• More days

• Better timing

• Zero hesitation

🎁 Sticker Drop Is LIVE 🔥

Because your gear should look as good as your turns.

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• Weather-proof

• Gear-ready

• Built for boards, helmets, trucks

👉 Grab yours — just cover shipping!

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🧭 Final Thought

If this Super El Niño hits…

This could be one of those seasons.

The kind you remember for years.

The only question is:

Will you be ready… or watching it happen?

🧠 Proverb to Ride With

“Big winters reward those who decide before the snow falls.”

🗣️ Your Move

💬 Which pass are you leaning toward—Ikon or Cali?
📌 Save this so you don’t miss the deadline
⭐ Star it for next season planning
👯 Share it with a friend who always waits too long

Let’s make next season count.

— Sasha “Decide Early, Ride Deep” Everett 💙

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