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SEASON PASS GUIDE
Find the Best Season Pass for the 2026-2027 Season
Choosing a pass is overwhelming, with more than 50 different passes providing access to over 160 resorts globally. Let’s make it easier.
Season passes offer fantastic value and flexibility
Planning to ski for 4 days or more next season? There is a season pass for you. There are 5 major multi-resort passes with access to more than 160 resorts globally. Combined, there are more than 50 pass options providing customization around number of days, resorts, holidays, age and location. More resorts have joined pass networks and window rates for lift tickets have sky rocketed.
And we know what you're thinking ... why buy now, who knows what things will look like next year? Never fear - most of the season passes continue to offer insurance programs. Don't wait, the best values are available this spring.
PASS RECOMMENDER
Quickly see which pass is best for you based on where you want to go and how often you plan to hit the slopes.
Destination Passes Overview
EPIC PASS by Vail Resorts
90+ Resorts, 42 with unlimited access
Resort Highlights
Colorado: Vail, Beaver Creek, Telluride,
Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte
Utah: Park City
Northwest: Whistler Blackcomb
Lake Tahoe: Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar
Northeast: Okemo, Stowe, Mt. Snow, Hunter
Why we like it: The most access in Colorado, the Northeast and Midwest. The Northeast Value Pass is excellent value. Unlimited days at premier resorts in the U.S., Canada and Australia; flexibility to explore Europe and Japan. Epic Mountain Rewards. Save 20% on almost everything (excl. lift passes at Vail resorts).
Breakeven value: ~8 days / Full; ~7 days / Local; Every day (up to 7) on Epic Day
Insurance Policy: Epic Coverage – full or prorated refund if skiing is affected for any reason.
Adult Price Starts:
$809
IKON PASS by Alterra
74 Resorts, 18 with unlimited access
Resort Highlights
Colorado: Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat,
Arapahoe Basin, Copper, Winter Park
Utah: Alta, Deer Valley,
Brighton, Solitude, Snowbird, Snowbasin
West: Jackson Hole, Big Sky,
Sun Valley, Taos
S. California: Mammoth
Lake Tahoe: Palisades Tahoe
Northeast: Sugarbush, Loon, Killington, Stratton, Sunday River, Sugarloaf
Why we like it: So much powder on one pass. Access to amazing destinations globally -- resorts in North America, Europe, Australia, Japan and Chile.
Breakeven value: 6 days or 4 days / Local
Insurance Policy: New this season, pass holders can purchase insurance for ~20% of the pass cost and then receive a full refund before January-15.
Adult Price Starts:
$949
MOUNTAIN COLLECTIVE
27 Resorts, 2 days at each
Resort Highlights
CO: Aspen / Snowmass
Utah: Alta, Snowbird, Snowbasin
West: Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, Taos
W. Canada: Lake Louise, Revelstoke
Northeast: Sugarloaf
Why we like it: Perfect for exploring several luxurious destinations; ultimate guilt-free variety for jetsetters and millennials - get ready to follow the powder. Best for skiing on holidays - no blackout dates.
Breakeven value: ~4 days; add more value with 50% off additional days at each resort
Adult Price:
$669