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Epic Pass vs. Ikon Pass

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The 2025/2026 Epic Pass is on sale now!

Pass Price

Adult Epic Pass (13+): $1075

The 2025/2026 Ikon Pass is on sale now!

Ikon Pass Price

Adult Ikon Pass (23+): $1,429 Renewal Price: $1,229

Epic Pass Policies

Epic Pass Coverage is included with every pass purchased.

Ikon Pass Policies

Confidence to Buy: Ikon Pass provides 25/26 Ikon Pass holders the option to defer their unused Ikon Pass by December 14, 2025, for credit toward the purchase of a 26/27 Ikon Pass. Additional coverage options can be purchased through Spot Insurance. Terms and conditions apply.

Epic Pass Access

85 Resorts Total
Grants access to:

Unlimited access to 41 resorts in U.S., Canada, Australia and Switzerland, plus free days of skiing or riding in Japan, France, Italy and Austria.

Full Ikon Pass Access


71 Resorts Total
Grants access to:

Unlimited access to 18 resorts in U.S. and Canada, plus 7 days of skiing or riding in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Italy, France, Austria and Switzerland.

Unlimited Resorts on Epic Pass

Vail, CO
Whistler Blackcomb, B.C.
Breckenridge, CO
Beaver Creek, CO
Keystone, CO
Crested Butte, CO
Heavenly, CA
Northstar, CA
Kirkwood, CA
Paoli Peaks, IN
Mt. Brighton, MI
Hidden Valley, MO
Snow Creek, MO
Afton Alps, MN
Mount Sunapee, NH
Attitash, NH
Wildcat, NH
Crotched Mountain, NH
Hunter Mountain, NY
Liberty, PA
Roundtop, PA
Whitetail, PA
Jack Frost, PA
Big Boulder, PA
Seven Springs, PA
Hidden Valley, PA
Laurel Mountain, PA
Andermatt-Sedrun, Switzerland

Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Alpine Valley, OH
Boston Mills, OH
Brandywine, OH
Mad River Mountain, OH
Park City, UT
Stowe, VT
Okemo, VT
Mount Snow, VT
Stevens Pass, WA
Wilmot, WI
Perisher, Australia
Hotham, Australia
Falls Creek, Australia

Unlimited Resorts on Ikon Pass

Steamboat, CO

Winter Park, CO

Copper Mountain, CO

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO

Eldora Mountain Resort, CO

Palisades Tahoe, CA

Mammoth Mountain, CA

June Mountain, CA

Big Bear Mountain, CA

Snow Valley, CA

Solitude Mountain Resort, UT

Crystal Mountain, WA

Stratton, VT

Snowshoe, WV

Sugarbush Resort, VT

Blue Mountain, ON

Tremblant, CAN

Limited Resorts on Epic Pass

Access varies by pass type

Telluride, CO

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies:
Fernie
Kimberley Kicking Horse
Nakiska
Mont Sainte Anne

Stoneham

Skirama Dolomiti, Italy:

Madonna di Campiglio

Pinzolo

Folgarida-Marilleva

Pejo

Ponte di Legno-Tonale

Andalo-Fai della Paganella

Monte Bondone

Folgarida-Lavarone

Les Trois Vallees, France (7 days):

Val Thorens

Méribel

Courchevel

Les Menuires

Saint Martin de Bellevelle

Orelle

Brides-Les-Bains

Ski Arlberg, Austria

New! Sölden

New! Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun

New! Mayrhofen & Hintertux

New! Silvretta Montafon

St Christoph

Lech

Zurs

Stuben

Verbier4Vallées, Switzerland

Verbier

Nendaz

Veysonnaz

Thyon

Bruson

La Tzoumaz

Hakuba, Japan

Rusutsu, Japan

Limited Resorts on Ikon Pass

Full Ikon Pass holders get seven days at these resorts.

Alyeska Resort

Aspen Snowmass, CO

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

Sun Valley, ID

Big Sky Resort, MT

Windham Mountain, NY

The Highlands, MI

Boyne Mountain, MI

The Summit at Snoqualmie, WA

Mt. Bachelor, OR

Schweitzer, ID

St. Moritz, Switzerland

SkiBig3, AB: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay

Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC

RED Mountain, BC

Cypress Mountain, BC

Sun Peaks Resort, BC

Panorama Mountain Resort, BC

Sunday River, ME

Sugarloaf, ME

Loon Mountain, NH

Taos, NM

Deer Valley Resort, UT

Snowbasin, UT

Brighton Resort, UT

Alta and Snowbird, UT

Grandvalira Resorts, Andorra

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, FR

Dolomiti Superski, Italy

Kitzbühel, Austria

Ischgl, Austria (new for 2025-’26)

Le Massif de Charlevoix, QC (new for 2025-’26)

Zermatt, Switzerland

Thredbo, Australia

Mt Buller, Australia

Niseko, Japan

Arai Mountain Resort, Japan

Valle Nevado, Chile

Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt. Hutt, New Zealand

Epic Resorts by Region

Colorado (6 resorts)
Utah (1 resort)
California (3 resorts)
Washington (1 resort)
Canada (7 resorts)
France (7 resorts)
Italy (8 resorts)
Switzerland (8 resorts)
Austria (7 resorts)
New England ( resorts)
Japan (10 resorts)
Pacific Northwest (1 resort)
Midwest (9 resorts)
Australia (3 resorts)

Ikon Resorts by Region

Colorado (9 resorts)
Utah (6 resorts)
New Mexico (1 resort)
California (6 resorts)
New England (8 resorts)

Idaho (2 resorts)
Wyoming (1 resort)
Montana (1 resort)
Washington (2 resorts)
Midwest (2 resorts)
Oregon (1 resort)
Canada(10 resorts)
Japan (2 resort)
Australia (2 resort)
New Zealand (3 resorts)
Europe (5 resorts)
Appalachian (1 resort)
Chile (1 resort)

For Epic multi-day passes there are two new options, one with 32 resorts and another with 22, catering to where you're looking to ski.

32 Resorts Option:

Keystone, CO / Crested Butte, CO / Heavenly CA, NV / Northstar, CA / Kirkwood, CA / Stevens pass, WA / Stowe, VT / Okemo, VT / Mount Sunapee, NH / Mount Snow, VT / Hunter Mountain, NY / Attitash Mountain Resort, NH / Wildcat Mountain, NH / Crotched Mountain, NH / Liberty Mountain Resort, PA / Roundtop Mountain Resort, PA / Whitetail Resort, PA / Jack Frost, PA / Big Boulder, PA / Seven Springs, PA / Laurel Mountain, PA / Hidden Valley, PA / Mt. Brighton, MI / Afton Alps, MN / Wilmot, WI / Alpine Valley, OH / Boston Mills, OH / Brandywine, OH / Mad River Mountain, OH / Hidden Valley, MO / Snow Creek, MO / Paoli Peaks, IN

22 Resorts Option:

Mount Sunapee, NH / Attitash Mountain Resort, NH / Wildcat Mountain, NH / Crotched Mountain, NH / Liberty Mountain Resort, PA / Roundtop Mountain Resort, PA / Whitetail Resort, PA / Jack Frost, PA / Big Boulder, PA / Seven Springs, PA / Laurel Mountain, PA / Hidden Valley, PA / Mt. Brighton, MI / Afton Alps, MN / Wilmot, WI / Alpine Valley, OH / Boston Mills, OH / Brandywine, OH / Mad River Mountain, OH / Hidden Valley, MO / Snow Creek, MO / Paoli Peaks, IN

ADDITIONAL PRICING + PRODUCT DETAILS

Epic Pass Adult (13+): $1075

Epic Pass Child (5-12): $548

Epic Local Pass Adult (19+): $799

Epic Local Pass Child (5-12): $416

Epic Local Pass Teen (13-18): $646

ADDITIONAL PRICING + PRODUCT DETAILS

Ikon Young Adult Pass (13-22): $1,089

Ikon Child Pass: $439

Ikon 4 & Under Pass: $149

Ikon Base Pass Adult (23+): $1,009 / Renewal Price: $859

Ikon Base Pass Young Adult (13-22): $739

Adult Holiday (all resorts): $142

Adult Holiday (32 resorts): $109

Adult Holiday (22 resorts): $69

Child Holiday (all resorts): $74

Child Holiday (32 resorts): $57

Child Holiday (22 resorts): $36

Adult Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $121

Adult Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $94

Adult Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $58

Child Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $64

Child Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $48

Child Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $29

Adult Holiday (all resorts): $279

Adult Holiday (32 resorts): $214

Adult Holiday (22 resorts): $134

Child Holiday (all resorts): $143

Child Holiday (32 resorts): $109

Child Holiday (22 resorts): $69

Adult Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $235

Adult Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $182

Adult Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $112

Child Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $122

Child Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $94

Child Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $57

Adult Holiday (all resorts): $406

Adult Holiday (32 resorts): $311

Adult Holiday (22 resorts): $193

Child Holiday (all resorts): $208

Child Holiday (32 resorts): $159

Child Holiday (22 resorts): $99

Adult Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $343

Adult Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $265

Adult Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $163

Child Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $178

Child Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $136

Child Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $84

Adult Holiday (all resorts): $524

Adult Holiday (32 resorts): $402

Adult Holiday (22 resorts): $249

Child Holiday (all resorts): $269

Child Holiday (32 resorts): $206

Child Holiday (22 resorts): $127

Adult Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $443

Adult Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $342

Adult Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $208

Child Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $232

Child Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $175

Child Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $107

Adult Holiday (all resorts): $636

Adult Holiday (32 resorts): $487

Adult Holiday (22 resorts): $301

Child Holiday (all resorts): $325

Child Holiday (32 resorts): $250

Child Holiday (22 resorts): $154

Adult Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $539

Adult Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $412

Adult Excludes Holidays 22 resorts): $253

Child Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $281

Child Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $212

Child Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $129

Adult Holiday (all resorts): $741

Adult Holiday (32 resorts): $567

Adult Holiday (22 resorts): $348

Child Holiday (all resorts): $379

Child Holiday (32 resorts): $290

Child Holiday (22 resorts): $178

Adult Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $627

Adult Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $482

Adult Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $295

Child Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $326

Child Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $248

Child Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $151

Adult Holiday (all resorts): $838

Adult Holiday (32 resorts): $643

Adult Holiday (22 resorts): $396

Child Holiday (all resorts): $428

Child Holiday (32 resorts): $328

Child Holiday (22 resorts): $202

Adult Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $708

Adult Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $543

Adult Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $333

Child Excludes Holidays (all resorts): $370

Child Excludes Holidays (32 resorts): $279

Child Excludes Holidays (22 resorts): $171

Military Pass Active and Active Dependent: $190

Military Pass Retired/Retired Dependent: $190

Military Pass Veteran: $601

Military Pass Veteran Dependent: $614 (adult) | $328 (child)

Epic Military Passes do NOT include access to partner resorts: Telluride, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley Alpine Resort, Nakiska, Mont Sainte Anne, and Stoneham), Japan - Rusutsu, Hakuba Valley, and European partners

Summit Value Pass Adult: $645

Summit Value Pass Teen (13-18): $525

Summit Value Pass Child: $362

Tahoe Local Pass: Ski 7 days a week (excluding blackout days) at Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar.

Tahoe Local Pass Adult: $679

Tahoe Local Pass Teen (13-18): $548

Tahoe Local Pass Child: $340

Tahoe Value Pass: Ski 7 days/week at Heavenly and 6 days/week at Northstar & Kirkwood

Tahoe Value Pass Adult: $579

Tahoe Value Pass Senior: $492

Tahoe Value Pass Teen: $483

Tahoe Value Pass Child: $285

Northeast Value Pass: Access to 21 resorts starting Fall 24/25 season (excluding blackout days)

Northeast Value Pass Adult: $656

Northeast Value Pass Senior: $492

Northeast Value Pass Teen: $492

Northeast Value Pass College (17-99): $461

Northeast Midweek Pass: Access to 21 resorts starting Fall 24/25 season (excluding blackout days)

Northeast Midweek Pass Adult: $492

Northeast Midweek Pass Senior: $373

Ikon Base Pass Child: $369

Ikon Base Pass 4 & Under: $99

Ikon Session Pass 4-Day Adult: $489

Ikon Session Pass 4-Day Young Adult (13-22): $409

Ikon Session Pass 4-Day Child (5-12): $299

Ikon Session Pass 4-Day 4 and Under: $299

Ikon Session Pass 3-Day Adult: $409

Ikon Session Pass 3-Day Young Adult (13-22): $339

Ikon Session Pass 3-Day Child (5-12): $249

Ikon Session Pass 3-Day 4 and Under: $249

Ikon Session Pass 2-Day Adult: $299

Ikon Session Pass 2-Day Young Adult (13-22): $259

Ikon Session Pass 2-Day Child (5-12): $199

Ikon Session Pass 2-Day 4 and Under: $199

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Buddy Tickets and Discounted Ski with a Friend Rates, blackout dates apply (Receive 10 buddy tickets with the purchase of an Epic pass for the 25/26 season)

Epic Coverage is included with every pass and provides protection across a range of Qualifying Personal Events and Qualifying Resort Closures.

EpicMix app to be used at all North American resorts

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

12 Friends & Family lift tickets offering 25% off window rates on Ikon Pass and 8 on Ikon Base Pass

Up to 15% off food, beverage, and retail at select locations and destinations

Ikon Pass Travel - browse and compare airfare, hotels, and activities to customize your perfect mountain getaway

Lodging and destination deals

First Tracks at select destinations

Discounts at CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures

Protect our Winters one-year membership

Unlock up to $2,000 CAD to spend on Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing

20% off on 4FRNT.COM branded gear

The North Face discounts: 20% discount when purchasing $200 or more on thenorthface.com

Save 40% off Blenders sunglasses, 30% off Blenders snow goggles

20% off award-winning DB Travel Gear

20% off Whitespace Snowboards

20% off Gravity Haus memberships

Free bike park day: Eligible 25/26 Ikon Pass holders receive two complimentary bike park tickets total valid at select destinations.

$400 off a whole body MRI with Prenuvo

Up to $200 off at Camp Woodward

The Epic Pass and Ikon Pass are top multi-resort ski passes, but they differ in resort access, pricing, and perks. Epic Pass grants unlimited access to 41 resorts like Vail, Whistler Blackcomb, and Park City, plus limited access to Japan and Europe. Ikon Pass offers unlimited skiing at 17 resorts, including Steamboat, Winter Park and Mammoth, plus limited days at premium destinations like Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole and Big Sky. 

Epic Pass is more budget-friendly, with built-in Epic Coverage and buddy tickets, while Ikon Pass includes travel discounts, First Tracks and more premium resorts. Epic is best for skiers wanting affordable, unlimited skiing, while Ikon is ideal for those who prefer high-end, Western U.S. resorts. 

Epic also has better international access (Europe, Japan, Australia), whereas Ikon offers more varied terrain across North America. For frequent skiers, Epic’s lower cost makes it a great value, while Ikon is better for those who want flexibility across premium resorts. 

Which Pass Should You Buy?

  • If you only ski a few times per season, consider Epic or Ikon multi-day passes for cheaper access without a full commitment.

Need help deciding? Our Mountain Travel Experts at Ski.com can guide you through choosing the right pass for your ski season. You can all them at 800-610-8911 or hit the chat button in the bottom right corner.


The Ikon Pass and Epic Pass do not share any resorts for the 2025/2026 ski season. The Epic Pass offers unlimited access to 41 resorts, including Vail and Whistler Blackcomb, with limited access to others like Telluride and select European destinations. The Ikon Pass provides unlimited skiing at 17 resorts, including Steamboat and Mammoth, with limited days at places like Aspen Snowmass and Jackson Hole.

While both passes grant access to international resorts, such as those in Japan, Canada, and Europe, they do not overlap in terms of specific mountain access. Each pass has its own partnerships and agreements with different resort operators. If you’re deciding between the two, consider which resorts best fit your travel plans and preferred terrain, as no single pass will grant access to both Epic and Ikon resorts.


Prices for both the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass have gone up about 7% for the 25/26 season. While Ikon Pass remains the pricier option, Epic offers flexible day pass options, letting you ski for as little as $100 per day when you buy an Epic Day Pass in advance. This is a huge advantage if you know you'll be skiing next season but haven't locked in your destination yet—you can purchase now and decide on your dates and resort later.

Not sure which pass is right for you? Our Mountain Travel Experts can help. Call 800-610-8911 or hit the chat button in the bottom right corner of the page to get personalized advice!


An unlimited one-day Epic Pass including peak dates begins at $118 for an adult and $61 for a child.

Epic Pass is now on sale for the 2025-26 season and can be purchased through December. Epic Pass sales typically open in March and remain available until early December, with early-bird pricing offering the lowest rate

The current price for an adult Ikon Pass for the 25/26 is $1,429 for a full adult pass.

Deciding between the Epic Pass or Ikon Pass depends on how they will be used, including how often you plan to ski and where. Technically, the Epic Pass offers more access to a larger number of different resorts, however, in the long run, it comes down to personal preference and winter vacation planning from season to season.

Each pass also offers different tiers with a different number of days per resort, some with and without blackout dates, and there is an option to buy multi-day passes as well. Our Mountain Travel Experts at Ski.com can help walk you through the different options and decide which pass is best for you.

With the Ikon Pass, you can ski 34 different resorts in the states of California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.

With the Epic Pass, you can ski 37 different resorts in the states of California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

Yes, with the purchase of an Epic Pass you have an unlimited number of days to over 25 resorts in North America alone, and then unlimited days at Andermatt-Sedrun Resort in Switzerland, as well as Australian resorts Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham beginning in 2023.

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