Ski season is nigh and it’s time to pull the trigger on a ski pass.
With the Ikon Pass rolling out for the first time ever this season, there’s a big decision on the line for avid skiers. Will skiers keep it fresh with the Ikon or remain loyal to the tried-and-true Epic Pass? Check out the Powder7 Debate (plus the latest info on resorts and pricing) to help make your decision.
Epic Pass
$949 | 65 Resorts | Unlimited Access | Best for: International Travelers
The Rockies
The West Coast
The East Coast
International Destinations
Canada (including Whistler), Japan, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Australia
Ikon Pass
$1049 | 36 Resorts | Unlimited Access | Best for: U.S. travelers
The Rockies
The West Coast
The East Coast
International Destinations
Canada (including Revelstoke and Tremblant), Japan, and Australia
Keep it cost-friendly with limited restrictions
Epic Local Pass
$709 | 27 Resorts | Limited Restrictions | Best for: Local Resorts on a Better Budget
The Epic Local has about half as many mountains as the full-blown Epic Pass, but the Local held onto the best of them. At higher-end resorts like Vail and Beaver Creek, you’ll have to navigate blackout dates and a limit of 10 days. But, if you like to hit A-Basin and Keystone, this is a worthwhile restriction for most skiers.
Ikon Base Pass
$749 | 36 Resorts | Limited Restrictions | Best for: Rocky Mountain Lovers
The Ikon Base Pass is essentially the Ikon Pass with a few blackout days. If you’d rather curl up on the couch than ski with President’s Day crowds, this is a great way to save some cash for midday nachos and Apres Ski brews.
Mountain Collective
$469 | 17 Resorts | Limited Restrictions | Best for: A Little Bit of Everything
The Mountain Collective offers 2 days at 17 resorts. Highlights include Alta/Snowbird, Aspen/Snowmass, Big Sky, Jackson Hole, Mammoth, Revelstoke, Snowbasin, Squaw Valley, Sugarbush, Sun Valley, and Taos. International destinations span from Canada to Oceania.
