AVANT SKI
SEASON PASS
GUIDE
Find the Best Season Pass for the 2023-2024 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 are maintaining covid-inspired 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
88 Resorts, 40 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. More details here.
Adult Price Starts:
$639
IKON PASS by Alterra
54 Resorts, 15 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: ~7 days / Full; ~4 days / Local
Insurance Policy: Passholders have the option to defer unused passes to the following season at any time before Dec-14 2023.
Adult Price Starts:
$829
MOUNTAIN COLLECTIVE
24 Resorts, 2 days at each
Resort Highlights
CO: Aspen / Snowmass, Arapahoe Basin
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
Covid-19 Policy: No-questions-asked refund policy through August 31, 2021
Adult Price:
$570
Destination Passes Comparison
EPIC PASS by Vail Resorts
88 Resorts, 41 with unlimited access
2023-24 Sales Begin:
March 7
Pricing:
Epic Pass Epic Local Pass
Adult $909 $676
Teen - 547
Child 463 351
Toddler under 5, ski free with adult
# of Resorts on the Pass:
88 on Full Pass, 41 with unlimited access
47 on Epic Local, 29 with unlimited access
Pass Perks:
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Receive 2 buddy passes when you purchase by May 30
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$0 down to lock in lowest rates, with EpicFlex pay, pay in full in mid-Sept
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Receive buddy tickets and Ski With a Friend (SWAF) tickets with 20-25% savings vs. window rates
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Epic Rewards — save 20% on almost everything at Vail Resorts
Special Pricing For:
- Military — Epic Pass starting at $159
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Currently enrolled College students, $612 for local pass
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Epic Day Passes - Learn More
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Regional Pass options
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Northeast Value (21 resorts)
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Tahoe Local (9 resorts)
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Tahoe Value (3 resorts)
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Summit (2 resorts)
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Keystone Plus (3 resorts)
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Epic Australia (3 resorts)
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4 Single Resort Pass options
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IKON PASS by Alterra
54 Resorts, 15 with unlimited access
2023-24 Sales Begin:
March 16
Pricing:
Ikon Pass Ikon Base Pass/+
Adult $1,159 $829/1,049
Teen 859 599/819
Child 369 299/519
Toddler 149 99/319
# of Resorts on the Pass:
54 on Full Pass, 15 with unlimited access
48 on Ikon Base, 14 with unlimited access
Pass Perks:
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Early renewing Ikon Pass Holders save $100; Base Pass holders save $50
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Save up to $200 per child's passes with the purchase of adult passes (deadline for this has passed)
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New Pass holders can ski for free this spring at select resorts
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Buy now and split the payments over 3, 6 or 12 months with no interest
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Includes access to advanced reservations for CMH Heli-Skiing
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8 days for Friends & Family (Base); 10 days Full; 25% savings vs. window rates
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10 - 15% off retail and food & beverage at select resorts (mostly those with unlimited access)
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Discounts on lodging and lesson packages at selected resorts
Special Pricing For:
- College
- Nurses
- Military
MOUNTAIN COLLECTIVE
24 Resorts, 2 days at each
2023-24 Sales Begin:
March 14, Limited Availability
Pricing:
Mountain Collective
Adult $570
Teen 430
Child 135
Toddler -
# of Resorts on the Pass:
24 resorts, 2 days at each
Pass Perks:
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Receive a bonus third day at your choice resort when you buy early
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50% off single day lift tickets for pass holders after the first 2 days are used (excluding global affiliates)
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No blackout dates
Special Pricing For:
- None
EPIC FOR EVERYONE DETAILS
DAY PASS
Adult (23+)
Reg. Peak
1 Day $112 | $133
4 Day 415 | 493
7 Day 667 | 789
Child (5 - 12)
1 Day $ 59 | $ 69
4 Day 216 | 251
7 Day 356 | 403
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The best deal around for holiday skiing or riding for a limited (up to 7) number of days
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All day passes have access to 17 resorts
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4-Day+ passes have access to 26 resorts
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Discounts up to 50% off window rates, even over holidays
REGIONAL Passes
INDY PASS
120+ Resorts, 2 Days at each
Primary Regions
West, Midwest, East
Resort Highlights by Region
West: Powder Mountain, UT; Beaver Mt, UT; Brundage, ID; Red Lodge MT, Snow King, WY
Midwest: Big Powderhorn, MI; Nordic Mountain, WI; Tyrol Ski Area, WI, Granite Peak, WI
East: Jay Peak, VT; Magic Mountain, VT; Cannon, NH; Shawnee, PA; Massanutten, VA; Suicide Six, VT; Bolton Valley, VT, Catamount, NY
Adult Price Starts:
$279
POWER PASS
8 Resorts with unlimited access, 3 days each at the others
Primary Regions
Southwest Rockies (CO, AZ, NM)
Resort Highlights by Region
Colorado: Purgatory, Hesperus
Utah: Nordic Valley
Southwest: Sipapu, Snowbowl
*Check back, new parters TBD
Why we like it: Visit the slopes regularly with unlimited access to your local resort and take a few trips to partner destinations such as Loveland & Monarch Mountain
Breakeven value: ~8 - 12 days / Full; ~5 - 7 days / Local
Adult Price Starts:
Varies
ADD-ON PASSES
POWDER ALLIANCE
21 Resorts, 1 unlimited access, 3 days each at the other 20
Primary Regions
West (Rockies, Sierras, Southwest)
Resort Highlights by Region
Colorado: Monarch
Califonia: Sugar Bowl, Sierra at Tahoe
Northwest: Steven's Pass, Whitewater
Why we like it: Enjoy the benefits of an Anytime Season Pass at your "home" mountain and add variety to your routine with a few long weekends at "neighboring" resort
Breakeven value: Depends on Season Pass cost, ~ 8 - 10 days
Adult Price:
$450-$900
FREEDOM PASS
19 Resorts, 1 unlimited access, 3 days each at the other 18
Primary Regions
Rockies, Northeast
Resort Highlights by Region
Colorado: Purgatory, Hesperus
Southwest: Nordic Valley, Snowbowl
VT/NH: Bolton Valley, Magic Mountain, Whaleback, Dartmouth Skiway
Why we like it: Unlimted access to your home resort and take a long weekends at resorts across the U.S. - explore from New England, to the Southwest Rockies and even Eaglecrest, Alaska
Breakeven value: ~8 - 12 days / Full; ~5 - 7 days / Local
Adult Price:
$499 -599