Ikon Pass adds new resorts, new perks and ski-for-the-rest-of-the-season access

Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information.

Although winter is almost over, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your ski plans for next year — that is, if you want to get the best price possible. We’ve already seen details for the Epic Pass, but if you’ve been holding out to see what the Ikon Pass has in store, those details are out and available — although the pass won’t be available for purchase until Thursday.

As we’ve seen in the past, the Ikon Pass is continuing to offer many pass types, ensuring there’s an option that works best for your ski habits, even if you only have one or two ski trips planned for the season. And for those who purchase now, you can even ski for the rest of this winter season — for free — at participating resorts, which is a huge perk. Purchasing early also makes it easier to book the best slope-side hotels on points.

So, let’s look into the pass and see what changes you can expect for next winter — especially with many new resorts added.

Ikon Pass basics

The Ikon Pass network is now made up of more than 50 ski resorts around the globe. Some of them provide unlimited skiing, while others have a capped number of days based on the exact type of Ikon Pass you purchase.

Eligible resorts can vary by pass level. These resorts include both bigger and smaller names, such as Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Copper Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Deer Valley, Jackson Hole, Tremblant, Taos, Big Sky, Sugarloaf and Stratton in the U.S., Canada and beyond.

You can find the full list of resorts on the Ikon Pass website.

There is a less expensive Ikon Base Pass with some restrictions; a mid-tier Ikon Base Plus Pass with the same restrictions but more mountain access; the full Ikon Pass; and a two-, three- or four-day Session Pass.

Related: How your kids can ski for free this winter

2025-2026 Ikon Pass prices

For the 2025-2026 ski season, the full Ikon Pass prices are:

• Adults: $1,329
• Skiers ages 13 to 22: $989
• College students/nurses/members of the military: $969
• Kids ages 5 to 12: $369 (for a limited time, save up to $200 with the purchase of any adult pass — up to two passes per adult)
• Kids ages 4 and younger: $149 (though keep in mind that many mountains offer free skiing to 4-year-olds)

This pass has no blackout dates and offers unlimited skiing at 18 destinations and up to seven days at 41 additional mountains.

New for the 2025-2026 season, guests who purchase the Ikon Pass will now receive an unlimited number of days at Arapahoe Basin.

For the 2025-2026 ski season, the Ikon Base Pass prices are:

• Adults: $909
• Skiers ages 13 to 22: $659
• College students/nurses/members of the military: $649
• Kids ages 5 to 12: $299 (for a limited time, save up to $200 with the purchase of any adult pass — up to two passes per adult)
• Kids ages 4 and younger: $99 (though many mountains offer free skiing to 4-year-olds)

The Base Pass has a few peak blackout dates, unlimited skiing at 14 destinations and up to five days at 39 additional mountains.

You can add five-day access to Aspen Snowmass, Deer Valley Resort, Sun Valley, Jackson Hole, Alta, Sun Valley, Snowbasin and Taos for an additional $250 with the Ikon Base Plus Pass for adults. (Blackout dates include Dec. 27-31, 2025; Jan. 17-18, 2026; and Feb. 14-15, 2026. Southern Hemisphere blackout dates include July 5-20, 2025, and July 4-19, 2026.)

Related: The right — and wrong — age for kids to start skiing

For the 2025-2026 ski season, the Ikon Session Pass pricing is:

• Adults: $459 for four days, $389 for three days and $259 for two days
• Skiers ages 13 to 22: $389 for four days, $329 for three days and $229 for two days
• College students/nurses/members of the military: $389 for four days, $329 for three days and $229 for two days
• Kids ages 0 to 12: $289 for four days, $239 for three days and $169 for two days (though many mountains offer free skiing for kids up to 4 or 5 years old)

This pass gives you up to four days of skiing at 43 destinations, although blackout dates apply at all resorts. For an adult, this means $115 to $129 per day, which may or may not be a good deal, depending on where you’re looking to ski.

For example, at Steamboat, a one-day walk-up lift ticket could cost as much as $309, and a four-day consecutive ticket could cost close to $1,236. This makes the pass well worth it. But if you’re an East Coast skier, you might not find it’s as useful of a deal.

Keep in mind that this is the early bird pricing. While we don’t know how long the current pricing will last, there will probably be a few more price increases until passes go off sale — typically around November. In the past, we’ve never seen pricing go less than when passes were initially released. So, if you want to ski for less, lock in your pass soon before the next round of increased pricing.

Ski spring 2025 with the Ikon Pass

Those new to the Ikon Pass who purchase next year’s pass can even ski this spring on it. The 2025-2026 Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Plus Pass and Ikon Base Pass (except when noted below) allow access this spring at the following resorts:

Immediate access at purchase:

• Big Bear Mountain Resort (Bear Mountain and Snow Summit)
• Blue Mountain in Canada
• Crystal (Ikon Pass only)
• Schweitzer (Ikon Pass only)
• Snowshoe
• Snow Valley
• Solitude
• Stratton
• Sugarbush

Access on March 31:

• June Mountain (Ikon Pass only)
• Mammoth Mountain (Ikon Pass only)
• Palisades Tahoe (Ikon Pass only)
• Winter Park (Ikon Pass only)
• Arapahoe Basin (Ikon Pass only)
• Deer Valley Resort (Ikon Pass only)
• Steamboat (Ikon Pass only)
• Tremblant (Ikon Pass only)

Access on April 7:

• June Mountain
• Mammoth Mountain
• Palisades Tahoe
• Winter Park
• Steamboat
• Tremblant

New for the 2025-2026 season

If you had the Ikon Pass last year, there are a few enhancements for this winter — along with the loss of one resort. Those in New York state will be sad to hear that Windham Mountain Club will no longer be on any Ikon Pass product for next season.

However, for those looking to ski in Europe, you’ll now have access to Ischgl in Austria. With 1,237 acres of skiable terrain, this is a great addition to the pass. This resort typically also has a longer season than most, with snow from November to May.

Additionally, Ikon has partnered with four more resorts, and as part of their “bonus mountain” benefits, Ikon Pass holders will receive two free (nonblackout) days at the following resorts (note that access is not available to those with the Ikon Base Pass):

• Wild Mountain (Minnesota)
• Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area (Minnesota)
• Cranmore Mountain Resort (New Hampshire)
• Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort (Massachusetts)

There have been a few — although not many — access changes as well. Arapahoe Basin will now have unlimited access with Ikon Pass, which is great for those who live in or around Colorado.

There are also even more money-saving discounts from Ikon Pass partners, such as Gravity Haus, Whitespace, 4frnt Skis & Gear and Sixt Car Rental. This is in addition to the handful of partners introduced last season.

Additionally, reservations will still be required at select resorts for the 2025-2026 season.

Related: The best ski resorts in the US for your next trip to the slopes 

Assurance plan

Making an expensive purchase and not knowing what the next season will bring can be a scary thought.

Fortunately, Ikon still offers its “Confidence to Buy” plan for the 2025-2026 season. This is the same plan introduced over the past few years and is automatically included in the price of your lift ticket. This allows any passholder to receive a credit for the price paid to apply to the following year’s (in this case, the 2026-2027) ski season for any reason, no questions asked.

You’ll have until Dec. 11, 2025, to select this option. Note: If you already purchased your pass this spring and used it during the spring ski season, you won’t be able to qualify for the credit.

Use a payment plan

Ski passes are a big investment. Fortunately, there’s a payment plan option for the Ikon Pass if you want to lock in the current price and spread out payments.

You’ll put $0 down and then have the option to split the payment over three, six or 12 months — just pay attention to the annual percentage rate. During checkout, you can see your options and the cost depending on the plan selected.

If you’re paying it off in one chunk, check out the best credit cards to use for ski pass purchases. Ski tickets don’t always code under one particular bonus category, so a card that awards bonus points on everyday purchases can be your best bet.

Points-friendly properties at Ikon Pass resorts

While you’re mapping out your 2025-2026 ski passes and resorts, you might as well factor in hotels.

Marriott properties seem to align most frequently with the Ikon Pass, and Hyatt properties often align well with the Epic Pass. There are exceptions, though.

A few points-friendly properties to consider if you pick up the Ikon Pass are:

• The St. Regis Deer Valley (Marriott Bonvoy)
• Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (World of Hyatt)
• Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection (Marriott Bonvoy)
• The St. Regis Aspen Resort (Marriott Bonvoy)
• W Aspen (Marriott Bonvoy)
• Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas (Marriott Bonvoy)
• The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth (Marriott Bonvoy)
• Le Westin Tremblant (Marriott Bonvoy)
• SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole (Marriott Bonvoy)
• The Cloudveil, Autograph Collection (Marriott Bonvoy)
• Bluegreen Vacations South Mountain, Ascend Resort Collection (Choice Privileges)
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln East — White Mountains (IHG One Rewards)
• Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Hilton Honors)
• Hilton Niseko Village (Hilton Honors)
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fraser — Winter Park Area (IHG One Rewards)

Related: 17 of our favorite ski-friendly resort hotels you can book on points

Bottom line

If you’re looking to hit the slopes this winter, this is a great time to purchase the pass at the least expensive price you’ll see all year. You can also take advantage of some spring skiing for free. With daily pricing at the mountain costing an arm and a leg these days, an Ikon Pass can bring your cost down significantly.

And as a passholder, you’ll also receive extra perks on the mountain, such as first tracks on designated days; 15% off food, beverage and retail; two complimentary bike park tickets at select destinations; 25% off friends and family; and helicopter skiing discounts.