2026/27 Ikon Pass Buyer's Guide

The Ikon Pass is back for another season, offering access to more than 70 ski resorts across the world, plus several brand new perks for pass holders during the 2026-27 season. While there are several offerings that can make choosing the right pass a tough call, you will most certainly find the pass that fits the skiing needs of you and your family.

The Ikon Pass is owned and operated by the Alterra Mountain Company, a group of 18 very unique resorts. Each resort is different in terms of character and independence to offer rewarding experiences to their guests. You won’t be lacking for ski and ride trails this winter that accept some form of the Ikon Pass. Note: Ikon Passes go on sale March 12. You’ll get the best pricing by purchasing them early. Come December, sales end.

Ikon Pass Offerings

When it comes to the Ikon Pass, there are three choices. The full pass, which starts at $1,399, provides access to 76 resorts worldwide—some of which provide unlimited days of skiing and riding. Other resorts provide up to seven days of skiing and riding.

Then, there’s the Ikon Base Pass, which provides a similarly wide range of destinations, but with some catches. This pass is subject to black out dates at some resorts, and instead of seven days at select destinations, pass holders only get five. Starting at $949 for adults, this pass is a great option for those who want to ski multiple destinations but are unlikely to need seven days at limited access resorts.

Finally, the Ikon Session Pass provides up to four days of access at most participating resorts, offering flexibility to those seeking access to premium mountains. Prices start at $299, but note that this pass is subject to blackout dates. We’d recommend this pass for skiers and riders who won’t be visiting the mountains a lot, but still want to take advantage of flexibility.

These passes go on sale for the 2026/27 season on March 12. Buy early to take advantage of a lower price. Note that some Ikon Pass destinations require reservations, which can be made for free on the pass website after purchase. This year, the Ikon Pass buyers will also be able to take advantage of the new risk-free refund policy. Pass holders who have not scanned their pass by January 15, 2027 will be eligible for a full refund. Passes with only one scan by that date can get a 50% refund.

Finally, those who jump on the Ikon Pass early can enjoy unlimited spring skiing for the end of the 2025/26 ski season. Starting March 12, 2026, get immediate unlimited spring skiing access at Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Crystal Mountain, Schweitzer, Solitude Mountain Resort, Snowshoe, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, and Blue Mountain, Canada. Starting April 6 get access to Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Tremblant, and Deer Valley (no reservations required).

What Else is New?

Skiers age 23-28 can take advantage of the all new Squad Pack, which allows five friends to save $199 each on an Ikon Base Pass when one person buys all the passes on one transaction. Families will also be eligible for some savings. For each adult Ikon Pass they purchase, they can get up to $100 off each child pass they purchase.

In addition to new opportunities to save some cash, Ikon Pass holders will get two free days at “Bonus Mountains”—destinations that typically do not accept Ikon Passes. The following resorts are participating: Tamarack, Idaho; Devil’s Head, Wisconsin; Wild Mountain, Minnesota; Buck Hill, Minnesota; Cranmore, New Hampshire; Ski Butternut, Massachusetts; Grouse Mountain, British Columbia.

Ikon also announced expanded access in Colorado and the Midwest. Arapahoe Basin, which previously limited access to five days for Ikon Base Pass holders, will allow unlimited access to those pass holders. Snowmass will offer five days of access to Base Pass holders, and Aspen Snowmass is no longer requiring reservations. Over in the Midwest, three new destinations are on the pass, offering seven days of access to Ikon Pass holders and five days to Base Pass holders: Snowriver (MI), Lutsen Mountains (MN) and Granite Peak (WI).

Ikon Pass North American Ski Destinations

Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat Winter Park Resort, Alyeska, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Eldora Mountain Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Big Sky Resort, Sun Valley, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, Killington, Pico, Blue Mountain, Camelback, Snowshoe, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt. Bachelor, Schweitzer, Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Ski Big 3, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, RED Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Panorama Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks Resort, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Taos Ski Valley, Granite Peak, Lutsen Mountains, Snowriver, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Alta Ski Area, Schweitzer, Snowbird, Snowbasin, Chamonix Mont Blanc Valley, Dolomiti Superski, Grandvalira Resorts Andorra, Kitzbuhel, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Thredbo, Mt. Buller, Coronet Paek, The Remarkables, Megève, Mt. Hutt, Niseko United, Lotte Arai Resort, Valle Nevado, Ischgl, and Valle D’Aosta’s: Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Cervino, La Thuile Espace San Bernardo, Pila, Monterosa, Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, Mt. T, Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort, Furano Ski Resort, APPI Resort, NEKOMA Mountain, Zao Onsen, Yunding Snow Park,, and Mona Yongpyong.

Unlimited Access Resorts

Here are the resorts with unlimited access for the Ikon Pass.

Ikon Pass Pricing

Ikon Pass—starts at $1,349

Base Pass—starts at $924

Session Pass—starts at $299

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Ikon Pass Perks And Discounts

Purchasing your Ikon Pass early comes with several valuable perks. At some resorts, you can start skiing during the current season at participating resorts, as soon as you’ve purchased the 2026/27 pass. Ikon Pass holders receive a complimentary 1‑year membership to Protect Our Winters, along with a variety of on‑mountain discounts. These include savings on food, beverage, retail, and select activities at participating Ikon destinations, as well as access to preferred pricing on additional experiences throughout the season.

Pass holders also enjoy discounts from several outdoor brands, including Smartwool, Icebreaker and The North Face. Ikon also continues to offer exclusive benefits and early booking opportunities for heli‑skiing experiences with CMH, including credits that can be applied toward eligible trips during the winter season.

The benefits don’t stop there—this year, pass holders can get a discount on Ship Skis. The service makes it easy to get your skis to a new destination, as they conveniently pick them up at your house and ship them to your destination. When you’re done, they’ll make sure they arrive back at your front door safely. Traveling skiers can also take advantage of a 15% discount on the wildly popular Away Luggage, plus, returning customers will be eligible to choose from a number of rewards, which include a free night worth 25,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, up to two free days of gear rental from Ski Butlers and up to $300 in mountain credits.

Blackout Dates

There are no holiday blackout dates on the full Ikon Pass. However, the Base and Session passes have blackout dates.

Ikon Pass Changes For 2026-2027

Ikon’s 2-day tier of ski areas, called Bonus Mountains has expanded to include Tamarack (ID), Devil’s Head (WI), Wild Mountan (MN), Buck Hill (MN), Cranmore (NH), Jiminy Peak (MA), Ski Butternut (MA) and Grouse Mountain (BC). Note that these won’t be available on the base or session passes, and they’re subject to blackout dates on the full Ikon Pass. Access is also expanding in Colorado, with unlimited access at Arapahoe Basin and five-day access to Snowmass now being extended to Base Pass holders. Additionally, reservations are no longer required at Aspen Snowmass.

Also new this year, pass holders can opt to reuse their 2025/26 card to help the company cut back on waste.

Ikon Pass Vs. Ikon Base

The main difference between the Ikon Pass and the Ikon Base Pass pass is the Ikon Pass gets you everything at 50-plus resorts — the whole banana. The Ikon Base Pass includes select blackout dates but gets you unlimited access to 14 destinations and 5 days of skiing at over 30 destinations.

While you’re here, check out our news on the Epic Pass, Mountain Collective, and Indy Pass.

2026/27 Ikon Pass Buyer’s Guide