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Most people associate winter with ski passes, but a number of offerings unlock a treasure trove of adventures in the off-season, too, including scenic gondola rides, bike park access and lodging discounts.
If you’re looking to reap the benefits of the Ikon of Epic pass, it’s important to note that summer offerings typically kick in by purchasing a pass for the upcoming season. For example, a 2025/26 pass will not roll over into summer, but if you’ve already scored your 2026/27 pass, you can take advantage of summer opportunities.
Here’s some advice on using your ski pass for summer fun, along with some ski resorts offering incredible experiences.
Multi-Resort Passes with Summer Perks
To get the best deals and summer access, we recommend purchasing season passes early. The Ikon and Epic pass are both on sale now. Find a comparison here.
Ikon Pass
The Ikon Pass is one of the largest multi-resort pass offerings, and along with winter access to over 70 destinations, it allows summer adventures at a number of ski resorts. Skiers and snowboarders who purchase their 2026/27 Ikon or Ikon Base pass this spring can take advantage of one (Base Pass) or two (Ikon) free bike park days at select locations. Note that the following blackout dates apply: July 3-5 and September 4-7, 2026. Many resorts also offer lift ticket discounts to mountain biking pass holders. Check with your selected resort for details.
The 2026/27 Ikon and Ikon Base passes also include scenic chairlift and goldola rides at 16 destinations, including Stratton, Big Sky, Crystal Mountain and Palisades Tahoe. Note that redeeming these rides counts as a pass scan, which means it will no longer be eligible for the Ikon’s new full refund program.
Epic Pass
Epic gives Epic and Epic Local pass holders free summer lift and gondola access to the same Vail-owned and operated resorts included with their ski pass during winter. Epic Pass holders also receive 20% off food, lodging, bike rentals and rounds of golf. Be sure to check the details of where the discounts apply, as each Epic resort has slightly different offerings. Vail, for example, has free lift access to the Eagle Bahn Gondola, while Keystone and Park City guests can access lift rides for scenic views and mountain biking and enjoy 20% off rounds of golf. In Canada, Epic pass holders can enjoy free scenic lift rides at Whistler Blackcomb and 20% off food and drinks, lodging, and bike rentals.
In California, just north of Lake Tahoe, Northstar offers a wide-range of summer activities like ziplining, hiking, Northern California’s largest bike park, and outdoor yoga. Epic Pass holders can enjoy free scenic lift rides, golf discounts, and 20% off lodging, food, and bike rentals. On the other side of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly offers one of the most beautiful scenic gondola rides for Epic Pass holders, featuring stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. On the East Coast, many of Epic’s resorts offer free scenic lift rides to pass holders. Additionally, those heading to Mount Snow and Okemo can enjoy food, lodging, and bike rental discounts. Mount Snow also has golf discounts for pass holders.
For more recommendations and details on scenic gondola rides, check out our article.
Power Pass
While the Power Pass is one of the newer multi-resort winter pass options, it offers some solid summer perks. Unique to the Power Pass is access to Spider Mountain Bike Park, a year-round bike resort. Power Pass and Power Pass Select holders get unlimited access to Spider Mountain Bike Park in Texas until April 2027, while Power Pass Core holders can enjoy four days at the bike park. Power Pass holders who purchase a 2026/27 pass early in the spring also get two mountain biking days at Lee Canyon, Brian Head, Pajarito, and Purgatory. The Power Kids Pass also offers unlimited mountain biking access at those resorts.
Additionally, the Power Pass also offers discounts for those who would rather spend their summers on the green than on a bike. The Power Pass and the Power Pass Select include five free rounds on weekdays (Mondays through Thursdays) at Birdie Ranch or Bison Golf Club, both located in Show Low, Arizona. Pass holders are also eligible for 25% off golf prices for another six rounds. These pass holders also receive additional discounts on restaurants, retail, and lodging at specific resorts. Check out the Power Pass website for additional benefit details.
Individual Ski Resorts with Summer Perks
Many individual ski resorts offer their winter pass holders incredible summer benefits. Whether you’re into hiking, mountain biking, golfing, or want to take a scenic gondola ride, you can do so with your season pass at a number of ski resorts. Below are sampling of resorts where your season pass comes in handy during the summer. If your favorite resort isn’t listed, we’d recommend checking their website for information.
Jackson Hole Resort, Wyoming
Jackson Hole is known for its incredible skiing, but summer here is just as spectacular. The resort has several season pass tiers, each with its own summer benefits. The premier level pass, the Peak Pass, includes a summer bike park pass, complimentary bike rental and tune, 12 evening gondola ride tickets for family and friends and access to summer sightseeing via the Aerial Tram, Bridger Gondola and Sweetwater Gondola. The other Jackson Hole passes, the Grand Pass, the Grand Bypass, the Midweek Bypass, and the 10-Day passes, each have varying levels of perks. Year-round, all pass holders receive discounts on retail, dining and lodging.
Check out lodging options at Jackson Hole
Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana
Whitefish, located near Glacier National Park, is a playground for outdoor adventure in Montana. Winter season pass holders get a whole host of benefits for the following summer season. Winter 2025/26 pass holders receive 50% off open activities until the end of June, free scenic lift rides, two half-off zip line tours, two half-off full-day bike park tickets, two half-off Aerial Adventure Park tickets, $20 off one bike park season pass, and 10% off dining, mountain bike rentals, and retail.
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Snowbird Resort, Utah
Summer in the Wasatch Mountains rivals winter in both beauty and adventure. When the snow melts, Snowbird Resort fans can make the most of their season perks and discover a whole new side of the mountain. Summit and Kids Freeloader Pass holders enjoy access to the Peruvian Chairlift, Scenic Tram Rides, and savings on retail purchases, making it easy to spend long days exploring the peaks. The Flex‑5 Pass also includes special discounts on summer camps, giving families even more ways to stay active and get outside.
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Copper Mountain, Colorado
A 2025/26 season pass to Copper Mountain offers tons of perks for summer fun. Copper Season Pass holders can enjoy unlimited scenic chairlift rides per day, 50% off daily bike haul tickets, 50% off a bike haul season pass, 15% off drop-in sessions at the Woodward Copper Barn with full access to the facility, and $200 off Woodward overnight summer camp or $100 off Woodward day camps.
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Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire
The summer benefits are alive and well on the East Coast, too. Cranmore Mountain offers 2025/26 season pass buyers deals for the upcoming summer. They have discounts on Summer Mountain Adventure Park tickets, free bike park lift tickets, bike park discounts, scenic summer chairlift rides and additional lodging and retail discounts. Cranmore offers five season pass options, each with varying levels of summer perks—compare passes here.
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Killington Resort, Vermont
The Beast of the East offers tons of extra for their Beast 365 Pass holders. Purchasers of the highest level pass get unlimited access to Killington and Pico Mountain. This includes unlimited bike park, golf and Adventure Center access. Killington also has designated summer passes available for biking, golfing, gondola rides, and the Adventure Center.
Check out lodging options at Killington
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March 23, 2026
