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Home » 2025/26 Ikon Pass Buyer’s Guide

2025/26 Ikon Pass Buyer’s Guide

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The current ski/snowboard season is still underway, but passes for next season are on sale – get the best prices through April 17, when prices increase.

There are big changes changes to the Ikon Pass for to this pass next season, with new resorts added, one leaving, and the end of the Base Pass Plus, plus price increases.

Here are the details.

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Ikon Pass Prices 2025/26 Season

Passes went on sale on Thursday, March 13, 2025 for the 2025/26 season.

Pricing for the full Ikon Pass now starts at $1,329 and $909 for the Ikon Base Pass, up $50-$80 over the current season.

The multi—day Session Pass remains the same, at $259, for a two-day pass.

  • Ikon Pass starting at $1,329 ($1,789 CAD)
  • Ikon Base Pass starting at $909 ($1,229 CAD)
  • Ikon Session Pass starting at $259 ($349 CAD)

Base Pass Plus provided access to premier destinations including Jackson Hole, Deer Valley and Snowbasin.  The end of that pass apparently means those upscale destinations move into the full pass.

For a limited time, save up to $200 ($280 CAD) on Child passes with the purchase of any Adult pass. To provide additional value for families looking to ski and ride together, Ikon Pass holders can purchase up to two discounted Child Ikon Passes or Child Ikon Base Passes for children ages 5-12 with the purchase of an Adult Ikon Pass or Adult Ikon Base Pass.

For a limited time, renewal discounts are offered to 24/25 Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders for the 25/26 season, with savings of up to $100 ($130 CAD).

For a limited time, save up to $200 on every winter 25/26 vacation booked before May 2, 2025 with Ikon Pass Travel, an exclusive trip planning site for pass holders across all Ikon resorts.  Browse and compare airfare, hotels, and activities across Ikon Pass destinations to create a vacation package or be matched with an Ikon Pass Travel specialist. (Terms and conditions apply.)

season pass deals and discounts for skiing/snowboarding_evelynkanterChanges to Ikon Pass Member Resorts

Windham Mountain Club in the Catskills, two hours north of New York City, is leaving the Ikon Pass at the end of this season, as its new owners prioritize the private club aspect of the mountain over public access.

  • Ikon Pass holders will be able to use their passes at Windham for the remainder of the current season.

Also in the Northeast, Jiminy Peak (Mass.) and Cranmore (NH) in the Northeast and Wild Mountain and Buck Hill in Minnesota have joined as “bonus” mountains, offering two days each.

Also new is Ischgl, a resort in Austria that borders Switzerland, the seventh Ikon Pass destination in Europe. Ski or ride 1,273 acres across Austria and Switzerland and experience joie de vivre in this Tyrolean alpine town.

Ischgl is one of Europe’s most dynamic ski destinations, where Austria meets Switzerland for a seamless cross-border experience. For deep powder and big mountain lines, head to Val Gronda where a giant cable car brings guests into an untouched backcountry zone, where skiers and riders can drop in on open bowls and long descents.

Known for its long season with snow from November to May, a modern lift system, and legendary après-ski, Ischgl delivers the ideal mix of sport, lifestyle, and entertainment, capped off by its Top of the Mountain concerts, featuring global music icons.

For the 25/26 season, Arapahoe Basin in Colorado will now have unlimited access with no blackouts on Ikon Pass. Ikon Base Pass will remain at 5-day access, also with no blackouts.

Ikon Pass 2025/26 Season Discounts & Benefits

Buy now and get unlimited spring skiing at up to 17 mountains, with immediate access at select destinations. New for 25/26 – upgrade from an Ikon Base Pass and get an extra week of spring skiing at select destinations.

New Ikon Pass Holders

  • Starting March 13 – Get immediate unlimited spring skiing access at Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Solitude, Snowshoe, Stratton, Sugarbush, Schweitzer, Crystal Mountain, and Blue Mountain, Canada
  • Starting March 31 – one week earlier than spring 2024 – Get access to Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Tremblant, and Deer Valley (no reservations required)

New Ikon Base Pass Holders

  • Starting March 13 – Get immediate unlimited spring skiing access at Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Solitude, Snowshoe, Stratton, Sugarbush, and Blue Mountain, Canada
  • Starting April 7 – Get access to Winter Park, Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, and Tremblant

2025 spring access is not available on any 25/26 Ikon Session Pass
Heli Discounts
Get up to $2,000 CAD to be used toward a CMH Heli-Skiing and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing adventure during select dates throughout the 25/26 winter season. (Terms & conditions apply.)

More Free Summer Bike Park Days

This summer, Ikon Pass will now come with two free bike park lift tickets to use at their choice of select destinations: Mammoth Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Steamboat, Aspen Snowmass, Taos Ski Valley, Sun Valley, Schweitzer, Snowshoe, Panorama, RED Mountain, Sun Peaks, Revelstoke, Snowbasin, Solitude, Brighton, Stratton, Killington, Loon Mountain, Sugarloaf, The Highlands, Blue Mountain, PA, and Grandvalira Resorts Andorra.

Ikon Base Pass will continue to receive one free bike park lift ticket; benefit is not valid on Ikon Session Pass. Terms & conditions apply.

Ikon Pass logo_evelynkanter.comNew Discounts at Ikon Pass Partners

Gravity Haus 

  • Get 20% off a Gravity Haus membership. With locations in Steamboat, Winter Park, Aspen, Jackson Hole, and soon Big Sky, Ikon Pass holders can enjoy perks, lodging discounts, fitness, recovery, co-working and gear, while connecting with fellow adventurers that fuel a passion for exploration.

Whitespace.

  • Shaun White’s WHITESPACE is the exclusive snowboard partner of Ikon Pass with special 20% savings on boards crafted for riders, by riders.

4FRNT Skis & Gear

  • Get up with 20% off a one-time purchase of award-winning 4FRNT branded gear.

NEW: SIXT Car Rental

  • Save up to 20% off car rentals with SIXT, the preferred rental car company of Ikon Pass. Pass holders can save on ski trips and anywhere else their travels may take them.

NEW: Bonus Mountain Access

  • Get two free days at bonus mountains across North America including Wild Mountain and Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area in Minnesota, Cranmore Mountain Resort in New Hampshire, and Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Massachusetts.

The North Face

  • Elevate your adventures with 20% off gear at thenorthface.com.

Blenders

  • Save up to 40% on Blenders’ cleanest and coldest sunglasses, snow goggles, and helmets at blenderseyewear.com.

Under Canvas

  • As an Ikon Pass holder, seize an exclusive discount on any immersive experience from Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality. Choose from 14 extraordinary destinations with safari-inspired accommodations, including Moab, Zion, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more.

 US Ski & Snowboard Team

  • Get 30% off the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team’s Insider Fan Program. Help support the athletes and get exclusive access at domestic World Cup events, athlete meet-and-greets, partner discounts, custom swag, and more.

Ikon Pass First Tracks

  • Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders can access untouched powder and corduroy before the lifts open one designated morning per month in January, February, and March 2026 at participating destinations during the 25/26 winter season. (Ikon Pass First Tracks is not available on the 25/26 Ikon Session Pass.)

Payment Plan with Affirm

  • For a limited time, lock in an Ikon Pass with Affirm for as low as $0 down and 0% APR, and split the payments over 3, 6, or 12 months. (Terms apply.)

Confidence to Buy

No Hassle Deferral: If a 25/26 Ikon Pass holder decides not to use their pass after purchase, for any reason, by December 11, 2025, they can elect to defer their pass to receive a full credit for the purchase price of their unused 25/26 Ikon Pass to be used toward the purchase of a 26/27 Ikon Pass. Additional coverage options can be purchased through Spot Insurance. (Terms and conditions apply.)

IKON PASS BY THE NUMBERS                                         
Destinations: 61
Continents: 5
Countries: 11
States: 16
Canadian Provinces: 4
European Countries: 5
Total Acres: 268,957
Trails: 7,486
Lifts: 1,689

Ikon Pass goes on sale for winter 25/26 on March 13, 2025. For more information please visit www.ikonpass.com.


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