Epic Pass 2026-2027

The Epic Pass for 2026-2027 costs $1,089 for adults with full access and no holiday blackouts, or $809 with blackout restrictions over peak holiday periods. Active military pay just $215 — the best single ski pass discount in the industry. Veterans qualify for $620. Young adults ages 13–30 (Gen Z pricing) pay $869 full or $649 with blackouts. The Epic Pass price increases after April 12, 2026.

Epic Pass resorts include Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, Okemo, and 35+ more across North America, Europe, and Australia. Epic is strongest for skiers based in Colorado's Front Range, the Northeast, and those who prioritize access to Vail Resorts properties.

Ikon Pass 2026-2027

The Ikon Pass for 2026-2027 costs $1,349 for adults with full unlimited access, or $949 with blackout dates. Military, nurses, and students can access discounted pricing at $899 (blackout) or $589 (with restrictions). Renewal holders receive a $50 loyalty discount. Gen Z pricing starts at $750. New for 2026-27: Snowmass rejoins the network; A-Basin is included on the base pass; Granite Peak, Lutsen, and Snowriver join as full partners.

Ikon Pass resorts include Deer Valley, Alta, Snowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Big Sky, Killington, Stratton, Revelstoke, and 50+ more. Ikon is the strongest choice for Utah-based skiers, those targeting Jackson Hole or Aspen, and serious backcountry or steep-terrain skiers.

Indy Pass 2026-2027

The Indy Pass costs $419 for adults with no blackout dates, or $369 with some restrictions. Renewal holders receive a $20 discount. The Indy Pass covers 300+ independent resorts across North America and guarantees a full refund if the resort count drops below 300 before November 1, 2026.

The Indy Pass is best for casual skiers planning fewer than 8 days per season, those who prefer smaller independent resorts over mega-resort networks, and skiers in regions underserved by Epic and Ikon. It is not competitive with Epic or Ikon for frequent destination resort skiers.

Mountain Collective Pass 2026-2027

The Mountain Collective pass costs $669 for adults ($529 Gen Z) and provides 2 free days at each of 24 premium partner resorts, plus 50% off additional days. Partner resorts include Aspen Snowmass, Alta, Snowbird, Jackson Hole, Big Sky, Revelstoke, Squaw Valley (Palisades Tahoe), and others.

Mountain Collective is ideal for skiers targeting a curated selection of independent premium resorts — particularly those who want access to Aspen and Alta without purchasing a full Ikon Pass. It is not suited for high-volume skiers (21+ days) due to the 2-day cap per resort.

Ski Pass Comparison: Which Pass Is Right for You?

Choosing the right ski pass for 2026-2027 depends on four key factors: how many days you ski, which resorts you target, whether you qualify for demographic discounts (military, Gen Z, student, nurse), and how much you value economic savings vs desired mountain experience.

• Active military: Epic Pass at $215 is the clear choice — no other pass comes close on value.
• Colorado Front Range skiers (15+ days): Epic Pass covers Vail, Breck, Keystone, and Beaver Creek with no blackouts.
• Utah-based skiers: Ikon Pass includes Alta, Snowbird, Deer Valley, Solitude, Brighton, and Park City — the best Utah coverage of any pass.
• Northeast skiers: Both Epic (Stowe, Okemo) and Ikon (Killington, Stratton, Sugarbush) have strong Northeast coverage. Compare resorts in your rotation.
• Casual skiers (under 8 days): The Indy Pass at $369–$419 offers the lowest entry point with wide resort coverage.
• Gen Z / Young Adults: Epic's Gen Z pricing ($649–$869) or Ikon's Gen Z pricing ($750) are both competitive. Run the calculator above to see which scores higher for your profile.

Use the Alpine Architect ski pass comparison calculator above to get a personalized recommendation based on your exact skiing profile — terrain preferences, home region, skiing volume, and any demographic discounts you qualify for.