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Epic and Ikon Are About To Raise Prices Again: Here's When

Why pay more? Here's when the megapasses are going to raise prices once more before going off sale in December.

Jamie AranoffOctober 2, 2026

Resort Skiing

The Break-Even Point for Every Major Ski Pass, Ranked

We crunched the numbers on Ikon, Epic, Indy, Mountain Collective, and Snow Pass to find out exactly how many days you need on the slopes before each one starts saving you money.

Samantha BermanJune 22, 20262

Resort Skiing

A Brand New Ski Pass Is Hitting The Market. Here's What We Know.

Can this new pass offering compete with the major players? We break it all down so you can make the smartest purchase.

Jamie AranoffMay 14, 2026

Resort Skiing

Every Major Ski Pass, Decoded for Summer Skiing

Want more winter? An overview of Southern Hemisphere ski access on the major season passes.

Samantha BermanApril 27, 2026

Resort Skiing

Bought a Ski Pass and Didn’t Use It? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Get Back.

Ikon Pass quietly nixed its pass deferral policy. Here's what's taking its place, and how it compares to what's on offer at Epic, et al.

Samantha BermanApril 10, 2026

News

Ikon Expands Base Pass Access and Debuts Industry-Leading Refund Policy for 2026-'27 Season

The pass will cost a little more next year, but skiers get better access and more perks.

Jamie AranoffMarch 6, 20261

News

Indy Pass Is Back on Sale—and It’s Doubling Down on Affordable Skiing

A price cut, new international partners, and a continued promise of fewer crowds, more access, and a return to skiing as it's meant to be.

Samantha BermanMarch 3, 20261

News

This Multi-Pass Just Became a Contender For Eastern Skiers

The Mountain Collective announced a steep new Eastern addition to its 2025-’26 resort roster.

Samantha BermanJuly 22, 2025

Resort Skiing

A New Season Pass Debuts for 2025-'26, But It'll Cost You

Boyne Resorts’ new pass option offers unlimited skiing at its 10 resorts, plus a bunch of other perks.

Samantha BermanApril 30, 2025

News

Epic Pass Price Crests $1K For the First Time, and Is On Sale Now

From pricing to what's new, here's the scoop on the 2025-'26 offering.

Samantha BermanMarch 4, 2025

News

Exclusive: Reed Hastings on Nixing Lift Tickets on Peak Weekends at Powder Mountain

SKI sat down with the resort's CEO to dig into the ski area’s unique new directive.

Samantha BermanOctober 17, 2024

Resort Skiing

7 Season Passes Not Named Ikon or Epic To Consider This Season

What's a reciprocal pass, and is it an option for you? Find out here.

Samantha BermanSeptember 16, 2025

Resort Skiing

11 Season Passes With Free or Discounted Buddy Tickets

Epic and Ikon are hardly the only deals in town when it comes to enticing friends and family to join in on the slopes next season.

Evie CarrickSeptember 19, 2025

Culture

Update: How Much Should I Tip My Ski Instructor And 6 Other Things You’ve Always Wanted To Know

You asked, we answered. Here are some of the most FAQs that come across our desks.

Jamie AranoffMarch 13, 2025

Resort Skiing

Here's When Each Season Pass Goes Off Sale for the Winter. (Hint: It's Soon.)

Buy your season pass before they go off sale for the 2023-'24 winter or risk getting stuck paying abominable window rates.

Samantha BermanNovember 27, 2023

News

Alterra Mountain Company To Add More Heli-Skiing to Its Portfolio

The Ikon Pass parent company announced plans to acquire B.C.-based Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing by the end of the year.

Samantha BermanOctober 11, 2023

News

This Season Pass is Very Unexpectedly Going Off Sale Tonight

Usually on sale into December or beyond, the Indy Pass is seeing record growth and will halt sales on April 10.

Samantha BermanApril 10, 2023

Resort Skiing

Your 13 Most Commonly Asked Epic and Ikon Pass Questions Answered

Which pass offers spring access? Which one includes insurance? When do prices go up? All your questions addressed in one place.

Samantha BermanApril 10, 20263

Resort Skiing

How To Choose the Best Season Pass for Your Family

Skiing with kids requires a true dedication to this sport we love. Here’s how the passes shake out when it comes to value and terrain.

Samantha BermanApril 10, 2026

Resort Skiing

Epic or Ikon: Which Multipass Offers the Best Perks?

You might not consider extra benefits when deciding what to buy, but ... look at all these benefits! Here's a breakdown.

Samantha BermanApril 10, 2026

season passes

Latest Stories

Epic and Ikon Are About To Raise Prices Again: Here's When

The Break-Even Point for Every Major Ski Pass, Ranked

A Brand New Ski Pass Is Hitting The Market. Here's What We Know.

Every Major Ski Pass, Decoded for Summer Skiing

Bought a Ski Pass and Didn’t Use It? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Get Back.

Ikon Expands Base Pass Access and Debuts Industry-Leading Refund Policy for 2026-'27 Season

Indy Pass Is Back on Sale—and It’s Doubling Down on Affordable Skiing

This Multi-Pass Just Became a Contender For Eastern Skiers

A New Season Pass Debuts for 2025-'26, But It'll Cost You

Epic Pass Price Crests $1K For the First Time, and Is On Sale Now

Exclusive: Reed Hastings on Nixing Lift Tickets on Peak Weekends at Powder Mountain

7 Season Passes Not Named Ikon or Epic To Consider This Season

11 Season Passes With Free or Discounted Buddy Tickets

Update: How Much Should I Tip My Ski Instructor And 6 Other Things You’ve Always Wanted To Know

Here's When Each Season Pass Goes Off Sale for the Winter. (Hint: It's Soon.)

Alterra Mountain Company To Add More Heli-Skiing to Its Portfolio

This Season Pass is Very Unexpectedly Going Off Sale Tonight

Your 13 Most Commonly Asked Epic and Ikon Pass Questions Answered

How To Choose the Best Season Pass for Your Family

Epic or Ikon: Which Multipass Offers the Best Perks?

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