Ski season is underway, and Dec. 11 is the last day to buy an Ikon Pass for the 2025–2026 season. If you want access to dozens of top mountains this winter — including several new European and Asian resorts — you have only a few days to lock one in.
Ikon Pass basics
The Ikon Pass network includes more than 60 resorts worldwide. Some resorts offer unlimited days, while others limit days depending on the pass level. Resorts range from major names like Aspen Snowmass, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth, Deer Valley, Jackson Hole, Big Sky, Taos and Mont Tremblant to smaller regional mountains. Full resort listings are on the Ikon Pass website.
Pass options include the full Ikon Pass, the Ikon Base Pass (fewer benefits and some blackout dates) and two-, three- or four-day Session Passes.
2025–2026 Ikon Pass prices
Full Ikon Pass
– Adults: $1,519
– Ages 13–22: $1,179
– College students / nurses / military: $1,179
– Kids 5–12: $449
– Kids 4 and younger: $149 (many mountains allow free skiing for very young kids)
The full pass has no blackout dates, offers unlimited skiing at 18 destinations and up to seven days at 53 additional mountains.
Ikon Base Pass
– Adults: $1,099
– Ages 13–22: $819
– College students / nurses / military: $819
– Kids 5–12: $379
– Kids 4 and younger: $99
The Base Pass has some peak blackout dates (Dec. 27–31, 2025; Jan. 17–18, 2026; Feb. 14–15, 2026; Southern Hemisphere: July 4–19, 2026). It provides unlimited skiing at 14 destinations and up to five days at 51 additional mountains.
Ikon Session Pass
– Adults: $569 (4 days), $479 (3 days), $349 (2 days)
– Ages 13–22: $459 (4), $389 (3), $289 (2)
– College students / nurses / military: same as 13–22 pricing
– Kids 0–12: $349 (4), $289 (3), $229 (2)
The Session Pass provides up to four days at 44 destinations, with blackout dates at all resorts. Per-day value depends on where you ski; it can be a great deal at expensive destinations (e.g., peak single-day tickets at resorts like Steamboat can exceed $300).
What’s new for 2025–2026
– Removed: Windham Mountain Club (NY) is no longer in any Ikon product.
– Added: European resorts such as Ischgl (Austria), Valle d’Aosta (Italy, multiple mountains) and Megeve (France).
– Asia: Nine resorts across Japan, China and South Korea were added.
– Northeast/Midwest: Four more regional resorts joined.
– Bonus mountain benefit (not available to Base Pass holders): Full Ikon Pass holders receive two free (non-blackout) days at Wild Mountain (MN), Buck Hill (MN), Cranmore (NH) and Jiminy Peak (MA).
– Access changes: Arapahoe Basin now offers unlimited access on Ikon Pass; Taos Ski Valley is included on the Ikon Base Pass.
– Partner discounts: Savings are available with partners such as Gravity Haus, Whitespace, 4Frnt and Sixt.
– Reservations: Some resorts still require reservations into the 2025–2026 season.
Assurance plan
Ikon’s “Confidence to Buy” plan is included automatically. It provides a credit for the full pass price to apply to the following season for any reason, no questions asked. This option is available through Dec. 11. Note: if you already bought a pass in spring and used it during spring skiing, you may not qualify for the credit.
Payment plan and payment tips
Ikon offers an Affirm payment plan with $0 down and options to split payments over three, six or 12 months; watch the APR when choosing a plan. If paying in full, consider which credit card makes the most sense for ski purchases — many lift tickets don’t fall under a single bonus category, so a card earning strong everyday points can be useful.
Points-friendly hotels near Ikon resorts
If you plan to ski multiple resorts, consider hotels that align with major loyalty programs. Marriott properties often pair with Ikon resorts (The St. Regis Deer Valley, St. Regis Aspen, W Aspen, Viewline Resort Snowmass, Westin Tremblant, Sheraton Steamboat, Westin Monache Mammoth), while Hyatt appears more frequently near Epic Pass resorts. Other options at Ikon destinations include Hilton, IHG and Choice properties, as well as select Autograph/Tapestry Collection hotels.
Bottom line
If you want broader access to top mountains, new European and Asian options, flexible pass choices and the included assurance plan, now’s the time to buy. Sales end Dec. 11 — purchasing now locks current pricing, pass benefits and partner discounts and can save you from paying higher lift-ticket prices later in the season.
