Although ski season is winding down, Ikon Pass has announced its 2026–2027 passes, with sales starting Thursday, March 12. The update brings new perks, a few program changes, some added resorts and a modest price increase. Buying early also unlocks spring 2026 skiing at select resorts.
Ikon Pass basics
The Ikon Pass network includes more than 70 resorts worldwide. Passes vary by level: the full Ikon Pass, the less expensive Ikon Base Pass (with some blackout dates), and Session Passes for two to four days. Resorts in the network include Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Copper Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth, Deer Valley, Jackson Hole, Tremblant, Taos, Big Sky, Sugarloaf, Stratton and many others.
2026–2027 pricing (starting at)
– Ikon Pass: Starting at $1,349 — no blackout dates; unlimited at 18 destinations and up to seven days at 56 additional mountains.
– Ikon Base Pass: Starting at $924 — some blackout dates; unlimited at 15 destinations and up to five days at 54 additional mountains. Blackout dates include Dec. 26–30, 2026; Jan. 16–17, 2027; Feb. 13–14, 2027.
– Ikon Session Pass: Starting at $299 — purchase two to four days at 47 destinations; blackout dates apply. That works out to roughly $150 per day for an adult.
Discounted pricing and packs
New discounts include family pricing and Squad Packs:
– Unlimited child passes: Save up to $100 on each child pass with one adult Ikon Pass; child passes start at $249.
– Squad Pack: For ages 23–28, buy five passes together and Ikon Base Pass pricing starts at $750 per pass (about $199 savings each).
Standard discounts for college students, nurses and military members return, along with passes for kids, teens and young adults.
Spring 2026 access when you buy now
New pass buyers will have immediate or early spring access at many resorts:
Immediate access at purchase:
– Big Bear Mountain Resort
– Snow Valley
– Crystal Mountain (Ikon Pass only)
– Schweitzer (Ikon Pass only)
– Solitude Mountain Resort
– Snowshoe
– Stratton
– Sugarbush Resort
– Blue Mountain, Canada
Access April 6:
– Arapahoe Basin
– Winter Park
– Steamboat
– Mammoth Mountain
– June Mountain
– Palisades Tahoe
– Tremblant
– Deer Valley (Ikon Pass only)
New for 2026–2027 and access changes
– New Midwest additions: Snowriver Mountain Resort (MI), Lutsen Mountains (MN) and Granite Peak (WI). Full Ikon gives seven-day, no-blackout access; Ikon Base gives five-day access with select blackouts. These resorts are also on the Session Pass.
– Bonus mountains: Ikon continues two free (nonblackout) days at Wild Mountain (MN), Buck Hill (MN), Cranmore (NH) and Jiminy Peak (MA). Note: these bonus days are not available to Ikon Base Pass holders.
– Access changes: Arapahoe Basin now offers unlimited access on the Ikon Base Pass. Snowmass offers five-day access on the Base Pass with select blackout dates. Aspen Snowmass no longer requires reservations.
– Returning passholders receive a renewal bonus up to $300 with five options: monthly Mountain Credits up to $25 (max $300), up to $100 Backcountry.com credit plus Premium membership, one free night award worth up to 25,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, up to two free days of gear rentals with Ski Butlers, or up-to-$50 renewal discount.
– Expanded partner discounts include new offers from Kiehl’s, Trubar, Carv, AG1 and Away Luggage alongside existing partners like Smartwool, The North Face, JSX, ShipSkis and Gravity Haus.
Risk-free purchase option
A new refundable protection option starts at $184.80. If you haven’t scanned your pass by Jan. 15, 2027, you can get 100% cash back for any reason. If the pass has a single scan by that date, it’s eligible for 50% cash back.
Payment plans and payment advice
Ikon offers a payment plan (via Affirm) with $0 down and options to split payments over three, six or 12 months—check APRs at checkout. If paying in full, consider which credit card earns the best everyday-category rewards for this purchase, as lift tickets may not always code into a single bonus category.
Points-friendly hotels near Ikon resorts
If you’re planning lodging with points, many Ikon destinations align with Marriott properties. Examples include:
– The St. Regis Deer Valley (Marriott Bonvoy)
– Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (World of Hyatt)
– Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection (Marriott)
– The St. Regis Aspen, W Aspen, Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas, The Westin Monache Mammoth, Le Westin Tremblant, SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole and The Cloudveil (all Marriott Bonvoy)
Other options include Choice, IHG and Hilton properties at select mountains.
Bottom line
With passes on sale March 12, buying early locks in the lowest prices and can unlock spring 2026 skiing at many Ikon resorts. New resorts, renewed perks, family and group discounts, a refundable protection option and flexible payment plans make this season’s Ikon rollout worth considering if you plan to ski next winter or squeeze in more turns this spring.
