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Ikon Pass prices set for 2025-26 season, including expanded access to Arapahoe Basin

By Jonathan Ingraham March 6, 2025 | updated 5 months ago

Powder skiing Arapahoe Basin Ski Area February 18, 2025

A skier skis in powder snow in Montezuma Bowl Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Keystone, Colorado. Eleven inches of snow fell in a 24-hour period at the Summit County ski area.

Courtesy: Lucas Herbert, Arapahoe basin Ski Area

Ikon Passes for the 2025-26 season go on sale next Thursday to skiers and riders joy, and the prices for the multi-mountain pass are set.

Alterra Mountain Company announced early-bird prices of its Ikon Passes, that offer access to over 60 global destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

“Buy your 25/26 Ikon Pass this spring at its lowest prices of the year, with the most discounts and offers, and unlock more joy for an entire winter. This season, the better the pass, the better the perks, with access to over 60 of the world’s most iconic mountain destinations,” Erik Forsell, Chief Marketing Officer at Alterra Mountain Company said.

Summit County’s Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is getting expanded coverage for the 25-26 season as well.

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Powder Day Feb. 15

A skier jumps off a small rock band while skiing fresh powder snow Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Keystone, Colorado.

Courtesy, Curtis DeVore/Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Powder Day Feb. 15

A skier jumps off a small rock band while skiing fresh powder snow Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Keystone, Colorado.



Courtesy, Curtis DeVore/Arapahoe Basin Ski Area


For the 25-26 season, Arapahoe Basin will now have unlimited access with no blackouts for Ikon Pass holders, Alterra said. The Ikon Base Pass will remain at 5-day access, also with no blackouts.

*Windham Mountain Club is no longer available on any Ikon Pass product for the 25/26 season.

25/26 IKON PASS PRICING

  • Ikon Pass starting at $1,329 ($1,789 CAD), up $80 from 2024-25
  • Ikon Base Pass starting at $909 ($1,229 CAD), up $40 from 2024-25
  • Ikon Session Pass starting at $259 ($349 CAD), same price as 2024-25
  • For all Ikon Pass products and pricing, visit https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes.

What’s new for 25-26

A Cross-Border Snow Paradise in Austria

  • Ischgl has been added to Ikon Pass for the 25/26 season, 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.

Pass holder discounts and benefits

Peak Perks – The Better the Pass, the Better the Perks

  • Plus up the power of the pass with Peak Perks, a tailored collection of benefits tiered for each pass, including mountain discounts, access to additional mountains, experiences and savings on the brands skiers and riders love. Please visit here for complete details, terms & conditions apply.

More Buy Now Ride Now – 2025 Spring Access for New Pass Holders

  • 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

More 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

  • For summer 2025, 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.)

Additional new benefits and discounts are now available only on Ikon Pass. Offers not valid on Ikon Base Pass or Ikon Session Pass.

NEW: Gravity Haus

  • Elevate your mountain lifestyle with 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.

NEW: WHITESPACE

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Featured Local Savings

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

NEW: 4FRNT Skis & Gear

  • 4FRNT is hooking Ikon Pass holders 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

  • Ikon Pass holders now 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

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 Community Member Benefits

Renewal Discount

  • 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).

Ikon Pass Travel

  • For a limited time, save up to $200 on every winter 25/26 vacation booked before May 2 with Ikon Pass Travel, an exclusive trip planning site for pass holders.
  • Ikon Pass Travel is an online travel planning service exclusively for members of the Ikon Pass community that offers the ability to seamlessly explore and book all aspects of adventure across Ikon Pass destinations. 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.)

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.)

Child Pass Promotion

  • 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.

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 Dec. 11 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).

(Contact Denver Gazette Digital Strategist Jonathan Ingraham at jonathan.ingraham@denvergazette.com or on X at @Skingraham and Instagram at @Skingraham311.)

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