Epic Local Pass vs Ikon Base Pass: Season Pass Comparison

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Vail Resorts

Pass A

Epic Local Pass

97 Included Mountains

Alterra Mountain Company

Pass B

Ikon Base Pass

175 Included Mountains

Head-to-Head Pass Evaluation

The premier mid-tier showdown: comparing North America most popular sub-$1,000 season passes on holiday blackouts, day limits, and regional mountains.

Season Pass Overview

Metric	Epic Local Pass	Ikon Base Pass
Primary Operator	Vail Resorts	Alterra Mountain Company
Cataloged Mountain Destinations	97	175
Pass Products & Tiers	Adult (19+): $731Teen (13-18): $591Child (5-12): $380	Adult (23+): $869Base Plus Upgrade: +$250Child (5-12): $299
Holiday Blackout Options	Blackout dates apply at Vail, Beaver Creek, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, and Stowe: late November (Thanksgiving), late December through New Year, mid-January (MLK), and mid-February (Presidents Day).	Holiday blackouts apply at all partner resorts: December 26 to 31, January 18 to 19, and February 15 to 16.
Notable Partner Resorts	4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon, Afton Alps, Andermatt Gemsstock, Andermatt Nätschen-Gütsch, Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis	3 Zinnen Dolomites, Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm, Alta, Alta Badia, Alyeska Resort
Core Geographic Strength	Discounted multi-resort pass offering unlimited skiing at Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, and regional hills, with 10 holiday-restricted days at Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb.	Value-tier multi-mountain pass featuring unlimited access at 14 destinations, 5 days each at 36 partner resorts, and peak holiday blackout dates.

Which Pass Should You Buy?

Choose Epic Local Pass If

Discounted multi-resort pass offering unlimited skiing at Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, and regional hills, with 10 holiday-restricted days at Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb.

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