Ikon Base Pass vs Mountain Collective: Season Pass Comparison

Alterra Mountain Company

Pass A

Ikon Base Pass

175 Included Mountains

Mountain Collective (partner consortium)

Pass B

60 Included Mountains

Head-to-Head Pass Evaluation

Comparing Alterra budget season pass offering 5 days at marquee destinations against the 2-day low-commitment Mountain Collective touring pass.

Metric	Ikon Base Pass	Mountain Collective
Primary Operator	Alterra Mountain Company	Mountain Collective (partner consortium)
Cataloged Mountain Destinations	175	60
Pass Products & Tiers	Adult (23+): $869Base Plus Upgrade: +$250Child (5-12): $299	Adult (13+): $605, Teen (13-18): $485, Child (12 & Under): $205
Holiday Blackout Options	Holiday blackouts apply at all partner resorts: December 26 to 31, January 18 to 19, and February 15 to 16.	Zero blackout dates. Complete access during Christmas, New Year, MLK, and Presidents Day weekends.
Notable Partner Resorts	3 Zinnen Dolomites, Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm, Alta, Alta Badia, Alyeska Resort	Alta, Alta Badia, Alta Sierra Ski Resort, Altastenberg, Altayskiye Alpy
Core Geographic Strength	Value-tier multi-mountain pass featuring unlimited access at 14 destinations, 5 days each at 36 partner resorts, and peak holiday blackout dates.	NA icons commonly associated: Aspen Snowmass, Alta, Snowbird, Jackson Hole, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, Mammoth, Palisades Tahoe, Revelstoke, Sugarbush, and peers. Overlaps Ikon on many mountains; editorial compare should stress day counts, blackouts, and who buys MC vs full Ikon. Non-NA partners exist; Ski Flock focuses US+CA roster narrative.