Alterra Mountain Company
Pass A
Ikon Pass
175 Included Mountains
VS
Alterra Mountain Company
Pass B
Ikon Base Pass
175 Included Mountains
Head-to-Head Pass Evaluation
Full Ikon Pass vs Ikon Base: weighing marquee access to Aspen Snowmass and Jackson Hole, 7 days vs 5 days, and peak holiday blackout restrictions.
Season Pass Overview
| Metric | Ikon Pass | Ikon Base Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Operator | Alterra Mountain Company | Alterra Mountain Company |
| Cataloged Mountain Destinations | 175 | 175 |
| Pass Products & Tiers | Adult (23+): $1,249, Young Adult (13-22): $929, Child (5-12): $419, 4 & Under: $149 | Adult (23+): $869Base Plus Upgrade: +$250Child (5-12): $299 |
| Holiday Blackout Options | Zero blackout dates. Complete access every single day of the winter season across all participating resorts. | Holiday blackouts apply at all partner resorts: December 26 to 31, January 18 to 19, and February 15 to 16. |
| Notable Partner Resorts | 3 Zinnen Dolomites, Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm, Alta, Alta Badia, Alyeska Resort | 3 Zinnen Dolomites, Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm, Alta, Alta Badia, Alyeska Resort |
| Core Geographic Strength | US+CA marquee: Aspen Snowmass, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth, Deer Valley, Alta/Snowbird (limited days), Brighton, Solitude, Jackson Hole (limited), Big Sky, Copper, Winter Park, Steamboat, Killington, Sugarbush, Stratton, Banff Sunshine / Lake Louise / Norquay, Revelstoke, Sun Peaks, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Crystal, Schweitzer, Sun Valley, and more. Confirm days/blackouts per mountain each season. | 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 Ikon Pass If
Alterra destinations plus a deep partner roster: the main Epic rival for destination skiers shopping multi-mountain access.
Choose Ikon Base Pass If
Value-tier multi-mountain pass featuring unlimited access at 14 destinations, 5 days each at 36 partner resorts, and peak holiday blackout dates.
Pass Details
Premier Destination Pass
5 to 6 days
Alterra Mountain Company
Ikon Pass
Unlimited Alterra Destinations Plus 7 Days at World-Class Independent Icons
Price$1,249 - $1,359
Breakeven5 to 6 days
Roster175 Resorts
BlackoutsZero Blackouts
Value Destination Pass
4 to 5 days
Alterra Mountain Company
Ikon Base Pass
Unlimited Alterra Mountains with 5 Days at 36 Partner Resorts
Price$869 - $969
Breakeven4 to 5 days
Roster175 Resorts
BlackoutsHoliday Restricted