Alterra Mountain Company
Pass A
Ikon Pass
175 Included Mountains
VS
Mountain Capital Partners
Pass B
Power Pass
6 Included Mountains
Head-to-Head Pass Evaluation
Premier destination giants on the Alterra network vs budget-conscious regional skiing and free kids passes across the Southwest Power Pass network.
Season Pass Overview
| Metric | Ikon Pass | Power Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Operator | Alterra Mountain Company | Mountain Capital Partners |
| Cataloged Mountain Destinations | 175 | 6 |
| Pass Products & Tiers | Adult (23+): $1,249, Young Adult (13-22): $929, Child (5-12): $419, 4 & Under: $149 | Power Pass (Adult 37-64): $599Young Adult (25-36): $459Power Kids (12 & Under): Free ($0) |
| Holiday Blackout Options | Zero blackout dates. Complete access every single day of the winter season across all participating resorts. | The full Power Pass has zero blackout dates. The lower-tier Power Pass Select has peak holiday blackouts at Snowbowl and Purgatory. |
| Notable Partner Resorts | 3 Zinnen Dolomites, Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm, Alta, Alta Badia, Alyeska Resort | Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head Resort, Lee Canyon, Purgatory Resort, Sipapu Ski & Summer 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. | Southwest and Pacific Northwest multi-mountain pass offering unlimited skiing at Purgatory, Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head, Lee Canyon, Willamette Pass, and Sipapu. |
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 Power Pass If
Southwest and Pacific Northwest multi-mountain pass offering unlimited skiing at Purgatory, Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head, Lee Canyon, Willamette Pass, and Sipapu.
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
Southwest Powerhouse
3 to 4 days
Mountain Capital Partners
Power Pass
Unlimited Southwest Skiing and Free Season Passes for Kids 12 & Under
Price$599 - $749
Breakeven3 to 4 days
Roster6 Resorts
BlackoutsZero Blackouts