Pass math
Is a season pass worth it for you? Put in how many days you'll ski and what a day ticket costs where you ski. We'll show what each pass works out to per day.
- Nov 15: Epic Pass prices go up. Nov 14 is the last day at the current price.
- Dec 6: Epic Passes go off sale. Reported by POWDER; confirm on epicpass.com.
- Dec 10: Last day of listed Ikon prices. Ikon hasn't announced an exact off-sale date; its site lists current prices through Dec 10.
- Jan 15: Last day for an Ikon full refund. If you haven't scanned your 26/27 Ikon pass by Jan 15, 2027 you can get 100% back (50% with one scan).
The passes
Epic Pass
Unlimited at Vail Resorts mountains, no blackouts
- Ages 13-30: $929 (20% off, new this season)
Source: epicpass.com; price reported by POWDER and zrankings, Oct 2026. Buy or check price ›
Epic Local Pass
Most Vail Resorts mountains, peak-date blackouts
- Ages 13-30: $689
Source: epicpass.com; price reported by Forbes and zrankings, Oct 2026. Buy or check price ›
Ikon Pass
Unlimited at 18 destinations, 7 days at the rest, no blackouts
- Full refund if you never scan it by Jan 15, 2027; 50% back with one scan
Source: ikonpass.com, checked Nov 6, 2026. Buy or check price ›
Ikon Base Pass
Most Ikon mountains, holiday blackouts
- Ages 13-22: $799
- Nurses, students and military: $789
- Groups of 5 aged 23-28: $880 each
- Full refund if you never scan it by Jan 15, 2027
Source: ikonpass.com, checked Nov 6, 2026. Buy or check price ›
Ikon Session Pass, 4 days
4 days at Ikon mountains, blackouts apply
- 2-day $369, 3-day $419
Source: ikonpass.com, checked Nov 6, 2026. Buy or check price ›
Adult prices. Pass prices go up as the season gets closer and passes stop selling in December. We show each price only until its last valid day, then point you to the pass site. SkiWhen isn't affiliated with Epic or Ikon.