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Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass
Mar 6, 2025
It is now even easier and more affordable than ever to create your own skiing adventure with the Epic and IKON passes. Each pass keep getting bigger and better, offering access to over 70 resorts worldwide, including across the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe and Australia! With all the deals, restrictions and blackout-dates, it can be confusing trying to decide which pass is best for you, so at Scout, we've made it easier for you with our handy table below. Contact Scout today to purchase an Epic or Ikon pass as part of your ski trip package.
Epic Pass |
Epic Local Pass |
IKON Pass |
IKON Base Pass |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adult |
USD$1051 |
USD$783 |
USD$1,329 |
$909 |
|
Kids |
USD$537 |
USD$407 |
USD$269 |
$199 |
|
Teen |
- |
USD$633 |
USD$989 |
$659 |
|
Tots |
- |
- |
USD$149 |
$99 |
|
Epic Pass |
Epic Local Pass |
IKON Pass |
IKON Base Pass |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | ||||
| Vail | Unlimited | 10 Days Restricted Dates* |
- | - |
| Beaver Creek | Unlimited | 10 Days Restricted Dates* |
- | - |
| Breckenridge | Unlimited | Unlimited | - | - |
| Park City | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
- | - |
| Keystone | Unlimited | Unlimited | - | - |
| Heavenly | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
- | - |
| Northstar | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
- | - |
| Kirkwood | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
- | - |
| Crested Butte | Unlimited | Unlimited | - | - |
| Telluride | 7 Days + 50% off extra days |
- | - | - |
| Steamboat Springs | - | - | Unlimited | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Winter Park | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| Copper Mountain | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| Palisades Tahoe | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| Mammoth Mountain | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| Aspen Snowmass | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days on Ikon Base Plus |
| Jackson Hole | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days on Ikon Base Plus |
| Big Sky | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Deer Valley | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days on Ikon Base Plus |
| Alta / Snowbird | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days on Ikon Base Plus |
| Valle Nevado | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days No Restrictions |
| Stowe | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
- | - |
| Wilmot | Unlimited | Unlimited | - | - |
| Afton Alps | Unlimited | Unlimited | - | - |
| Mt Brighton | Unlimited | Unlimited | - | - |
| Okemo | Unlimited | Unlimited | - | - |
| Mount Sunapee | Unlimited | Unlimited | - | - |
| Stevens Pass | Unlimited | Unlimited | - | - |
| Alyeska | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Sun Valley | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days on Ikon Base Plus |
| Snowbasin | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days on Ikon Base Plus |
| Eldora | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| June Mountain | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| Big Bear Mountain | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| Stratton | - | - | Unlimited | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Snowshoe | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| Crystal Mountain | - | - | Unlimited | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Solitude | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| Arapahoe Basin | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Taos | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days on the Ikon Base Plus |
| Loon | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Killington | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Sugarbush | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited Restricted Dates* |
| Sugarloaf | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Boyne | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Brighton | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Summit at Snowqualmie | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Sunday River | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| CANADA | ||||
| Whistler Blackcomb | Unlimited | 10 Days Restricted Dates* |
- | - |
| Fernie | 7 Days + 50% off extra days |
- | - | - |
| Kimberley | 7 Days + 50% off extra days |
- | - | - |
| Kicking Horse | 7 Days + 50% off extra days |
- | - | - |
| Nakiska | 7 Days + 50% off extra days |
- | - | - |
| Stoneham | 7 Days + 50% off extra days |
- | - | - |
| Mont-Sainte Anne | 7 Days + 50% off extra days |
- | - | - |
| Sun Peaks | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Panorama | - | - | 7 Days |
5 Days |
| Red Mountain | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Revelstoke | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Cypress Mountain | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Sunshine, Lake Louise & Norquay | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Tremblant | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| EUROPE & SOUTH AMERICA | ||||
| Andermatt | Unlimited | 5 Days | - | - |
| Skirama Dolomiti | 7 Days (consecutive) | - | - | - |
| Dolomiti Superski | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days |
| Les 3 Vallees | 7 Days (consecutive) | - | - | - |
| Arlberg (St Anton / Lech) |
3 Days (consecutive) | - | - | - |
| 4 Vallees (Verbier) | 5 Days (consecutive) | - | - | - |
| Valle Nevado | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days |
| Zermatt | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days |
| Chamonix Mont-Blanc | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days |
| Kitzbuhel | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days |
| JAPAN | ||||
| Hakuba (All 9 resorts) |
5 Days (consecutive) | 5 Days (consecutive) | - | - |
| Niseko United | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days Restricted Dates* |
| Rusutsu | 5 Days (consecutive) | 5 Days (consecutive) | - | - |
| Lotte Arai | - | - | 7 Days | 5 Days |
|
AUSTRALIA + NZ |
||||
| Perisher | Unlimited (2025 season) | - | - | - |
| Thredbo | - | - | 7 Days (2024 or 2025 season) | 5 Days (2024 or 2025 season) Restricted Dates* |
| Hotham & Falls Creek | Unlimited (2025 season) | - | - | - |
| Mt Buller | - | - | 7 Days (2024 or 2025 season) | 5 Days (2024 or 2025 season) |
| Coronet Peak, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt | - | - | 7 Days Combined (2024 or 2025 season) |
|
Restricted Dates for Epic Local Pass:
Nov 28 - 29, 2025, December 26 - 31, 2025, January 17, 2026, February 14 - 15, 2026
Limited restrictions at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, and Stowe (Half-price lift tickets available during these dates) and for 10 days at Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb with holiday restrictions (Advanced rate lift ticket price available).
Restricted Dates for IKON Base Pass:
Northern Hemisphere:
Dec. 27 – 31, 2025, Jan. 17 – 18, 2026, Feb. 14 – 15, 2026
Southern Hemisphere:
July 5 – 20, 2025, July 4 – 19, 2026
Ikon & Epic Pass Additional Benefits
| Epic Pass Benefits | Ikon Pass Benefits |
| 20% OFF Food & Beverage, ski rentals, lessons & transfers | Up to 40% OFF for Friends & Family lift tickets |
| Epic Coverage | Smith Optics & North Face discounts |
| 1 Free Wax & 50% OFF tune | 1 year free subscription to Outside+ |
| 45% OFF Buddy Tickets | 3 month subscription to Paramount+ |
| Discounted Ski With A Friend Tickets | 10% OFF shipping with ShipSkis |
| Free Ikon Pass First Tracks per month | |
| 15% OFF Food, Beverage & Retail | |
| 1 Year Protect Our Winters Membership |
Still need help choosing the best pass for your next ski vacation? Contact us at Scout.
Note: Prices in table above are in $USD.
Photo: Courtest of Alterra Mountain Company.
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