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    Ikon PassIschglAustria

    Ikon Pass 2025/26: New Pricing, Resorts and Benefits Revealed

    Michael FultonMichael Fulton·7 Mar 2025

    TL;DR

    The Ikon Pass for 2025/26 ski season launches March 13 with price increases, adding Austria's Ischgl resort and unlimited access to Arapahoe Basin. New pass holders gain immediate spring skiing access at up to 17 resorts, alongside enhanced benefits including heli-skiing discounts and brand partnerships.

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    2025/26 Ikon Pass: New Pricing, Resorts and Benefits Revealed

    The Ikon Pass for the 2025/2026 ski season will go on sale March 13, offering skiers and riders access to over 60 global destinations across five continents. This multi-pass program continues to expand its offerings while adjusting its pricing structure for the upcoming winter season.

    Price Increases for the New Season

    The 2025/2026 Ikon Pass will start at $1,329 USD, up 6.4% from last season's starting price of $1,249. The Ikon Base Pass will begin at $909 USD, representing a 4.6% increase from the previous season's $869. For budget-conscious skiers, the Ikon Session Pass starts at $259 USD.

    Limited-time renewal discounts of up to $100 are available for current 2024/2025 pass holders.

    New Resort Additions and Access Changes

    Ischgl, located on the Austria-Switzerland border, joins the Ikon Pass as its seventh European destination. This addition gives skiers and riders access to 1,273 acres of terrain across both countries, featuring deep powder, open bowls and long descents at Val Gronda.

    In Colorado, Arapahoe Basin will now offer unlimited access with no blackout dates for Ikon Pass holders, while Ikon Base Pass holders maintain their 5-day access, also without blackouts.

    Windham Mountain Club in New York has been removed from the program for the 2025/2026 season.

    Arapahoe Basin skio resort
    Arapahoe Basin will go back to unlimited access on the IKON Pass. Credit: Arapahoe Basin

    Spring 2025 Access for New Pass Purchasers

    One of the most appealing benefits for new pass holders is immediate spring skiing access at multiple resorts after purchasing a 2025/2026 pass.

    Starting March 13, 2025, new Ikon Pass holders receive unlimited spring skiing at nine destinations including Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Solitude, Snowshoe, Stratton, Sugarbush, Schweitzer, Crystal Mountain, and Blue Mountain, Canada.

    From March 31, access expands to include Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Tremblant, and Deer Valley (with no reservations required).

    Ikon Base Pass holders receive similar but more limited spring benefits, with access to fewer resorts and later start dates for some locations.

    Enhanced Benefits Package

    Ikon Pass has expanded its "Peak Perks" program for the 2025/2026 season. Notable benefits include:

    • Heli-skiing discounts of up to $2,000 CAD at CMH Heli-Skiing and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
    • 20% discount on Gravity Haus memberships, offering perks at locations in Steamboat, Winter Park, Aspen, Jackson Hole, and soon Big Sky
    • 20% savings on WHITESPACE snowboards from Shaun White's brand
    • 20% discount on 4FRNT branded ski gear
    • Up to 20% off SIXT car rentals
    • Two free days at bonus mountains including Wild Mountain and Buck Hill (Minnesota), Cranmore Mountain Resort (New Hampshire), and Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort (Massachusetts)
    • 20% off gear at The North Face
    • Up to 40% savings on Blenders eyewear products
    • Exclusive discounts at Under Canvas luxury camping locations
    Windham Mountain Resort
    Windham Mountain Resort will leave the IKON Pass program. Credit: Windham Resort

    Additional Pass Holder Benefits

    Pass holders will enjoy other perks including:

    • Two free bike park lift tickets at select destinations during summer 2025 (one free ticket for Base Pass holders)
    • Ikon Pass First Tracks: early mountain access one morning per month in January, February, and March 2026
    • For families, limited-time savings of up to $200 on Child passes with the purchase of an Adult pass
    • Flexible payment options through Affirm with 0% APR
    • No-hassle deferral option: unused passes can be deferred for full credit toward a 2026/2027 pass if decided by December 11, 2025

    The 2025/2026 Ikon Pass represents continued evolution in the multi-pass landscape, maintaining its competition with Vail Resorts' Epic Pass, which is currently priced lower at $1,051 for its complete pass and $783 for the Epic Local Pass.

    For skiers and riders planning next season's adventures, March 13 marks the date to secure the best rates and maximum benefits for the 2025/2026 season.

    About the author

    Michael Fulton

    Michael Fulton

    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    50+ resorts visited15 years skiing

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