TL;DR
Snowbird has launched its 2026-27 season passes at the lowest price of the year, with a $100 renewal credit for returning passholders and the return of the Freeloader Pass — a free under-18 pass bundled with every qualifying adult pass. Early Bird buyers also get a free night at The Cliff Lodge.
Snowbird's 2026-27 Season Passes Are On Sale Now at the Lowest Price of the Year
Snowbird has opened sales on its 2026-27 season passes, and there are a couple of genuinely useful inclusions worth knowing about — particularly if you're a returning passholder or travelling with kids.
The $100 Renewal Credit
Current Snowbird passholders who renew for 2026-27 will receive a $100 renewal credit, which is a straightforward discount that doesn't require jumping through any hoops. It's the kind of loyalty acknowledgement that actually shows up in your wallet rather than just in a press release, so it's worth acting on sooner rather than later given prices are currently at their lowest point.
The Freeloader Pass Is Back
The Freeloader Pass returns for 2026-27, and it's one of the more practical family-friendly inclusions you'll find on any North American season pass. Every qualifying adult, military, or senior Summit or Alta-Bird passholder can gift one free season pass to anyone aged 18 and under — no family relation required. The pass is available across all pricing tiers, which removes the usual catch of it only applying to the most expensive option.
For Australian families planning a Utah ski trip, or anyone travelling with younger riders, this is a meaningful saving. A kids' season pass at a resort like Snowbird is not a small number.
Early Bird Benefits
Passholders who purchase a 2026-27 Summit or Alta-Bird Pass early will receive a package of additional benefits:
- A complimentary night at The Cliff Lodge, valid from April 1 through December 17 this season
- Two All-Day Summer Activity Passes
- 50% off two Fast Tracks upgrades
The lodge night in particular is a useful perk if you're planning any late-season or summer visits to the canyon.
Pass Options and Pricing
The main pass options available now are:
- Snowbird Summit Pass — the full-access option, eligible for an Ikon Base Add-On Benefit
- Flex-5 Pass — five days of skiing and riding with no blackout dates at $112 per day
- Alta-Bird Pass — available from early May, with further details to follow
Snowbird also offers payment plans through Affirm, including a six-month, 0% interest option if you'd prefer to spread the cost.
What Comes With a Summit or Alta-Bird Pass
Beyond the slope access, Summit and Alta-Bird passholders receive a solid set of additional perks: unlimited 20% off Mountain School programmes, rentals, merchandise and repairs; a free UTA Ski Bus season fare; 50% off five Friends and Family lift tickets; and 50% off lift tickets at all Mountain Collective resorts throughout 2026-27.
Preferred Parking Passes for 2026-27 are available to current passholders from March 25 and to the general public from April 15.
About Snowbird
Located 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah, Snowbird covers 2,500 acres and averages more than 500 inches of snowfall per season. It's one of the more accessible big-mountain resorts in North America given the short transfer from a major international hub — a point that's relevant for Australians routing through the US on a ski trip. The resort is part of POWDR, a family-owned adventure and outdoor company.
Full pass details and purchasing are available at snowbird.com.
About the author
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
