Here’s how to get the best deals offered by Epic, Ikon and others.
While the slopes may still be open across much of North America, it’s time to think about next season.
The major passes, including Epic and Ikon, as well as the smaller Mountain Collective, have recently announced sales for the 2025-26 season. The Indy Pass has already completed its early sales, although opportunities to purchase it will likely resurface later.
Though the ski website SnowBrains found that most prices went up between 6 and 7 percent, spring sales are when passes are cheapest.
“Now is the time to save and go skiing for under $100 a day,” said Dan Sherman, chief marketing officer at Ski.com, which offers ski packages.
The term “passes” has evolved to encompass prepurchased products that start with one-day tickets and aim to wean skiers off the walk-up window. Vail Resorts said three-quarters of its visitors last season used one of its Epic Passes, saving up to 65 percent on window prices.
The strategy, said Mr. Sherman, “is to get people locked in early and reward them with discounted pricing.”