The Ultimate Colorado Season Pass Buyers Guide

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Abasin photo
Credit: Arapahoe Basin

When it comes to selecting a ski/ride season pass in Colorado there are as many options as there are mountains. Comparing passes can be difficult and time-consuming.

So we have done the hard work for you and compiled all of the relevant data here for your convenience. All prices are for 2019/2020 season passes unless otherwise noted. All prices are subject to change. Please see ski area websites for specific details. This is a fairly extensive list so if there is a mistake please speak up in the comments section.

Arapahoe Basin

Full Season Pass

  • Adult (age 19 – 69) $449
  • Youth (age 15 -18) $309
  • Child (age 6 – 14) $199
  • Child (age 6 – 14) add on to any adult pass – $99

Unlimited discounted single-day lift tickets for friends and family.

Three ski days each at Taos Ski Valley, NM & Monarch, CO during 2019-2020 season.

Midweek Season Pass (M-F) no Monday holiday blackouts

  • Adult (age 19 – 69) $349
  • Youth (age 15 -18) $249
  • Child (age 6 – 14) $149
  • Child (age 6 – 14) add on to any adult pass – $99

Unlimited discounted single-day lift tickets for friends and family.

Senior (70+) $199

Unlimited discounted single-day lift tickets for friends and family.

Three ski days each at Taos Ski Valley, NM and Monarch, CO during 2019-2020 season.

Military 

  • Adult (age 15+) $199
  • Child (age 6 – 14) $149

Unlimited discounted single-day lift tickets for friends and family.

Three ski days each at Taos Ski Valley, NM and Monarch, CO during 2019-2020 season.

Double Down 2-Season Pass (2019/2020 & 2020/2021)

  • Adult (age 19 – 69) $798
  • Youth (age 15 -18) $558
  • Child (age 6 – 14) $358

Unlimited discounted single-day lift tickets for friends and family.

Three ski days at Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico during 2019-2020 season.

Elevation Any Day Pass

  • 2 Days $139
  • 3 Days $179
  • 4 Days $199
  • 5 Days $229

No blackout dates and days do not have to be used consecutively.

Aspen Snowmass (Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, & Snowmass)

Premier Pass (Super Early, before 9/13/19)

  • Adult $2049
  • Silver (age 70+) $539
  • Senior (age 65 – 69) $1479
  • College (age 18 – 24) $709
  • Child/Teen (age 7 – 17) $709
  • Parent $2049

Adult, Senior, and Parent Premier Passes come with a complimentary Ikon Base Pass. Four transferable vouchers for 50% off 1-day, partial day, or sightseeing in-resort lift ticket during 2019-2020 winter season. 50% off tickets at the Mountain Collective destinations.

Flex & Double Flex Pass (Super Early, before 9/13/19)

  • Flex $1049
  • Double Flex $1539

Flex pass allows 1 day of skiing/riding per week. Double Flex Pass allows 2 days of skiing/riding per week. Also receive 50% off in-resort rate lift tickets for additional days.

Colorado Gem Card

For $30 you get two 2-for-1, or two 30% off lift tickets to each of the following Colorado resorts:

  • Arapahoe Basin
  • Ski Cooper
  • Echo Mountain
  • Eldora Mountain Resort
  • Granby Ranch
  • Hesperus
  • Kendall Mountain Ski Area
  • Loveland
  • Monarch Mountain
  • Powderhorn
  • Sunlight

Blackout dates: December 21, 2019 – January 1, 2020

Copper Mtn Photo
Credit: Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain

Regular Season Pass

  • Adult $549
  • College $409
  • Teen $409
  • Child $269
  • 4 & Under $0

10 Friends and Family Tickets.

3 Free ski days at each of the following partner resorts:

  • Powder Mountain, UT
  • Monarch Mountain, CO
  • Purgatory, CO
  • Taos Ski Valley, NM

Free skiing at Grand Targhee with purchase of Grand Targhee lodging.

Military Season Pass

  • Adult $409
  • College N/A
  • Teen (age 6 – 14) $309
  • Child (age 6 – 14) add on to any adult pass – $199
  • 4 & Under $0

10 Friends and Family Tickets.

3 Free ski days at each of the following partner resorts:

  • Powder Mountain, UT
  • Monarch Mountain, CO
  • Purgatory, CO
  • Taos Ski Valley, NM

Free skiing at Grand Targhee with purchase of Grand Targhee lodging.

Premier Pass Plus (Add on to regular season pass)

  • Adult/College/Military Adult $499

Dedicated lift lines and early lift access. Parking pass.

Premier Pass (Add on to regular season pass)

  • Adult/College/Military Adult $399
  • Junior $299

Dedicated lift lines and early lift access.

Echo Mountain

Midweek Season Pass (Tuesday-Thursday) – $99

Night Season Pass – $99

Uphill Access Pass – $99

Uphill Access Add-on Pass – $50

Unlimited Season Pass 

  • Adult (age 18 – 64) $249
  • Junior (age 13 – 17) $189
  • Child (age 6 – 12) $149
  • Under 6 Free
  • Family (2 Adults + 2 Juniors/Child) $749
  • Senior (age 65+) $229
  • College $229
  • Teacher $229
  • Active Military $99

Eldora Mountain Resort

Alpine Season Pass

  • Adult (age 18 – 69) $499
  • Adult Midweek $399
  • Teen (age 13 – 17) $369
  • Child (age 5 – 12) $259
  • College (age under 26) $349
  • Senior (age 70+) $369
  • Child (age 4 & under) $29
  • Nordic Add-on $149
  • Military $399
  • Family Pass* $1199
  • Family Youth Add-on $219

*Good for 2 adults and 2 children under 18, or 1 adult and 3 children under 18.

10 Friends-and-Family discounted lift tickets, 25% off window ticket rate.

Three midweek non-holiday ski days each at the following resorts:

  • Purgatory, CO
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Pajarito, NM
  • Nordic Valley, UT
  • Snowbowl, AZ

Blackout dates November 28th/29th, 2019; December 23, 2019 -> January 3, 2020; January 20th, 2020; February 17th, 2020.

Nordic Season Pass (Not on sale yet)

  • Adult (age 18 – 69) $349
  • Adult Midweek $249
  • Junior (age 13 – 17) $169
  • Child (age 5 – 12) $149
  • Senior (age 70+) $159
  • Child (age 4 & under) $25
  • Family Pass* $749
  • Family Youth Add-on $149

Epic (Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Keystone, & Vail)

Epic Pass

  • Adult (age 13+) $939
  • Child (age 5 – 12) $489

10 buddy and 6 ski with a friend tickets.

Unlimited skiing at the following resorts:

  • Vail, CO
  • Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
  • Keystone, CO
  • Northstar, CA
  • Stowe, VT
  • Afton Alps, MN
  • Perisher, Australia (2020 access)
  • Hotham, Australia (2020 access)
  • Crested Butte, CO
  • Beaver Creek, CO
  • Breckenridge, CO
  • Park City, UT
  • Heavenly, CA/NV
  • Kirkwood, CA
  • Wilmont, WI
  • Mt. Brighton, MI
  • Hotham, Australia (2020 access)
  • Falls Creek, Australia (2020 access)
  • Okemo, VT
  • Mount Sunapee, NH,
  • Stevens Pass, WA

The 17 resorts of Peak Resorts will become Epic this season, pending legal review of the deal

7 days of skiing at each of the following resorts (no blackout dates):

  • Telluride, CO
  • Sun Valley, ID
  • Snowbasin, UT

7 days of skiing at the following resorts (no blackout dates):

  • Fernie Alpine Resort, Canada
  • Kimberly Alpine Resort, Canada
  • Stoneham, Canada
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Canada
  • Nakiska Ski Area, Canada
  • Mont-Sainte Anne, Canada

5 days of skiing at each resort; Hakuba Valley & Rusutsu Japan. No blackout dates.

Access to 19 European resorts including:

  • Skirama Dolomiti, Italy
  • Les 3 Vallees, France
  • 4 Vallees, Switzerland

Epic Local Pass

  • Adult (age 19+) $699
  • Child (age 5 – 12) $369
  • Teen (age 13 – 18) $569
  • College (Age 17+) $649

Unlimited skiing at the following resorts:

  • Keystone, CO
  • Afton Alps, MN
  • Crested Butte, CO
  • Breckenridge, CO
  • Wilmont, WI
  • Mt. Brighton, MI
  • Okemo, VT
  • Mount Sunapee, NH,
  • Stevens Pass, WA

The 17 resorts of Peak Resorts will become Epic this season, pending legal review of the deal

Limited access to the following resorts:

  • Park City, UT
  • Northstar, CA
  • Stowe, VT
  • Heavenly, CA/NV
  • Kirkwood, CA

Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, & Stowe restricted 11/29/19-11/30/19, 12/26/19-12/31/19, 01/18/20, 02/15/20-02/16/20.

10 holiday restricted days across the following resorts:

  • Vail, CO
  • Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
  • Beaver Creek, CO

Restricted dates: 11/29/10-11/30/19, 12/26/19-12/31/19, 01/18/20, 02/15/20-02/16/20.

2 days each at Sun Valley, ID & Snowbasin, UT. Restricted dates: 11/29/10-11/30/19, 12/26/19-12/31/19, 01/18/20, 02/15/20-02/16/20. 50% off lift tickets once days are used.

5 total days each at Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu Japan. No restricted dates.

Half price lift tickets to Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, & Stowe during blackout dates.

Advanced lift ticket rates available during blackout dates at Vail, Beaver Creek, & Whistler Blackcomb and beyond 10 days.

Keystone Plus Pass

  • Adult (age 13+) $369
  • Child (age 5 – 12) $259

Access to Keystone, CO with blackout dates. Restricted dates: 11/29/10-11/30/19, 12/26/19-12/31/19, 01/18/20, 02/15/20-02/16/20.

Unlimited spring access to Breckenridge, CO after 4/1/2020

5 holiday restricted days to Crested Butte, CO. Restricted dates: 11/29/10-11/30/19, 12/26/19-12/31/19, 01/18/20, 02/15/20-02/16/20.

Half price tickets available during blackout dates at Keystone.

Half price lift tickets to Breckenridge, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Crested Butte, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, & Stevens Pass.

Advanced lift ticket rates available at Vail, Beaver Creek, & Whistler Blackcomb.

Summit Value Pass

  • Adult (age 19+) $569
  • Child (age 5 – 12) $319
  • Teen (age 13 – 18) $469
  • College (age 17+) $479

Unlimited access to Keystone, CO.

Holiday restricted access to Breckenridge. Restricted dates: 11/29/10-11/30/19, 12/26/19-12/31/19, 01/18/20, 02/15/20-02/16/20.

Half price tickets available during blackout dates at Breckenridge.

Half price lift tickets to Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Crested Butte, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, & Stevens Pass.

Advanced lift ticket rates available at Vail, Beaver Creek, & Whistler Blackcomb.

10 buddy and 6 ski with a friend tickets.

Epic Military Pass 

  • Active Adult (age 18+) $129
  • Retired (age 18+) $129
  • Veteran Adult (age 18+) $529

Unlimited skiing at the following resorts:

  • Vail, CO
  • Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
  • Keystone, CO
  • Northstar, CA
  • Stowe, VT
  • Afton Alps, MN
  • Park City, UT
  • Crested Butte, CO
  • Beaver Creek, CO
  • Breckenridge, CO
  • Park City, UT
  • Heavenly, CA/NV
  • Kirkwood, CA
  • Wilmont, WI
  • Mt. Brighton, MI
  • Okemo, VT
  • Mount Sunapee, NH
  • Stevens Pass, WA
  • Perisher, Australia (2020 access)

The 17 resorts of Peak Resorts will become Epic this season, pending legal review of the deal

6 ski with a friend lift tickets

Liberty Pass (for active, retired, & veteran military)

  • Adult (age 18+) $269

Unlimited skiing at Keystone.

6 ski with a friend lift tickets.

Freedom Pass

This isn’t a pass like the Epic or Ikon, rather think of it as a discount agreement between resorts. If you own a pass to one of the partner resorts (i.e. Hesperus, Purgatory, Sunlight, Cooper) you get 3 free lift tickets at each of the partner resorts.

Partner Resorts:

  • Black Mountain, NH
  • Bolton Valley, VT
  • Buck Hill, MN
  • Dartmouth Skiway, NH
  • Eaglecrest, AK
  • Hesperus, CO
  • Lost Valley, ME
  • Magic Mountain, VT
  • McIntyre, NH
  • Nordic Valley, UT
  • Pajarito, NM
  • Plattekill Mountain, NY
  • Purgatory, CO
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Ski Cooper, CO
  • Snowbowl, AZ
  • Sunlight, CO
  • Whaleback Mountain, NH
  • Yawgoo Valley, RI

Granby Ranch

Full Season Pass

  • Family of 3 (2 adults, 1 junior) $793
  • Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 juniors) $928
  • Adult (age 19 – 64) $329
  • Junior (age 6 – 12) $169
  • Teen (age 13 – 18) $189
  • Senior (age 65 – 79) $239
  • Gold (age 80+) $20

Howelsen Hill

*All prices are for 2018/2019 season passes. I will update once 2019/2020 prices are announced.*

Alpine Season Pass

  • Senior (age 65+) $135
  • Adult (age 19 – 64) $215
  • Youth (age 6 – 18) $155
  • Child (age 5 & under) $35
  • Family $440
  • Full-time College Student $155

Nordic Season Pass 

  • Senior (age 65+) $115
  • Adult (age 19 – 64) $195
  • Youth (age 6 – 18) $115
  • Child (age 5 & under) $35
  • Family $400
  • Full-time College Student $145

Combined Alpine & Nordic Season Pass

  • Senior (age 65+) $175
  • Adult (age 19 – 64) $345
  • Youth (age 6 – 18) $185
  • Child (age 5 & under) $55
  • Family $755
  • Full-time College Student $215

Ikon

Ikon Pass

  • Adult (age 23+) $1049
  • Young Adult (age 13 – 22) $779
  • Child (age 5 – 12) $399
  • Child (age 4 & under) $49
  • Military/College $719

No blackout dates.

10 friends and family discounted lift tickets (25% off window rate) at all Ikon Pass destinations.

Unlimited access to 14 resorts:

  • Steamboat, CO
  • Winter Park, CO
  • Copper Mountain, CO
  • Eldora Mountain Resort, CO
  • Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Mammoth Mountain, CA
  • June Mountain, CA
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA
  • Stratton, VT
  • Snowshoe, WV
  • Crystal Mountain, WA
  • Tremblant, Canada,
  • Blue Mountain, Canada
  • Solitude, UT

Seven days at each of the following resorts:

  • Aspen Snowmass, CO
  • Arapahoe Basin, CO
  • Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY
  • Big Sky Resort, MT
  • Killington-Pico, VT
  • Sugarbush Resort, VT
  • Boyne Highlands, MI
  • Boyne Mountain, MI
  • The Summit at Snoqualmie, WA
  • SkiBig3, Canada
  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Canada
  • Cypress, Canada
  • Sunday River, ME
  • Sugarloaf, ME
  • Loon Mountain, NH
  • Taos, NM
  • Deer Valley Resort, UT
  • Brighton, UT
  • Alta Snowbird, UT
  • Thredbo, Australia
  • Mt Buller, Australia
  • Coronet Peak, the Remarkables, Mt. Hutt, New Zealand
  • Niseko United, Japan
  • Valle Nevado, Chile

Ikon Base Pass

  • Adult (age 23+) $749
  • Young Adult (age 13 – 22) $559
  • Child (age 5 – 12) $359
  • Child (age 4 & under) $49
  • Military/College $539

10 friends and family discounted lift tickets (25% off window rate) at all Ikon Pass destinations.

Unlimited access to 12 resorts:

  • Winter Park, CO
  • Copper Mountain, CO
  • Eldora Mountain Resort, CO
  • Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA*
  • Mammoth Mountain, CA*
  • June Mountain, CA*
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA
  • Snowshoe, WV
  • Crystal Mountain, WA
  • Tremblant, Canada,
  • Blue Mountain, Canada
  • Solitude, UT*

*Blackout dates December 26-31, 2019, January 18-19 & February 15-16 2020.

Five days at each of the following resorts*:

  • Aspen Snowmass, CO
  • Arapahoe Basin, CO
  • Steamboat, CO
  • Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY
  • Big Sky Resort, MT
  • Killington-Pico, VT
  • Sugarbush Resort, VT
  • Boyne Highlands, MI
  • Boyne Mountain, MI
  • The Summit at Snoqualmie, WA
  • SkiBig3, Canada
  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Canada
  • Cypress, Canada
  • Sunday River, ME
  • Sugarloaf, ME
  • Loon Mountain, NH
  • Taos, NM
  • Deer Valley Resort, UT
  • Brighton, UT
  • Alta Snowbird, UT
  • Thredbo, Australia
  • Mt Buller, Australia
  • Coronet Peak, the Remarkables, Mt. Hutt, New Zealand
  • Niseko United, Japan
  • Valle Nevado, Chile

*Blackout dates December 26-31, 2019, January 18-19 & February 15-16 2020 in the northern hemisphere. July 6-21, 2019 & July 4-19 2020 (Thredbo only). No blackout dates at Valle Nevado.

Kendall Mountain

*2019/2020 season passes are not yet on sale. I will update once 2019/2020 season passes are available.*

Season Pass (Early Bird, prior to 11/22/18)

  • Adult (age 19 – 64) $150
  • Child (age 6 -18) $95
  • Senior (age 65+) $95
  • Family* $395

*Include 2 adults and 2 children over age 6. $75 for each additional child.

Season Pass (Regular, after to 11/22/18)

  • Adult (age 19 – 64) $180
  • Child (age 6 -18) $130
  • Senior (age 65+) $130
  • Family* $430

*Include 2 adults and 2 children over age 6. $75 for each additional child.

Loveland

Full Season Pass (New)

  • Adult (age 23 – 69) $439
  • Young Adult (age 15 -22) $309
  • Child (age 6 – 14) $189
  • Senior (age 70+) $99

One discounted adult lift ticket per day.

Two discounted child lift tickets per day.

Up to 54 Free Days at 18 partner resorts that are members of the Powder Alliance.

3 Free days at each of the following partner resorts:

  • Purgatory, CO
  • Monarch Mountain, CO
  • Powder Mountain, UT
  • Powderhorn, CO
  • Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT
  • Snow King Resort, WY
  • Red Lodge Mountain, MT
  • Homewood Mountain Resort, CA
  • Brundage, ID
  • Sunlight Mountain Resort, CO
  • Ski Cooper, CO
  • Ski Granby Ranch, CO
  • Pajarito, NM
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Hesperus, NM
  • Snowbowl, AZ
  • Grand Targhee, WY*

*With purchase of lodging.

Full Season Pass (Renewal)

Take $20 off the price of a new adult and young adult. Take $10 off a new child Pass. No change for the senior pass. All of the same benefits.

Midweek (Monday – Friday)

New $329

Renewal $319

3 Free days at Monarch Mountain.

One discounted adult lift ticket per day.

Two discounted child lift tickets per day.

Monarch photo
Credit: Monarch Mountain

Monarch

Prices valid through September 5th.

Full Season Pass (New)

  • Adult (age 18 – 61) $479
  • Teen (age 13 -17) $309
  • Junior (age 7 – 12) $209
  • Senior (age 62 – 68) $339
  • Child* (age 6 & under) $20
  • Super Senior* (age 69 & over) $20
  • College $289
  • Military $199

No blackout dates.

One discounted buddy ticket per day: price $57.

One time purchase of a 4-pack of Monarch lift tickets for $179. Tickets are fully transferable and good any day of the season.

*Days at partner resorts not applicable.

Up to 54 Free Days at 18 partner resorts that are members of the Powder Alliance.

3 Free days at each of the following partner resorts:

  • Arapahoe Basin, CO
  • Copper Mountain, CO
  • Loveland, CO
  • Ski Cooper, CO
  • Powderhorn, CO
  • Purgatory, CO
  • Hesperus, CO
  • Sunlight, CO
  • Snowbowl, AZ
  • Brundage, ID
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Pajarito, NM
  • Red River, NM
  • Ski Apache, NM
  • Angel Fire, NM
  • Nordic Valley, UT
  • Snow King, WY
  • Masella, Spain
  • 5-Berge, Germany

One free lift ticket per night stay at Grand Targhee lodging. 10% off lodging.

Full Season Pass (Renewal) 

  • Adult (age 18 – 61) $459
  • Teen (age 13 -17) $299
  • Junior (age 7 – 12) $1999
  • Senior (age 62 – 68) $329

All of the same benefits as the new pass.

Mountain Collective

Pass

  • Adult (age 13+) $489
  • Child (age 13 & under) $199

2 Days of skiing at each of the following resorts:

  • Alta Ski Area, UT
  • Arapahoe Basin, CO
  • Aspen Snowmass, CO
  • Banff Sunshine, Canada
  • Big Sky Resort, MT
  • Coronet Peak + The Remarkables, Australia
  • Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY
  • Lake Louise, Canada
  • Mammoth Mountain, CA
  • Mt Buller, Australia
  • Niseko United, Japan
  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Canada
  • Snowbird, UT
  • Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Sugarbush Resort, VT
  • Taos, NM
  • Thredbo, Australia
  • Valle Nevado, Chile

A bonus third day at the destination of your choice.

50% off all additional days at pass destinations.

No blackout dates.

Powder Alliance

This isn’t a pass like the Epic or Ikon, rather think of it as a discount agreement between resorts. If you own a pass to one of the partner resorts (i.e. Loveland or Monarch) you can get lift tickets to partner resorts for free during the week, and half price during the weekend.

Partner Resorts:

  • Angel Fire, NM
  • Bogus Basin, ID
  • Bridger Bowl, MT
  • Castle Mountain Resort, Canada
  • Kiroro, Japan
  • China Peak, CA
  • La Parva, Chile
  • Loveland, CO
  • Mountain High, CA
  • Marmot Basin, Canada
  • Monarch Mountain, CO
  • Mount Hood Skibowl, OR
  • Schweitzer Mountain, ID
  • Sierra at Tahoe, CA
  • Mountain High, CA
  • Whitewater, Canada
  • Sugar Bowl, CA
  • Timberline, OR
  • White Pass, WA
  • Mission Ridge, WA

Powderhorn

Sale prices good thru September 1st, 2019

Winter Season Pass

  • Adult (age 30 – 74) $349
  • Junior (age 6 – 12) $249
  • Young Adult (age 13 – 29) $349
  • Senior (age 75 – 79) $139
  • Child (age 5 & under) $29
  • 80+ $29

Two 20% off buddy tickets.

Free and discounted lift tickets at 20 partner resorts (details coming soon):

  • Ragged Mountain, NH
  • Mt. Washington, Canada
  • Wintergreen Resort, VA
  • Wisp Resort, MD
  • Great Divide Ski Area, MT
  • Mt. Waterman, CA
  • Angel Fire Resort, NM
  • Ski Apache, NM
  • Monarch Mountain, CO
  • Ski Cooper, CO
  • Purgatory, CO
  • Ski Hesperus, CO
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Pajarito Mountain, NM
  • Arizona Snowbowl, AZ
  • Nordic Valley, UT
  • Loveland Ski Area, CO
  • Sunlight Mountain Resort, CO
  • Eagle Point, UT
  • Brian Head Resort, UT
  • Mount Bohemia, MI

Power Pass (Hesperus & Purgatory)

Sale prices good through September 27th

Power Pass

  • Adult (age 37 – 64) $699
  • Young Adult (age 30 – 36) $549
  • Young Adult (age 25 – 29) $449
  • Young Adult (age 19 – 24) $399
  • Teen (age 13 – 18) $299
  • Child (12 & younger) $249
  • Senior (age 65 – 79) $499
  • Super Senior (age 80+) $129

Unlimited access to the following resorts:

  • Purgatory, CO
  • Hesperus, CO
  • Snowbowl, AZ
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Pajarito, NM
  • Nordic Valley, UT

3 free ski days at each of the following partner resorts:

  • Copper Mountain, CO
  • Loveland, CO
  • Powderhorn, CO
  • Monarch Mountain, CO
  • Kiroro, Japan

6 discounted, 30% of window rate, lift tickets

Local Power Pass

  • Adult (age 25 – 29) $389
  • Young Adult (age 19 – 24) $279
  • Senior (age 60+) $329

Unlimited access to the following resorts:

  • Hesperus, CO
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Pajarito, NM
  • Nordic Valley, UT

3 free ski days at Arizona Snowbowl.

6 discounted, 30% of window rate, lift tickets

Value Pass

  • Weekday (all ages) $449
  • Parent Transferable $699
  • Super Senior (age 80+) $29

Parent transferable pass has unlimited access to Purgatory for two parents on one pass. Only available to parents with children age 3 or younger. 20% off one adult ticket if both parents are skiing on the same date.

Weekday pass blackout dates: 12/26/19 -> 12/27/19, 12/30/19 -> 1/3/20. 30% of window rate lift tickets on weekends and during blackout dates.

Super senior pass has unlimited access to Purgatory, Hesperus, Arizona Snowbowl, Pajarito, and Sipapu.

6 discounted, 30% of window rate, lift tickets

Power Kids Pass

  • Child (age 10 & younger) FREE

Unlimited access to the following resorts:

  • Purgatory, CO
  • Hesperus, CO
  • Snowbowl, AZ
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Pajarito, NM
  • Nordic Valley, UT
Silverton photo
Credit: Silverton Mountain

Silverton Mountain

Spring Unguided Pass $199 

Access to the mountain during the projected unguided season: Monday March 16th (Pass holder only Private Mountain Day), March 18 – 22, March 25 – 29, April 1 – 5, April 8 – 12, April 15-19.

$39 helicopter drop.

Option to purchase a second $39 helicopter drop if booked before 9/30/19. Price of a helicopter drop increases to $59 after 10/1/19.

3 Free days at each of the following partner resorts:

  • Eaglecrest, AK
  • Mission Ridge, WA
  • Sundance Mountain Resort,UT
  • Red Lodge Mountain, MT
  • Sunlight, CO
  • Powderhorn, CO
  • Snow King, WY
  • Brundage Mountain, ID
  • Mt. Baldy, CA

Powder Upgrade to Spring Unguided Pass $36

$89 standby guided skiing during the guided season.

Option to purchase a second $39 helicopter drop if booked before 9/30/19. Price of a helicopter drop increases to $59 after 10/1/19.

5% Discount on Alaska heli skiing with Silverton Mountain Guides for the months of November, December, and January

$2 PBRs all season

Kids Season Pass (age 17 & under) $69

Six days of unguided skiing.

Ski Cooper

Season Pass – August/September Prices

  • Adult (age 15-59) $389
  • Child (age 6-14) $159
  • 5 & Under $10
  • Senior (age 60-69) $299
  • Super Senior (70-79) $159
  • Super Senior + (80+) Free
  • Military Adult $219
  • Military Child $119

Season Pass – Full Price

  • Adult (age 15-59) $459
  • Child (age 6-14) $189
  • 5 & Under $10
  • Senior (age 60-69) $349
  • Super Senior (70-79) $159
  • Super Senior + (80+) Free
  • Military Adult $219
  • Military Child $119

3 free days of skiing at the following resorts:

  • Monarch, CO
  • Loveland, CO
  • Sunlight, CO
  • Powderhorn, CO
  • Purgaroty, CO
  • Granby Ranch, CO
  • Hesperus, CO
  • Eaglecrest, AK
  • Diamond Peak, NV*
  • Homewood, CA
  • Powder Mountain, UT
  • Nordic Valley, UT
  • Bogus Basin, ID**
  • Snowbowl, AZ
  • Nordic Mountain, WI
  • Little Switzerland, WI
  • The Rock Snow Park, WI
  • Indianhead, MI
  • Blackjack Resort, MI
  • Mont Ripley, MI
  • Marquette Mountain, MI
  • Big Powderhorn, MI
  • Pine Mountain, MI
  • Crystal Mountain, MI
  • Tussey Mountain, PA
  • Plattekill, NY
  • Black Mountain, NH
  • McIntyre, NY
  • Whaleback Mtn, NH
  • Dartmouth Skiway, NH
  • Bolton Valley, VT
  • Magic Mountain, VT
  • Yawgoo Valley, RI
  • Lost Valley, ME

*4 days of skiing

**Bogus Basin has the following blackout dates: 11/29->12/1, 12/21->1/5, 1/17->1/20, and 2/15->2/17

1 discounted 4-pack of lift tickets for $160

1 discounted buddy ticket at $42 a day

Steamboat

See the Ikon and Ikon Base Passes for more access to the mountain

First Tracks Daily Lift Tickets 

$49 or $39 if purchased 7 days in advance

Board the gondola from 8 to 8:15 am and get first tracks down Spur Run, Huffman’s, Sundown Express, Sunshine, South Peak Lifts, and Priest Creek

A full day lift ticket or season pass is also required. Must be an advanced skier/rider.

Early Season 3 Day Pass 

  • All Ages $169

Good November 23 thru December 20, 2019

No blackout dates

Mid-Winter 3 Day Pass 

  • All Ages $199

Good January 13 thru February 17, 2020

No blackout dates

Springalicious Pass 

  • All Ages $149

Good April 1 thru April 12, 2020

No blackout dates

Sunlight

Sale prices good thru May 31st, 2019.

Individual Season Pass 

  • Adult (age 18 – 64) $449
  • Student (age 13 -17) $229
  • Child (age 6 – 12) $149
  • College (full time w. ID) $289
  • Young Senior (age 65 – 79) $299
  • Military $299

Up to 54 Free Days at 18 partner resorts that are members of the Freedom Pass.

3 Free days at each of the following partner resorts:

  • 5-Berg, Germany
  • Loveland, CO
  • Monarch, CO
  • Mt. Hood Meadows, CO
  • Brundage, ID
  • Snow Valley, CA
  • Powderhorn, CO
  • Cooper, CO
  • Eagle Point, UT
  • Sipapu, NM
  • Pajarito, NM
  • Red River, NM
  • Wachusett Mountain, Mass
  • Buck Hill, MN
  • Kiroro Resort, Japan
  • Snow King, WY
  • Masella, Spain
  • Purgatory, CO
  • Mission ridge, WA
  • Snowy Range, WY
  • Arizona Snowbowl, AZ
  • Eaglecrest, AK

2 days at Lookout Pass, ID & 1 unguided day at Silverton, CO.

Sunny Soaker Season Pass 

  • Adult (age 18 – 64) $589
  • Student (age 13 -17) $419
  • Young Senior (age 65 – 79) $419

Adds season long access to the Glenwood Hot Springs. Sunny soaker pass is available for children 12 and under. Contact Glenwood Hot Springs for details.

Includes regular pass benefits.

Family Season Pass 

  • 1st Adult (age 18+) $439
  • Additional Adults $399
  • Add College Student (age 13 -17) $269
  • Add Student (age 13 -17) $219
  • Add Child (age 6 -12) $139
  • Add Child 5 & Under Free
  • Add Child at Heart 80 & Older Free

Includes regular pass benefits.

Max Family Season Pass – $1589

The family pass for when there are enough family members to cause the regular family pass to cost in excess of $1589

Includes regular pass benefits.

Midweek Season Pass – $299

No blackout dates. Only valid during weekdays.

Powder Pass – $50

Load the lift 30 minutes before the general public on days with more than 4 inches by 7 am.

Telluride

Full Season Pass

  • Adult (age 25 – 64) $2250
  • Child (age 6 -12) $600
  • Junior (age 13 – 18) $730
  • Young Adult (age 19 – 24) $1475
  • Senior (age 65 – 79) $1475
  • Palmyra (age 80+) $0
  • Toddler (age 5 & under) $25

50% off daily lift tickets at all Vail owned resorts.

Full Season Pass – Sale Price through October 11th

  • Adult (age 25 – 64) $1250
  • Child (age 6 -12) $395
  • Junior (age 13 – 18) $425
  • Young Adult (age 19 – 24) $850
  • Senior (age 65 – 79) $850
  • Palmyra (age 80+) $0
  • Toddler (age 5 & under) $25

Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area

Your pass or day ticket helps to maintain the 119 miles of motorized and non-motorized trails that provide access to some 55,000 acres of National Forest.

Season Pass

  • A person $40*

Day Pass

  • A person $6*

*Golden Age and Golden Passport holders receive 50% off

Winter Park photo
Credit: Winter Park

Winter Park

Season Pass

  • Adult (age 23+9) $499
  • Adult – Military & College $429
  • Young Adult (age 13 – 22) $429
  • Child (age 5 – 12) $279
  • 4 and Under (age 0 – 4) $29

8 Friends and Family tickets (25% off window rate).

Cirque Sled – Add on $20

Skip the hike to the Cirque and take the sled instead.

Wolf Creek

Season Pass (Early, 9/28/19 – 10/6/19)

  • Adult $784
  • Senior (age 65+, and not a Grey Wolff member) $345
  • Student (age 13 – 18) $605
  • Child (age 6 – 12) $309
  • Tot (age 5 or younger) $44
  • Weekday Only (can be used over Holiday periods) $550
  • Family, 1st in Family $784
  • Family, 2nd in Family $605
  • Family, 3rd in Family $345
  • Family, 4th in Family $283
  • Family, 5th in Family $283

Season Pass (Early, 10/7/19 – 4/5/20)

  • Adult $979
  • Senior (age 65+, and not a Grey Wolff member) $430
  • Student (age 13 – 18) $756
  • Child (age 6 – 12) $385
  • Tot (age 5 or younger) $54
  • Weekday Only (can be used over Holiday periods) $687
  • Family, 1st in Family $979
  • Family, 2nd in Family $756
  • Family, 3rd in Family $430
  • Family, 4th in Family $353
  • Family, 5th in Family $353

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4 thoughts on “The Ultimate Colorado Season Pass Buyers Guide

  1. Thanks for such a comprehensive review of all the Colorado season pass options. It’s especially great to see most of the independent ski areas banding together to give passholders a visit to other mountains. The senior pass deal at Loveland caught my immediate attention until I checked the website and found that is it for only 70+. Probably need to correct that.

    1. Rob,

      Sorry for getting you excited about the Loveland pass based on my mistake. The mistake has been corrected.

      Sincerely,
      Curtis W.

  2. Thank you for this excellent list. When the copy reads “7 days of skiing at the following resorts (no blackout dates):” does that mean a) a total of 7 days at the resorts on the list or b) 7 days at each of the resorts on the list?

    1. Jon,

      I looked at the Epic Pass’ bonus days again. For some of the resorts I read it as 7 days at each of them, and for some (the Canadian resorts) I read it as 7 total days. I will second all of the other resorts and updated the article accordingly. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

      – Curtis W.

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