Denver-based Alterra Mountain Company revealed early-bird price increases for next year’s Ikon passes on Thursday that were less than the increases rival Vail Resorts announced Tuesday for its Epic passes. But Ikon passes still cost more than comparable Epic passes.
When Ikon passes go on sale next Thursday, the early-bird cost will be $1,249, which is $267 more than the comparable Epic Pass. The Ikon Base Pass will cost $869, which is $138 more than the Epic Local pass. Year-over-year, Ikon increased $90, a 7.7% increase, and the Ikon Base pass increased $40, a 4.8% increase. Epic’s prices increased 8% as compared to last year.
A year ago, the early-bird Ikon Pass for 2023-24 was $250 more expensive than the Epic Pass, and the Ikon Base Pass was $153 more than the Epic Local Pass. Epic passes went on sale Tuesday.
Ikon passes are good at three dozen U.S. resorts including Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin and Eldora. Epic Passes are good at 42 resorts owned by Vail Resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado. The Epic Pass also provides access to dozens of partner resorts, including Telluride.
Both Ikon and Epic are good at numerous international destinations.