The IKON EPIC rivalry continues...
As fall begins to arrive, the transients are reminded to purchase their season pass before prices go up. Since most locals bought their's last April, this dilemma need-not apply, however, as more and more destinations stack onto conglomerate ski passes, the discounts seem to get deeper...IKON:
14 unlimited destinations, 41 total which include Jackson, Revelstoke, and Mammoth
Adult Price:
$1,390 CAD / $1,049 USD
$990 CAD / $749 USD (w/a few black out dates)
NOTE: Students/Military get a huge discount on either pass
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EPIC:
20 unlimited destinations, ~60 total with various degrees of access. Includes multiple Japan resorts, Whistler, and lots of Colorado.
Adult Price:
$1,285 CAD / $969 USD
$950 CAD / $719 USD (LOTS of hoops to jump through)
NOTES: Students/Military get a discount on full-priced pass only
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Mustn't forget the Powder Alliance!
Powder Alliance members operate on a looser basis, but offer free days, discounts and lodging specials at their member resorts!
Notable members include Whitewater, Schweitzer, White Pass, and others. They don't have pass specific pricing, so stay local!
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While this is obviously a ton of data to sort through if you're going to thoroughly research the best deal, here's a cool article that appeared in Bloomberg Busniess last spring that gives some juicy details on the 'new' ski industry
Epic vs. Ikon battle for the best ski pass
Happy researching, don't procrastinate!