Best Ski Pass Deals of Winter 2025/26

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Ah—the bygone affordability of a ski pass. It seems like the only way it still lives is in the washed-up stories of your parents. Long have I heard about and been jealous of the 12-dollar train ride and lift ticket at Winter Park from my grandparents. As elusive as this relic may seem, there are still ways to save this upcoming winter and maximize your days on the hill.

Here are a few hidden gems we dug up:

1. Arapahoe Basin Midweek Pass

Price: $519 for adults (or $499 renewal rate)
Access: Unlimited skiing Monday through Friday, plus weekends during the fall (Opening Day-Dec. 14) and spring (May 9-Closing Day) seasons
Perks: 15% off food, drinks, retail, rentals and lessons; 25% off Friends and Family lift tickets; $50 credit for tickets, retail, rentals, lessons or events

Note: No blackout dates during the season (arapahoebasin.com, Ikon Pass)

2. Indy Pass

Price: $419 for adults for Base Pass
Access: 2 days at any of Indy's partner resorts (with blackout dates)
Perks: Discounted Tickets at Allied Resorts, Access to lodging discounts
Note: Only two passes per resort, plus a third one for 25% off

3. Boyne Explorer Pass

Price: $390 (3 days), $470 (4 days), $540 (5 days), $600 (6 days) for adults
Access: Any of Boyne's 10 Resorts
Perks: Bonus day at Pleasant Mountain or Cypress Mountain, 20% off resort lodging
Note: Blackout dates at Big Sky and no Tram access

4. Whiteface Frequent Skier Card

Price: $59 for the card, $67 for midweek tickets and $101 for weekend/holiday tickets
Access: Whiteface, Gore Mountain, Belleayre Mountain
Perks: 50% off midweek tickets, 25% off weekend/holiday tickets
Note: The card gets you exclusive access to discounted lift tickets

5. Echo Mountain Night Season Pass

Price: $109
Access: Wednesdays-Saturdays 4:30pm-close
Perks: 1 free night tubing hour per pass, $5 towards a purchase at The Cafe or The Out Post
Note: A smaller mountain with less terrain, but under an hour from downtown Denver

Prices for mega-passes are a ski turn-off for many, but these options make the sport a little more accessible for everyone. Happy skiing! We'll see you out there.