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Ikon vs Epic: which pass is getting more snow?

As of November 5, 2026, Epic Pass resorts average more snow in the 7-day forecast: 2.1" vs 1.9" across the 33 Epic and 52 Ikon resorts Snow Way tracks. The snowiest Epic resort is Whistler Blackcomb (49.4"); the snowiest Ikon resort is Alyeska (20.5").

Pass membership and prices checked November 5, 2026 from epicpass.com and ikonpass.com. Snow updates every 6 hours.

Epic avg, 7 days

2.1"

33 resorts · $1,169

Ikon avg, 7 days

1.9"

52 resorts · from $1,529

Epic Pass resorts by snow this week

  1. 1.Whistler BlackcombUnlimited on Epic Pass; Epic Local Pass: 10 total days combined across Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb, excludes peak dates 49.4"
  2. 2.Stevens PassUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 4.0"
  3. 3.OkemoUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 3.7"
  4. 4.AttitashUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 2.7"
  5. 5.Mount SnowUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 2.3"
  6. 6.Wildcat MountainUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 1.7"
  7. 7.Mont-Sainte-AnnePartner resort (Resorts of the Canadian Rockies): 7 total days combined across RCR resorts on Epic Pass; not on Epic Local 1.6"
  8. 8.Kicking HorsePartner resort (Resorts of the Canadian Rockies): 7 total days combined across RCR resorts on Epic Pass; not on Epic Local 1.5"
  9. 9.StoweUnlimited on Epic Pass; unlimited on Epic Local Pass excluding peak dates 0.9"
  10. 10.NakiskaPartner resort (Resorts of the Canadian Rockies): 7 total days combined across RCR resorts on Epic Pass; not on Epic Local 0.7"
  11. 11.FerniePartner resort (Resorts of the Canadian Rockies): 7 total days combined across RCR resorts on Epic Pass; not on Epic Local 0.4"
  12. 12.Hunter MountainUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.3"
  13. 13.Seven SpringsUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.2"
  14. 14.Mount SunapeeUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.1"
  15. 15.TelluridePartner resort: 7 total days on Epic Pass (physical pass card required); not on Epic Local 0.1"
  16. 16.Crested ButteUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.1"
  17. 17.Park CityUnlimited on Epic Pass; unlimited on Epic Local Pass excluding peak dates 0.0"
  18. 18.Paoli PeaksUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"
  19. 19.RoundtopUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"
  20. 20.VailUnlimited on Epic Pass; Epic Local Pass: 10 total days combined across Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb, excludes peak dates 0.0"
  21. 21.WhitetailUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"
  22. 22.Wilmot MountainUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"
  23. 23.NorthstarUnlimited on Epic Pass; unlimited on Epic Local Pass excluding peak dates 0.0"
  24. 24.Mad River MountainUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"
  25. 25.Liberty MountainUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"
  26. 26.KirkwoodUnlimited on Epic Pass; unlimited on Epic Local Pass excluding peak dates 0.0"
  27. 27.KeystoneUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"
  28. 28.Jack FrostUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"
  29. 29.HeavenlyUnlimited on Epic Pass; unlimited on Epic Local Pass excluding peak dates 0.0"
  30. 30.BreckenridgeUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"
  31. 31.Boston Mills/BrandywineUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass (Boston Mills and Brandywine listed separately) 0.0"
  32. 32.Beaver CreekUnlimited on Epic Pass; Epic Local Pass: 10 total days combined across Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb, excludes peak dates 0.0"
  33. 33.Afton AlpsUnlimited on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass 0.0"

Ikon Pass resorts by snow this week

  1. 1.Alyeska7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 20.5"
  2. 2.Sugarloaf7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 14.5"
  3. 3.Cypress Mountain7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 14.0"
  4. 4.Crystal MountainUnlimited on Ikon Pass, 5 days on Ikon Base Pass 7.1"
  5. 5.SchweitzerUnlimited on Ikon Pass, 5 days on Ikon Base Pass 4.1"
  6. 6.Sunday River7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 3.9"
  7. 7.Summit at Snoqualmie7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 3.7"
  8. 8.KillingtonListed as Killington-Pico: 7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 3.4"
  9. 9.StrattonUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 3.3"
  10. 10.Mont TremblantUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 2.9"
  11. 11.SugarbushUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 2.7"
  12. 12.Panorama7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 2.1"
  13. 13.Banff SunshineListed under SkiBig3: 7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 1.8"
  14. 14.SilverStar7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 1.8"
  15. 15.Lutsen Mountains7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 1.6"
  16. 16.Lake LouiseListed under SkiBig3: 7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 1.5"
  17. 17.Revelstoke7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 1.4"
  18. 18.Sun Peaks7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 1.2"
  19. 19.Red Mountain7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 1.0"
  20. 20.Mt. NorquayListed under SkiBig3: 7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 1.0"
  21. 21.Loon Mountain7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.9"
  22. 22.The Highlands7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.8"
  23. 23.Le Massif de Charlevoix7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.7"
  24. 24.Mt. Bachelor7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.6"
  25. 25.Boyne Mountain7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.3"
  26. 26.SnowshoeUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 0.1"
  27. 27.Alta7 days on Ikon Pass; not on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  28. 28.Snow SummitListed under Big Bear Mountain Resort: unlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base blackout dates apply) 0.0"
  29. 29.Snowbasin7 days on Ikon Pass; not on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  30. 30.Snowbird7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  31. 31.SolitudeUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 0.0"
  32. 32.SteamboatUnlimited on Ikon Pass, 5 days on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  33. 33.Sun Valley7 days on Ikon Pass; not on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  34. 34.Taos Ski Valley7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  35. 35.Winter ParkUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 0.0"
  36. 36.Arapahoe BasinUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 0.0"
  37. 37.Aspen Snowmass7 days on Ikon Pass; 5 on Ikon Base Pass (Snowmass access only on Base) 0.0"
  38. 38.Bear MountainListed under Big Bear Mountain Resort: unlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base blackout dates apply) 0.0"
  39. 39.Big Sky7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  40. 40.Blue MountainUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base blackout dates apply) 0.0"
  41. 41.Blue Mountain Resort7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  42. 42.Brighton7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  43. 43.Camelback7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  44. 44.Copper MountainUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 0.0"
  45. 45.Deer Valley7 days on Ikon Pass; not on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  46. 46.EldoraUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 0.0"
  47. 47.Granite Peak7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  48. 48.Jackson Hole7 days on Ikon Pass; not on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"
  49. 49.June MountainUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base blackout dates apply) 0.0"
  50. 50.Mammoth MountainUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 0.0"
  51. 51.Palisades TahoeUnlimited on Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass (Base has blackout dates Dec 26-30, Jan 16-17, Feb 13-14) 0.0"
  52. 52.Sierra-at-Tahoe7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base Pass 0.0"

Ikon vs Epic FAQ

Which pass is getting more snow this week, Ikon or Epic?

As of November 5, 2026, Epic Pass resorts average more snow in the 7-day forecast: 2.1" vs 1.9" across the 33 Epic and 52 Ikon resorts Snow Way tracks. The snowiest Epic resort is Whistler Blackcomb (49.4"); the snowiest Ikon resort is Alyeska (20.5").

How much do the Ikon Pass and Epic Pass cost for 2026-27?

Adult prices as of November 5, 2026: Epic Pass $1,169, Epic Local Pass $869, Ikon Pass from $1,529, Ikon Base Pass from $1,099. Epic prices go up after November 15. Prices change by sale deadline; check the official sites before buying.

What is the main difference between the Ikon Pass and the Epic Pass?

The Epic Pass is sold by Vail Resorts and covers mostly resorts it owns, usually with unlimited days. The Ikon Pass is sold by Alterra Mountain Company and covers a mix of owned and partner resorts, many with a set number of days. The better pass is the one with more resorts you'll actually ski.

Which Snow Way resorts are on each pass?

Epic Pass: Whistler Blackcomb, Stevens Pass, Okemo, Attitash, Mount Snow, Wildcat Mountain, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Kicking Horse, Stowe, Nakiska, Fernie, Hunter Mountain, Seven Springs, Mount Sunapee, Telluride, Crested Butte, Park City, Paoli Peaks, Roundtop, Vail, Whitetail, Wilmot Mountain, Northstar, Mad River Mountain, Liberty Mountain, Kirkwood, Keystone, Jack Frost, Heavenly, Breckenridge, Boston Mills/Brandywine, Beaver Creek, and Afton Alps. Ikon Pass: Alyeska, Sugarloaf, Cypress Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Schweitzer, Sunday River, Summit at Snoqualmie, Killington, Stratton, Mont Tremblant, Sugarbush, Panorama, Banff Sunshine, SilverStar, Lutsen Mountains, Lake Louise, Revelstoke, Sun Peaks, Red Mountain, Mt. Norquay, Loon Mountain, The Highlands, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mt. Bachelor, Boyne Mountain, Snowshoe, Alta, Snow Summit, Snowbasin, Snowbird, Solitude, Steamboat, Sun Valley, Taos Ski Valley, Winter Park, Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Snowmass, Bear Mountain, Big Sky, Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain Resort, Brighton, Camelback, Copper Mountain, Deer Valley, Eldora, Granite Peak, Jackson Hole, June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, and Sierra-at-Tahoe.