Pass Masters: Why Smart Skiers...

If next ski season isn't on your radar yet, it should be. Now's the time to act!

The best deals and lowest prices are right now

Buying your 2025-26 season pass early is the ultimate hack for skiers and snowboarders who want to save money and score extra perks. Season pass prices are at their lowest right now, and many resorts are offering limited-time deals-like buddy tickets and exclusive discounts-that disappear faster than a fresh line on a powder day.

Skiers and riders are planners at heart (we see you, snow lover, checking the forecast three times a day). So don't wait for next fall. Pass prices typically increase as the season approaches-sometimes more than once. The best time to buy a Colorado ski pass is in the spring.

Early bird pricing won't last

Waiting until fall to buy your season pass is like showing up to the après party after the hot tub's full. Still fun, but not quite the same. And let's be honest: there's something incredibly satisfying about being ahead of the game. When you buy your Colorado ski pass early, you're not just saving money, you're buying peace of mind, priority, and powder days.

Curious about the cost to hit the slopes next season? Here's a look at current 2025-26 season pass prices across Colorado resorts:

Arapahoe Basin Enjoy unlimited, unrestricted access to Colorado's longest ski and ride season with an A-Basin Season Pass; $659 for adults ages 23+.

Copper Mountain Unlimited, no-blackout-day access plus exclusive perks: the perfect choice for a full season of skiing and riding in the Colorado Rockies. $849 for adults ages 23+.

Monarch Mountain Ski two seasons with the Wings Pass at $699 for adults (ages 18-61); valid for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.​

Powderhorn Continuing the initiative of the 2024-25 Price Freeze, Powderhorn's 2025-26 Season Pass will be available at last season's price ($429 for adults ages 13-74) through Monday, April 7.

Purgatory The Power Pass gets you unlimited skiing at Purgatory, Snowbowl, Brian Head, Sandia Peak, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Lee Canyon, and Willamette Pass.; adult passes start at $429, if purchased by April 7, 2025.

Steamboat Resort There are plenty of ways to ski or ride at Steamboat-choose from the Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, or Ikon Session Pass. Each Ikon Pass tier includes access to Steamboat, so you can pick the one that fits your season best.

Winter Park Ski or ride over 3,000 acres at Winter Park Resort all season long; adult pass starting from $719.

Colorado Ski Country USA passes, including our Ski Passport and Gems Parent and Teen Passes, drop in late summer!