25/ 26 Passes- Ikon, Epic, MCP

[marzNC]

Apparently prices for Epic passes will go up after May 26.

There is something new on the Epic Pass website called the Epic Pass Finder. It makes it easier to know which passes are relevant if you know which locations are of any interest. For choosing "mountains" the options are grouped geographically, meaning by region in the USA and then by country.

The news release about new Epic options in Austria came out May 22.

May 22, 2025

Vail Resorts Adds Austrian Partners to Epic Pass

SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., May 22, 2025—Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass will include access to resorts in Austria’s Saalbach, Zell am See-Kaprun, Mayrhofen, a

www.saminfo.com

". . .
The Epic Pass and Epic Adaptive Pass will include a total of five consecutive days of access across Mayrhofen and Hintertux, which encompass six distinct areas: Hintertux Glacier, Eggalm, Rastkogel, Finkenberg, Penken and Ahorn. In Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun, Epic Pass holders will have five days of access to Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Kitzsteinhorn mountain resorts.
. . ."

Using Epic Pass Finder
Picked 7 locations across three regions in the USA

 

[santacruz skier]

Zell Am See definitely a good one... Saalbach too

 

[marzNC]

Another Austrian resort has become a partner resorts for Epic. The addition of Sölden was announced on May 25. The last day to buy some sort of an Epic pass before prices go up is May 26.

 

[marzNC]

Here are the Epic prices on the homepage as of May 28. The prices as of May 27 are about 2% higher than before. Interesting that the default number for the Epic Day Pass is 6. I think it used to be 4.

 

[martic11]

For those interested, attached is my spreadsheet comparing Ikon (full, though I tried to note if something wasn't on the full pass) and Mountain Collective. The blue highlighted cells are the overlap between the two passes, and the yellow highlighted cells were for me, marking places my boyfriend and I are likely to ski next winter.

Thank you. Nice breakdown.

 

[martic11]

Here are the Epic prices on the homepage as of May 28. The prices as of May 27 are about 2% higher than before. Interesting that the default number for the Epic Day Pass is 6. I think it used to be 4.

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Believe you’re correct that the default # was 4 for the day pass previously.

 

[marzNC]

Believe you’re correct that the default # was 4 for the day pass previously.

Thanks. I wasn't sure if the change was specific to whatever cookies are on my computer.

Welcome by the way. I see you'll soon be able to see all the Divas Only sections. Are you at all interested in Diva West at Big Sky or Diva East at Whiteface? Or do you stick to Epic resorts?

 

[martic11]

Thanks. I wasn't sure if the change was specific to whatever cookies are on my computer.

Welcome by the way. I see you'll soon be able to see all the Divas Only sections. Are you at all interested in Diva West at Big Sky or Diva East at Whiteface? Or do you stick to Epic resorts?

Hi. I’m excited to be able to see the info for either Diva event. If I can make the dates work, I think I would lean to attending Diva West.

I went with my sister’s family to Breckenridge in ‘25 (hence my experience with Epic), after many year’s of not skiing, and gave it a try. I took lessons and it was a tough re-entry but by the end of the trip I was skiing.

I’m trying to find an event/clinic etc where I could continue to progress and it would be nice to have an other people to meet too.

 

[marzNC]

I’m trying to find an event/clinic etc where I could continue to progress and it would be nice to have an other people to meet too.

You should be able to see the Diva West planning thread(s) now.

The best value for lessons for people willing to travel to the Rockies is a Taos Ski Week. While the regular Ski Weeks are offered all season, the Women's Ski Week is the last week of February. I and a few other Divas will be at Taos that week, although we won't be doing a Women's Ski Week. Have you heard much about Taos? It's on the Ikon pass and the Mountain Collective.

 

[saravblass]

You should be able to see the Diva West planning thread(s) now.

The best value for lessons for people willing to travel to the Rockies is a Taos Ski Week. While the regular Ski Weeks are offered all season, the Women's Ski Week is the last week of February. I and a few other Divas will be at Taos that week, although we won't be doing a Women's Ski Week. Have you heard much about Taos? It's on the Ikon pass and the Mountain Collective.

I’m super interested in doing a ski week. Where do your normally stay when you go to Taos?

 

[marzNC]

I’m super interested in doing a ski week. Where do your normally stay when you go to Taos?

Have stayed assorted places since I started going to Taos regularly in 2017. Been thinking it might be time to have a new thread about Taos Ski Weeks. While the lesson program hasn't changed, the resort and the logistics continue to evolve.

There isn't much land available for buildings at the base, so slopeside lodging is pricey. Many people stay in town or in Arroyo Hondo or Arroyo Seco.

Note that Diva West was at Taos Ski Valley a few years ago. Once you have 15 posts, you'll be able to see the planning threads and trip notes. Starting a Getting To Know You thread for a self-introduction can be a good way to get in some posts.

 

[saravblass]

Have stayed assorted places since I started going to Taos regularly in 2017. Been thinking it might be time to have a new thread about Taos Ski Weeks. While the lesson program hasn't changed, the resort and the logistics continue to evolve.

There isn't much land available for buildings at the base, so slopeside lodging is pricey. Many people stay in town or in Arroyo Hondo or Arroyo Seco.

Note that Diva West was at Taos Ski Valley a few years ago. Once you have 15 posts, you'll be able to see the planning threads and trip notes. Starting a Getting To Know You thread for a self-introduction can be a good way to get in some posts.

Thank you!! I did a self intro post and am excited to officially be a part of this community soon. One of my goals for next season is to really improve my own ski skills, and it sounds like a Taos ski week may be an excellent/ quasi affordable way to do that. Already have my Ikon pass ready to go!