“Which Pass Should I Choose?”
You’re going to hate me for not giving you a flat-out answer, but the truth is that both passes are great and you really can’t go wrong! However, a couple considerations come to mind when evaluating the two; (1) Ikon offers slightly closer destinations in proximity to Denver, and (2) Epic offers slightly more iconic (or Ikonic) destinations known outside of the Rocky Mountain region (including Breckenridge, Telluride, and Vail).
It really comes down to a matter of preference. What do you care about? What pass are your friends or family members buying? Would you have a place to stay near any of these resorts?
Epic
Base: $849 | Full: $1,099
- Ownership: Vail Resorts
- Unlimited Access Destinations: 30 (Base) | 36 (Full)
- Limited Access Destinations: 16 (Base) | 26 (Full)
- Most Notable Destinations in CO: Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Telluride, Vail
Ikon
Base: $849 | Full: $1,149
- Ownership: Alterra Mountain Company
- Unlimited Access Destinations: 12 (Base) |15 (Full)
- Limited Access Destinations: 39 (Base) | 36 (Full)
- Most Notable Destinations in CO: A-Basin, Copper, Steamboat, Winter Park
