If I buy a Premier Pass for 2026-27, when do the benefits begin?
Premier Pass access begins in summer of 2026.
If I dont buy the Pass Protection Program at purchase, am I able to add it at a future date?
No, it must be added during the original time of purchase to have coverage.
When is the best time to purchase a season pass for the lowest price?
Spring 2026 is the best time to purchase Snowbasin passes for the 2026-27 winter season and save with early-bird pricing.
Does the payment plan do a credit check or add fees? How does it work?
No, the payment plan divides your purchase equally into five transactions. You'll be charged 1/5 up front, with remaining payments spread across May, July, August, and September.
If I use the payment plan, when can I start using my pass?
If you have a Premier Pass and purchase on a payment plan, you can start using it this spring with continuation through the summer. If you purchase a Value Pass, you can also start using the pass this spring, but once the winter season ends, access will resume the following winter season.
What happens if I miss a payment or have an expired credit card?
Upon a failed payment, your season pass will be deactivated until that payment is made.
What is the relationship between Sun Valley, Snowbasin and their Pass Partners: Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective?
Sun Valley and Snowbasin remain independently owned and operated. They have formed a multi-year pass partnership, starting with the 2022-23 winter season, with Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective to offer benefits to each other’s season pass holders.
What is the difference between the Snowbasin Premier Platinum Pass and Snowbasin Premier Pass?
Snowbasin Premier Platinum Passes were introduced during the 2022-23 winter season and include an Ikon Base Pass or Ikon Pass. In Utah, that provides access to Snowbird, Solitude, and Brighton along with Alta and Deer Valley with the Ikon Pass and 50+ total destinations. This pass also provides the same benefits as the regular Premier Pass so you'll get unlimited summer and winter access at Snowbasin.
Can Snowbasin Premier Platinum ski this spring at Ikon Pass resorts with Buy Now, Ride Now?
No, Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Pass access isn’t provided to Platinum Passes until the 2026-27 winter season.
How will Snowbasin Premier Platinum Pass Holders receive their Ikon Base Pass?
Guests who purchase Platinum Passes for the 2026-27 winter season will receive an email from Ikon at a later date with a code and instructions for redemption.
Can Premier Platinum Pass Holders upgrade their Ikon Base Pass to a Ikon Pass?
Yes, you can upgrade from the Ikon Base Pass to the Ikon Pass for an additional cost.
Can I buy a Premier Platinum Pass and transfer the Ikon Base Pass or Ikon Pass to a friend or family member?
No, the Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Pass are non-transferrable.
I purchased my Season Pass on the phone. How do I fill out a waiver online?
If you purchased over the phone, you need to complete a waiver prior to picking up your pass.
2026-27 Online Waiver
Will there still be employees checking tickets at lifts?
As is common at other resorts, employees will remain in lift lines and corrals to monitor scans and ensure the correct guest is utilizing the pass.
Why did you go away from pictures on passes?
With RFID, you can keep your pass in your pocket. The printing process is significantly faster without photos, which will reduce wait times in line to get your pass printed. Your photo remains on your profile, so we’ll be able to verify that someone else is using your pass.
Can I still get a photo pass?
We’re working on a way to print a souvenir-type pass that won’t have working access, but can be purchased as a gift or memento. Stay tuned!
Do I get an RFID pass if I do Ski Free This Spring?
Yes, guests who purchase a new season pass will receive an RFID pass.
What is RFID?
Radio Frequence Identification (RFID) is a technology commonly used in ski passes and lift tickets where a small chip in the pass allows passive communication with scanners or gates to validate mountain access. This technology allows skiers and riders to validate their passes or tickets without getting the physical card out of their pocket.
Will my wallet or phone ruin the RFID like it can with hotel keys?
No, they won’t ruin your pass, but they can block the signal, giving the gates an error and not allowing you through seamlessly.
Should I keep my pass in my wallet?
We recommend keeping your pass in a separate pocket, away from wallets and phones that might interfere with the RFID signal. The best place to store it is hip height, on either side of your body, separate from other devices.
Can I reuse my pass?
Yes! Your pass can be reused each season, allowing you to skip the reprinting fee.
Will Snowbasin be utilizing RFID gates in the summer?
Yes, this summer we will be using RFID gates for our new Bike Park Powered by SCOTT at Littlecat Express, and for hiking and scenic gondola rides on Needles Gondola.
What is BLE?
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a wireless technology that allows devices such as smartphones to connect and exchange data over short distances. It's designed to use less power than typical Bluetooth and can be used for ticketing and pass access for smartphones and associated apps.