Sun Valley and Snowbasin are pleased to announce they are entering into a new pass partnership with Ikon Pass and The Mountain Collective, starting with the 2022-23 season. Both resorts remain independently owned and operated. This announcement comes alongside the release of both resorts’ annual season pass options.
What is the Ikon Pass?
The Ikon Pass is a multi-resort ski and snowboard season pass made up of 50 resort destinations. With resorts spanning five continents, 10 countries, 15 states and four Canadian providences, the Ikon Pass gives pass holders access to some of the most iconic mountains in the world.
What is The Mountain Collective?
The Mountain Collective is an international alliance of premier ski destinations providing The Mountain Collective Pass, a season pass that includes two days of riding at all partner resorts and 50% off additional days at each destination with no blackout dates.
Why did Sun Valley and Snowbasin decide to join new partnerships for the 2022-23 season?
Sun Valley and Snowbasin wanted to provide more options for our guests, introduce other pass holders to our resorts, and be part of two passes within the industry that match the needs of guests in our markets. This is strictly a season pass partnership and does not constitute any ownership with either partner.
What is the relationship between Sun Valley, Snowbasin, and Ikon Pass?
Sun Valley and Snowbasin remain independently owned and operated. They have formed a pass partnership, starting with the 2022-23 winter season, with Ikon Pass to offer benefits to each other’s season pass holders.
What is the relationship between Sun Valley, Snowbasin, and Mountain Collective?
Sun Valley and Snowbasin remain independently owned and operated. They have formed a pass partnership, starting with the 2022-23 winter season, with Mountain Collective to offer benefits to each other’s season pass holders.
How long will Sun Valley and Snowbasin be a part of Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective?
There is a multi-year partnership with both Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective starting with the 2022-23 winter season.
Will Sun Valley and Snowbasin still offer the typical suite of season passes?
Yes – Sun Valley and Snowbasin season passes will offer the typical suite of passes with a few adjustments to benefit season pass holders. Starting with the 2022-23 winter season, Sun Valley and Snowbasin will offer a new platinum product at each resort. The new Sun Valley Challenger Platinum and Snowbasin Premier Platinum passes will receive an Ikon Base Pass, 50% off lift tickets to all Mountain Collective Resorts, in addition to all access and benefits of the Sun Valley Challenger and Snowbasin Premier passes.
The Sun and Snow Pass will not be available for the 2022-23 winter.
What is the difference between the Sun Valley Challenger Pass and the Sun Valley Challenger Platinum Pass?
The Sun Valley Challenger Pass provides unlimited access to Sun Valley Resort’s Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain, unlimited access to Snowbasin Resort, four 50% off friends and family lift tickets for the 2022-23 season, 20% off stays at all Grand America Hotels & Resorts properties, and NEW for the 2022-23 winter season is 50% off lift tickets at Mountain Collective Resorts.
The Sun Valley Challenger Platinum Pass is NEW for the 2022-23 winter season and provides the same benefits as the regular Challenger Pass PLUS two additional (six total) 50% off friends & family lift tickets and an Ikon Base Pass. There is also an option for pass holders to add a discounted Sun Valley Nordic Pass to your Challenger Platinum Pass.
What is the difference between the Snowbasin Premier Platinum Pass and Snowbasin Premier Pass?
Snowbasin Premier Platinum Passes are NEW starting with the 2022-23 winter season and include an Ikon Base Pass. This pass also provides the same benefits as the regular Premier Pass.
When is the best time to purchase a season pass for the lowest price?
Now is the time to purchase your Sun Valley and Snowbasin passes for the 2022-23 winter season and receive the lowest price of the season.
Can Snowbasin Premier Platinum and Sun Valley Challenger Platinum Pass Holders ski this spring at Ikon Pass resorts?
No, Ikon Base Pass access isn’t provided to Platinum Passes until the 2022-23 winter season.
How will Snowbasin Premier Platinum and Sun Valley Challenger Platinum Holders receive their Ikon Base Pass?
Guests that purchase Platinum Passes for the 2022-23 winter season will receive an email from Ikon at a later date with instructions for redemption.
