11 Great Northeast Ski Season Passes That Are Not Epic or Ikon
Because yeah that’s a thing
There is no shortage of “comprehensive pass guides” that dutifully summarize the offerings of exactly four ski passes: Epic, Ikon, Indy, and Mountain Collective. Northeast-specific editions will also occasionally nod to New York’s SKI3 Pass, New Hampshire’s White Mountains Super Pass, or Boyne’s New England Pass. These are all fine passes. I write about them extensively. But there are more than 130 ski areas in the Northeast, and many of them have developed compelling pass offerings.
A good pass can be many things. It can be very affordable, offer a lot of access outside of the home resort, have a creative suite of options, or include customer-friendly features like a payment plan or a clear refund or deferral policy. They do not need to be cheaper than an Epic or Ikon Pass, but they do need to offer a compelling value that acknowledges that these passes, with their sprawling access and approachable price points, exist. There is no perfect formula and no exact right way to do it.
I’ve broken down season pass details for every mountain in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and New England here, including the Northeast’s eight regional multi-mountain passes. But here’s a closer look at 11 of my favorites and why I think skiers should consider them instead of – or in addition to – the Epic and Ikon Passes:
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