Mountain Collective Pass

Can’t decide between an Ikon Pass or an Epic Pass? Then you should look into the Mountain Collective pass, which gives skiers and riders two days each at 27 top resorts around the world and half-off additional days and no blackout dates, for half the price of the Big Two.  At just $669 it’s a deal, even a steal.

This year’s new addition is Whiteface, in New York’s Adirondaks, and benefits extend to sister areas Gore Mountain and Belleayre.

In the last two seasons, Mountain Collective has added Sunday River, Maine; Bromont, Quebec; and Megève, France, while Arapahoe Basin, Colo. to join the Ikon Pass.  Other participating resorts include Sugarloaf, Maine; Alta, Utah; Sun Valley, Idaho; Revelstoke, British Columbia; and Niseko United, Japan.  Here’s what’s new at the Mountan Collective collection of mountains, in alphabetical order, the only fair way –

Aspen Snowmass, Colorado

Snowmass has upgraded the Elk Camp chair from a 4-seater to a high-speed 6-seater, along with replacing the Cirque platter lift with a T-Bar, to allow for easier access to some of the best high alpine terrain in North America.

Big Sky Resort, Montana

The new Explorer Gondola finally opens from base to summit; the lower stage opened a few seasons back, linking this season with the upper section. This unlocks the 11,166 ft summit of Lone Mountain for the first time in history.  Explorer now also connects with the Big Sky Tram.

• The 70+ Ski Club is returning to Big Sky Jan. 31-Feb. 7, 2026. Get more information here. https://70plusskiclub.org/

Bromont Resort, QC, Canada

The opening of the Residence Inn by Marriott, allowing groups a ski-in/ski-out experience. Outdoor heated pool and spa, cozy fireplaces, and a vibrant resto-bar, the hotel offers the full experience.

Grand Targhee Resort, Wyoming

This destination on the other side of the Teton Pass from Jackson Hole will be the host for the FIS Western Regional Ski Finals, one of the largest ski races in the region, and the first for the resort.

Le Massif De Charlievoix, QC, Canada   

The new Bertha is a luxury chalet for group stays. It offers direct access to the slopes and breathtaking views of the Saint Lawrence River, less than 90 minutes north of Quebec.

Niseko United Resort, Japan

The King #3 Lift has been upgraded from a 4-seater to a 6-seater. Allowing for shorter wait times and more of a party with friends and family on your way up the mountain.

Panorama Mountain Resort, BC, Canada

Coming in February 2026, Corona Beach, this venue will be the hub of mountain festivals, featuring outdoor BBQs, culinary delights, refreshing beverages, and live entertainment every weekend.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC, Canada

The new Karl Hotel is a luxury hotel that will include 154 rooms over 7,300 sq ft for the Chop Steakhouse, impeccable fitness and spa facilities, and it will be the home of the Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing.

Snowbasin Resort,  Utah

The resort is introducing two things this season, both sure to be popular.  One is free parking, because nothing is better than getting to the lots with no reservation and no need to pay for parking.  The other is RFID lift access, so no more taking your pass out or a pocket for hand-held scanning.

Snowbird Resort, Utah

The Nest is a brand new mid-mountain restaurant opening in December, with floor-to-ceiling Swiss glass windows that offer panoramic views throughout.

Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine

After the expansion of terrain last year, there is the development of Snowcross, a brand new slopeside neighborhood.

Sunday River Resort,  Maine

A brand new booster pumphouse that will double the snowmaking capacity on Barker and Locke peaks.

Sugar Bowl Resort, California

There a new two-tiered outdoor deck, with firepits and expanded seating in the village, including The Terrace, a self-service restaurant using QR code ordering

Sun Peaks Resort, BC, Canada

More than $5.5 million snowmaking enhancements include new snow guns in new locations and automation of the system, all designed to  improve the mountain experience.  

Sun Valley Resort, Idaho

This venerable and historic resort celebrates its 90^th winter season with 90 acres of newly gladded terrain. This is a part of an expansion of the Bald Mountain Forest Stewardship project.

Whiteface Mountain, New York

This is the newest mountain to join the Mountain Collective pass, starting with the 2025/26 season, expanding the pass’s Northeast footprint. Whiteface, operated by the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), is the first New York resort in the coalition. It boasts the greatest vertical drop in the East.

The partnership extends Mountain Collective benefits to ORDA’s SKI3 full season pass holders, who will receive 50 percent off lift tickets at all Mountain Collective resorts. The full season SKI3 pass provides unlimited access to Whiteface, Gore and Belleayre Mountains.

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Evelyn Kanter

Evelyn Kanter is a NYC-based travel and environmental writer and a senior skier who would rather ride a chairlift, river raft or zipline than the subway, and has done so in the more than 100 countries she’s visited, skiing in many of them. In what she calls a “previous life”, she was a TV and radio news reporter for ABC News and CBS News, now a regular contributor to major publications, including airline inflights and AAA magazines, and has written or contributed to more than a dozen travel guidebooks.Her latest are “100 Things to Do in NYC Before You Die”, Fodor’s Essential Germany and Fodor’s New York City. Evelyn's website is www.ecoxplorer.com

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