How To Use Your Multi-Resort Ski Pass This Summer
If you're frustrated by the lack of snow in the summer, you have three primary options. Go ski in a fridge, schlep up the side of a peak that might be holding onto a bit of snow, or book a plane ticket. Several of the major multi-pass programs facilitate the latter approach, provided you don't mind crossing the equator to keep the ski season going.: A small collection of southern hemisphere ski areas are accessible with the Ikon Pass, including Valle Nevado, Chile; Thredbo, Australia; and The Remarkables, New Zealand.: Three Australian ski resorts are accessible with the Epic Pass: Mount Hotham, Falls Creek, and Perisher. One note, though—2025-2026 Epic Pass holders get access to these resorts in 2026. So, don't buy an Epic Pass in the summer of 2025 expecting that you can use it to ski in Australia the same year. Instead, you'll need to plan a southern hemisphere ski trip for the following summer.: The Power Pass is an inexpensive multi-pass offering from Mountain Capital Partners (MCP), a ski resort group focused primarily on the American Southwest. However, MCP also has a foothold in South America, so if you've always wanted to ski at La Parva or Valle Nevado, the Power Pass could be a great option. The 2025-2026 iteration of the multi-pass provides ten free interconnected days at La Parva and Valle Nevado during the 2025 southern hemisphere ski season.Mountain biking might be the best alternative to skiing, and with the major multi-pass programs, there are several associated bike park perks to consider.Ikon Pass: Ikon Pass holders get two complimentary bike park tickets that work at numerous mountains (Ikon Base Pass holders get one bike park ticket), including: Aspen, Colorado; Brighton Resort, Utah; and Mammoth Mountain, California, among numerous others. While these tickets can only be used once and are not eligible for one day at each destination, they still present a way for mountain-biking-curious skiers to dip their toes into the world of dirt and berms.Epic Pass: The Epic Pass' mountain biking benefits are more modest than the Ikon Pass. At participating destinations covered by the multi-pass, like Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, and Park City, Utah, Epic Pass holders receive a 20% discount on bike rentals.Power Pass: The 2025-2026 Power Pass includes unlimited access to Spider Mountain Bike Park through April 30, 2026. Located near Austin, Texas, Spider Mountain is lift-served and open year-round to mountain bikers between Friday and Monday. Plus, the Power Kids Pass, which is available for youth 12 and under for free, includes unlimited mountain biking at the Lee Canyon, Nevada; Brian Head, Utah; and Pajarito, New Mexico, bike parks, as well as Spider Mountain.Boyne Passport: The Boyne Passport is a niche, expensive multi-pass product that rings in at above $2,500 for adults. In paying that price, though, you'll receive relatively expansive summer bike park access to four participating ski resorts: Big Sky, Montana; Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington; Loon Mountain, New Hampshire; and The Highlands, Michigan.Summer, of course, isn't just about playing with gravity. Sometimes, a chiller experience, like a scenic lift ride, is preferable. These are some additional summer-themed multi-pass perks worth checking out.Ikon Pass: The Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass include scenic lift access at 16 participating ski resorts, including Crystal Mountain, Washington; Copper Mountain, Colorado; and Schweitzer, Idaho. Several Ikon Pass mountains offer 15% off food, beverages, and retail to pass holders in case you get the shopping itch or need a bite to eat.Epic Pass: The Epic Pass provides free scenic lift access in the summer. This access includes every Vail-owned and operated resort that is covered in the winter by whichever type of Epic Pass you purchased. For instance, if you bought the flagship 2025-2026 Epic Pass, you'll score scenic lift rides at Vail, Colorado; Stevens Pass, Washington; and Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia—to name a few. This access doesn't apply to bike hauls or partner Epic Pass resorts. A discount of 20% that applies to food, lodging, and golf is also bundled with the Epic Pass. These discounts vary depending on which resort you visit.Power Pass: The Power Pass, Power Pass Select, Power Pass Core, and Weekday Power Pass all come with six discounted tickets that subtract 35% from the online rate at U.S. Power Pass mountains. These discounts can be applied to scenic lift rides or mountain bike uplifts. Golfers can also take advantage of the Power Pass' two free midweek (Monday through Thursday) golf days at Birdie Ranch or Bison Golf Club. Both courses are in Show Low, Arizona.Boyne Passport: With the Boyne Passport, pass holders can access scenic lift rides at every participating resort covered by the multi-pass, as well as the SkyBridge Michigan at Boyne Mountain, Michigan, and the Gatlinburg SkyPark, Tennessee. The Boyne Passport includes discounts on lodging, food, and retail, too.
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