If I buy a Premier Pass for 2025-26, when do the benefits begin?
Premier Pass access begins in summer of 2025.
Will I need a new season pass card for RFID?
Yes – pass holders will be issued new cards prior to the 2025-26 season. Additional information will be available this summer.
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?
Now is the time to purchase Snowbasin passes for the 2025-26 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 three transactions. It will automatically charge your credit card at the time of purchase, on July 31st and October 31st.
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 when we open for summer operations in 2025. If you purchase a Value Pass, access begins with the 2025-26 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.
I previously purchased Basin Flex Card. Will that be available this year?
The Basin Flex Card is a flexible ticket product that was only available during Black Friday and other sale promotions. It has not been determined if that will be available next winter.
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 2025-26 winter season.
How will Snowbasin Premier Platinum Pass Holders receive their Ikon Base Pass?
Guests that purchase Platinum Passes for the 2025-26 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 Base Plus Pass?
No, you cannot upgrade your Ikon Base Pass to a Ikon Base Plus Pass. However, you can upgrade 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.
2025-26 Online Waiver
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.
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.
When will this RFID upgrade take place and when will guests experience it?
The RFID upgrade will take place over the summer with new access controls put in place as well as communications wire and power at lifts and base areas. These are planned for all Snowbasin lifts for efficient access and reduced wait times.
When can I get a pass with RFID?
Communication about how to get your season pass will be sent in the summer.
Will Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective work with Snowbasin’s RFID?
Yes, they’ll be automatically integrated and do not need a new card.
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 switch from barcode scanning to RFID?
Investing in RFID technology allows for a more seamless lift-riding experience, streamlining lift access, reducing wait times and positioning the resort for future technological advancements.
Do I get an RFID pass if I do Ski Free This Spring?
A standard barcode pass will be issued for guests skiing on a new pass this spring. RFID passes will be issued prior to the start of the 2025-2026 season.
Will Snowbasin be utilizing RFID gates in the summer?
No, the project will be implemented prior to the start of the 2025-26 winter season.
What resort enhancements will be taking place at Snowbasin for the 2025-26 season?
Snowbasin will replace the Becker lift with high-speed quad, increasing uphill capacity and reducing ride times. The resort will expand beginner terrain, widening trails such as Bear Hollow, Snowshoe and Slow Road. RFID-gates will be installed to improve lift waits and eliminate the need to take passes out of your pocket.
