Mountain Collective Ski Pass Resorts 2023-24
The Mountain Collective is a season ski pass that provides access to a collection of top ski resorts around the world, including Aspen Snowmass, Alta Ski Area, Jackson Hole, Revelstoke, Snowbird,and Taos Ski Valley. The pass provides two days of skiing or riding at each of the participating resorts, with the option to purchase additional days at a discounted rate. The pass also includes a number of perks and discounts at each resort, such as lodging discounts and free or discounted lift tickets for friends and family.
The Mountain Collective was created by the Aspen Skiing Co. in 2012. It was created in 2012 to help independent operators compete against Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass.
What is the Mountain Collective Ski Pass?
Mountain Collective passes are essentially lift passes bought in bulk. For a skier that plans to travel across the country skiing different slopes, a nationwide pass like this could potentially be a great deal. You end up saving about 50% on a lift ticket on average.
In fact, if you visit the Collective’s destination resorts for at least six days, the pass will pay for itself.
While Mountain Collective passes get you discounts on additional lift ticket days and select lodging, it does not work on food or rentals.
Types of Mountain Collective Passes
The Mountain Collective only sells one type of pass, but for three age groups: Adult, Teen & Child. Their pass is good for 2 days (plus a third day at one select designation if you purchase during early bird pricing) at every one of their destinations. This pass can only be used for a maximum of 46 days per season.
A Mountain Collective ski pass includes several benefits beyond ski lift access to the participating resorts:
- 50% off additional lift tickets at each participating resort.
- 25% discounts on lodging at participating resorts.
- Access to partner resorts: Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Valle Nevado, and SkiJapan.
- Access to partner benefits such as discounts on rental equipment, dining, and retail purchases.
- Ability to add on more days at a discounted rate.
Please note that the benefits vary from year to year and sometimes from resort to resort. It’s always best to check the official website for the most up-to-date information on the benefits offered with the pass.
There are no blackout dates with the Mountain Collective pass.
Passholders may be required to reserve usage dates in advance at individual resorts.
This type of pass is different from unlimited nationwide offerings from EPIC and IKON. Their passes usually allow unlimited skiing at some resorts, and limited days at all others.
Learn more about Mountain Collective passes on their website.
Mountain Collective Pass Pricing
The Mountain Collective 2023-24 ski season passes went on sale March 14th, 2023.
- Adult Pass: $570 (19+)
- Teen Pass: $460 (ages 13-18)
- Child Pass: $155 (under 12)
All tickets come with a free third day of skiing at a destination of your choice for early-bird pricing instead of a discount.
Learn more about Mountain Collective’s current and historical pricing.
Alternatives to Mountain Collective
The closest alternative to Mountain Collective is the IKON pass. In fact, many of the Collectives’ resorts are also affiliated with IKON. The main difference between the two is that IKON offers many more unlimited options and has a much longer resort list.
The Mountain Collective also has the best lineup of resorts for those looking for difficult slopes to ski.
The Powder Alliance and INDY passes are set up similarly to how the Collective’s is. They also have a smaller list of participating resorts that you can use a limited number of times.
| Pass | Limited Access Resorts | Day Passes Available? |
|---|---|---|
| IKON | 46 | Yes |
| EPIC | 38 | Yes |
| INDY | 99 | No |
| Mountain Collective | 22 | No |
| Powder Alliance | 21 | No |
The table above shows statistics for North American ski resorts only. Most of the passes include ski resorts in other countries like Australia or Italy, but since we are a US-based travel company, we are focusing only on local resorts to us.
What are the Best Mountain Collective Regions?
British Columbia and Utah are tied as regions with the most resorts in the Mountain Collective pass network.
| Rank | State/Province | # Resorts |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Colorado, USA | 5 |
| #2 | Utah, USA | 3 |
| #3 | Alberta, Canada | 3 |
| #4 | British Columbia, Canada | 3 |
| #5 | Wyoming, USA | 2 |
| #6 | Montana, USA | 1 |
| #7 | Quebec, Canada | 1 |
| #8 | California, USA | 1 |
| #9 | Maine, USA | 1 |
| #10 | Idaho, USA | 1 |
When Can You Purchase a Mountain Collective Pass?
Mountain Collective passes for the 2023/24 season went on sale March 14, 2022. Buy your passes here.
Mountain Collective passes are only available to be purchased before each ski season. You cannot wait until the season starts to buy a pass from Mountain Collective.
Most of their available ski passes are actually sold out before the season even begins. If you are planning a ski trip in January or February, more than likely you’ll have to pay full price for a lift ticket at the resort. Collective passes are usually not sold that late into the season.
List of all Mountain Collective Pass Resorts
The Mountain Collective pass includes access to some of the best slopes in the US, including Big Sky, Mammoth Mountain, and Jackson Hole.
As you can see below, some resorts are a part of more than one nationwide pass system. Not all – and in fact, most – Mountain Collective (COLL) ski resorts are exclusive to only this network. Most are shared with the much larger IKON pass.
Here is the full 2023/2024 ski resort list for the Mountain Collective Pass:
| Ski Resort | Passes |
|---|---|
| Alta Ski Area, UT | IKON,COLL |
| Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO | IKON,COLL |
| Aspen Highlands Ski Resort, CO | IKON,COLL |
| Aspen Mountain Ski Resort, CO | IKON,COLL |
| Aspen Snowmass, CO | IKON,COLL |
| Banff Sunshine Village, AB | IKON,COLL |
| Big Sky Resort, MT | IKON,COLL |
| Buttermilk, CO | IKON,COLL |
| Grand Targhee, WY | COLL |
| Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY | IKON,COLL |
| Lake Louise, AB | IKON,COLL |
| Le Massif, QC | COLL |
| Marmot Basin, AB | COLL,POWD |
| Panorama Mountain, BC | COLL |
| Revelstoke, BC | IKON,COLL |
| Snowbasin, UT | IKON,COLL |
| Snowbird, UT | IKON,COLL |
| Sugar Bowl, CA | COLL |
| Sugarloaf, ME | IKON,COLL |
| Sun Peaks, BC | COLL |
| Sun Valley, ID | IKON,COLL |
| Taos Ski Valley, NM | IKON,COLL |
