Planning on skiing or riding anywhere this winter? Looking for info on reservations? We’ve got it all right here.
We all saw this coming — the 2020-21 winter season is going to be very different this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many ski resorts were forced to shut down early this spring. Now, resorts are modifying operations (to follow health mandates) so we can all still get out there to enjoy some sweet pow.
But new protocols mean confusing changes, including parking restrictions, face covering requirements, and, of course, reservation systems — yes, even if you have a pass.
Click below to get the 4-1-1 on reservations for Epic and Ikon pass-holders and more:
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Bought your pass back in May or still considering which to buy? Read on for all the big changes and updates to Epic Passes, Ikon Passes, and resort passes at dozens of mountains in North America. Please note that these guidelines are subject to change as conditions merit. We will update this story to reflect policy changes, but check with the specific resort to confirm current guidelines.
Epic Pass Reservations and Info
Epic Pass will require advance reservations at all its properties. Pass-holders will receive priority access for reservations and up to 7 days of “priority reservation” for the core season (to reserve in advance) or week-of ski and ride reservations. In addition, all guests must wear face coverings (including in outdoor spaces like lift lines and on chairlifts). Resorts have also implemented physical distancing protocols on the mountain.
Reservations open November 6. Face coverings are required for visitors ages 3 and older. Find specific reservation info at your favorite resort below.
Breckenridge Resort, Colorado
Opening date: 11/13
Reservations required: Yes
Crested Butte Resort, Colorado
Opening date: 11/25
Reservations required: Yes
Heavenly Resort, California
Opening date: 11/20
Reservations required: Yes
Kirkwood Resort, California
Opening date: 12/4
Reservations required: Yes
Mt. Brighton Ski Resort, Michigan
Opening date: 12/5
Reservations required: Yes
Northstar Resort, California
Opening date: 11/20
Reservations required: Yes
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah
Opening date: 11/20
Reservations required: Yes
Stowe Resort, Vermont
Opening date: 11/20
Reservations required: Yes
Vail Resort, Colorado
Opening date: 11/20
Reservations required: Yes
Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada
Opening date: 11/26
Reservations required: Yes
View all Epic Pass reservation information here.
Ikon Pass Reservations and Info
Unlike Epic, Ikon has not mandated reservations across all of its resorts. For those ski areas that will open, reservations begin on November 9. Some resorts will also implement parking reservations to maintain capacity.
All resorts will require face coverings and have implemented physical distancing protocols on the mountain. Pass-holders can make reservations throughout the winter season. Friends and family tickets will not require reservations.
Find specific reservation info at your favorite resort below.
Alta Resort, Utah
Opening date: 11/21
Reservations required: Pending, no COVID-19 resort protocols published yet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
Opening date: TBD
Reservations required: Yes
Notes: Day-of lift tickets will be available online
Aspen Mountain and Aspen Snowmass Resort, Colorado
Opening date: 11/26
Reservations required: Pending
Big Sky Resort, Montana
Opening date: 11/26
Reservations required: Yes
Brighton Resort, Utah
Opening date: Not yet announced
Reservations required: Yes
Copper Mountain Resort, Colorado
Opening date: 11/30
Reservations required: Not yet required
Deer Valley Resort, Utah
Opening date: 12/5
Reservations required: Not yet required
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming
Opening date: 11/26
Reservations required: Yes
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
Opening date: Not yet announced
Reservations required: Not yet required
Notes: Face masks and social distancing required
Squaw Valley Resort, California
Opening date: 11/25
Reservations required: Not required.
Notes: Squaw Valley “intends to serve its guests without a reservation system”; walk-in tickets unavailable and advanced sale tickets will be limited; this is subject to change
Sugarloaf, Maine
Opening date: Not yet announced
Reservations required: Not yet required
Steamboat Springs Resort, Colorado
Opening date: 11/21
Reservations required: Not yet required
Taos Ski Valley Resort, New Mexico
Opening date: 11/26
Reservations required: Yes
Winter Park, Colorado
Opening date: 11/18
Reservations required: Not yet required
View all Ikon Pass reservation information here.