The season pass battles rage on as Alterra Mountain Companyย and Vail Resorts continue to scoop up resorts on their way to ski industry supremacy. But many are still wondering– who’s actually winning the war?

Related: Full Pass Details On The New Ikon Pass

With ski area portfolio’s that are somewhat comparable, the answer to that question all depends on where you ski/ride. Leading us to our next point. This battle isn’t about how many skiable acres or vert these ski areas boast. It’s about how close each resort is to your respective home.

The Ikon Pass includes 27 destinations compared to the Epic Pass‘ 26

So as the Ikon and Epic Passes vie for proximity to major markets, an infographic from the very generous Max Little should help you find out which pass is right for you this upcoming season.

Buy here: The Ikon Pass

Buy here: The Epic Pass

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Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...