Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah — The best season pass out there for powderhounds is arguably the Alta-Bird Pass. The season pass gives unlimited lift-serviced access to both Alta Ski Area and Snowbird, along with various benefits. However, this pass doesn’t come cheap, and its price has gradually increased over the years.
This week, Alta-Bird Pass went on sale for the 2025-26 season. Their pass for most adults costs $2918. This is an increase from $2708 for the 2024-25 season. In terms of the other age groups, the Alta-Bird pass costs $2188 for Seniors (65+), $2088 for Young Adults (18-25) and Military members, $1234 for teens (13-17), $824 for kids (7-12), and $174 for kids six and under. A family package, which includes Alta-Bird passes for two adults and two kids who are 17 and younger, costs $5937.
While those price points are eye-popping, the Alta-Bird Pass does come with a fair share of benefits. For one, you get a free night at the Cliff Lodge, which can come in handy during a big-time powder cycle. There are also free UTA bus rides up the canyon and free parking reservations at Alta. If you purchase before May 14th, you get a Freeloader pass, which gives a free season pass to Snowbird for your kid if they’re 18 years old or under. If you buy early, you also get 2 All Day Activity Passes at Snowbird. It also comes with the Wasatch Benefit, which provides you with two days each at Brighton and Deer Valley. For other major ski resorts, there’s also a 50% off discount on other Mountain Collective destinations. An Ikon Pass add-on is also available.
While this may be appealing to the skiers who try to surpass 100 days each season, it’s probably best for most skiers to get a pass to one mountain and then do the Ikon Pass add-on option.
Image Credits: Snowbird, Alta Ski Area
