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2026–27 SEASON

EPIC BLACKOUT CALENDAR

See which dates apply to your pass and your mountain.

2026–27 season. Ikon prices and access checked October 26, 2026; Epic prices checked October 21, 2026. Standard USD prices before tax; Ikon adults 23+, Epic adults 31+. Epic says pass prices rise November 15, 2026 (deadline checked October 26, 2026). Ikon source · Epic price source · Epic deadline source. Prices can change. Check resort opening dates before traveling; travel costs are estimates.

Destination-specific restrictions

Highlighted dates apply only at restricted destinations. Select a resort to see its actual access.

Pass restrictedNo listed date restriction; operating season still applies

November 2026

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CHECK THE DETAILS

Epic Local restrictions: November 27–28, December 26–31, January 16 and February 13–14. Verbier 4 Vallées has the longer February 6–20 restriction. Breckenridge and Keystone have no Local peak restrictions. Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler share a ten-day Local allowance.

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