While the 2026-27 ski season is just a few months away, and a lot of skiers and snowboarders are already thinking about being back on the mountain. Not being able to hit the slopes in the middle of summer can be painful, and thinking about how much it will cost to go skiing can be just as painful. Some ski resorts have already released their daily lift ticket prices for the 2002-27 ski season.
It’s normal for skiers or snowboarders to dread thinking about how much a daily lift ticket will cost them. Ski resorts have already crossed over the $300 mark; however, there are others throughout the country that have kept their lift ticket prices competitive. Vail-owned resorts have not yet released their prices for the upcoming season. But there are enough resorts that have released their 2026-27 daily lift ticket prices, which will give people a snapshot of how much to expect to pay for tickets next season.
Prices are always cheaper when purchasing a lift ticket online and in advance. Skiing on weekdays instead of weekends and peak times costs less. If possible, buying a season pass or a mega pass allows skiers and snowboarders the best prices for people who will be hitting the slopes several times throughout the season.
The prices below are based on the individual resorts’ websites (and where not available, we reached out directly) for window prices for Saturday, December 26, 2026.
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2026-27 Daily Lift Ticket Prices (as of August 16)
- Alta, Utah: $209 last season. Pricing for the 2026–27 season will be released in the fall.
- Big Sky, Montana:
- Window price: $289
- 10% online discount: $260
- Brian Head, Utah: $69
- Brighton, Utah:
- Window price: $195
- 30% online discount: $136
- Deer Valley, Utah:
- Window price: $349
- Save $40 with an online discount for $309
- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming:
- Window price: $339
- 15% online discount: $255
- Killington, Vermont:
- Window price:225
- 10% online discount:$203
- Mad River Glen, Vermont:
- Window price: $125
- Mammoth Mountain, California:
- Window price: $269
- Save $60 online: $209
- Palisades Tahoe, California:
- Window price: $289
- 15% online discount: $246
- Mount Bohemia, Michigan: $103
- Snowbird, Utah:
- Window price: $238
- 15% online discount: $215
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Steamboat, Colorado:
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Window price: $ 344
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25% online discount: $258
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- Sugarloaf, Maine:
- Window price: $150
- 40% online discount: $90
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Stratton, Vermont:
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Window price: $229
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20% online discount: $183
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- Sugarloaf, Maine:
- Window price: $150
- 40% online discount: $90. Last season was $129 with an 11% online discount.
- Taos, New Mexico: $185
- Winter Park, Colorado:
- Window price: $267
- 22% online discount: $207
- Vail Resorts: daily lift ticket prices not released as of August 16
The 2026-27 ski season is approaching quickly, and it won’t be long before skiers and snowboarders are back on the slopes. With lift ticket prices ranging from budget-friendly gems like Brian Head at $69 to premium experiences like Deer Valley at $349, there’s something for every thrill-seeker. Snagging tickets online early, hitting the slopes midweek, or grabbing a season pass can unlock excellent savings. As more resorts reveal their prices, now’s the perfect time to plan an epic winter getaway and carve up the mountains without breaking the bank.