Ikon Pass Family Ski Resorts
Ikon Pass holders, this one's for you. These are the most family-friendly resorts in the Ikon network, scored specifically for parents with kids. Whether you're doing a weekend trip or a full week, these resorts have the childcare, terrain, and vibe that makes skiing with kids actually fun.
| Resort | Country | Family Score | Est. Daily Cost | Best Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solitude | Utah, United States | 8.4 | - | 3-12 |
| Aspen Snowmass | Colorado, United States | 7.9 | - | 3-16 |
| Sun Valley | Idaho, United States | 7.9 | $1139/day | 4-16 |
| Palisades Tahoe | California, United States | 7.9 | $1150/day | 3-13 |
| Deer Valley | Utah, United States | 7.8 | $1070/day | 4-16 |
| Alta | Utah, United States | 7.8 | - | 2-16 |
| Sunday River | Maine, United States | 7.7 | - | 3-14 |
| Coronet Peak | Otago, New Zealand | 7.7 | - | 2-15 |
| Killington | Vermont, United States | 7.6 | $825/day | 2-14 |
| Steamboat | Colorado, United States | 7.6 | $920/day | 4-16 |
| Mammoth Mountain | California, United States | 7.6 | $918/day | 5-12 |
| Sugarloaf | United States | 7.5 | - | 4-16 |
| Brighton | United States | 7.5 | - | 3-12 |
| Winter Park | Colorado, United States | 7.4 | $785/day | 3-17 |
| Mount Bachelor | Oregon, United States | 7.1 | - | 4-14 |
| Sun Peaks | British Columbia, Canada | 7.0 | $675/day | 2-17 |
| Banff Sunshine | Alberta, Canada | 6.9 | $850/day | 2-12 |
| Mont Tremblant | Quebec, Canada | 6.9 | - | 3-14 |
| Big Sky | Montana, United States | 6.9 | $618/day | 6-18 |
| Panorama | British Columbia, Canada | 6.8 | - | 3-14 |
| KitzbĂĽhel | Tyrol, Austria | 6.8 | $520/day | 6-16 |
| Grandvalira | Andorra, Andorra | 6.8 | - | 3-17 |
| Jackson Hole | Wyoming, United States | 6.7 | $1650/day | 6-17 |
| Mount Hutt | New Zealand | 6.7 | - | 4-12 |
| Thredbo | New South Wales, Australia | 6.7 | - | 4-12 |
| Chamonix | Haute-Savoie, France | 6.6 | - | 5-17 |
| Silver Star | British Columbia, Canada | 6.6 | - | 3-12 |
| Le Massif | Quebec, Canada | 6.6 | - | 5-14 |
| Megève | Haute-Savoie, France | 6.6 | - | 3-14 |
| Snowbird | Utah, United States | 6.5 | - | 3-16 |
| Copper Mountain | Colorado, United States | 6.5 | - | 3-14 |
| The Remarkables | Otago, New Zealand | 6.1 | - | 5-12 |
| Snowshoe Mountain | United States | 6.0 | - | 4-14 |
| Zermatt | Valais, Switzerland | 6.0 | - | 6-14 |
| Revelstoke | British Columbia, Canada | 5.7 | - | 8-16 |
| Red Mountain | British Columbia, Canada | 5.4 | - | 4-16 |
| Loon Mountain | New Hampshire, United States | 5.4 | - | 4-14 |
All 37 Resorts

Solitude
Utah, United States
“29 miles from Salt Lake, ski two resorts on one pass.”

Aspen Snowmass
Colorado, United States
“Four mountains, one ticket. Under-6s ski free. Buttermilk's all theirs.”

Sun Valley
Idaho, United States
“Two mountains, $12 kid tickets, instruction beats Colorado resorts.”

Palisades Tahoe
California, United States
“Two villages, $269 tickets, teens actually use terrain parks.”

Deer Valley
Utah, United States
“No snowboarders, perfectly groomed blues, $37 lift tickets.”

Alta
Utah, United States
“540 inches of powder, zero snowboarders, same lodge week since 1987.”

Sunday River
Maine, United States
“Eight peaks, one lift ticket, three hours from Boston.”

Coronet Peak
Otago, New Zealand
“Your 3-month-old in childcare, your 2-year-old in lessons, you on the mountain.”

Killington
Vermont, United States
“Six peaks, ski school at age 2, season runs until May.”

Steamboat
Colorado, United States
“25-minute drive to slopes, half the price of Vail.”

Mammoth Mountain
California, United States
“5-hour drive from LA, serious terrain, $105 tickets.”

Sugarloaf
United States
“2,820 feet vertical, 162 trails, two hours from Boston.”

Brighton
United States
“Four ski mountains, $79 tickets, 20 minutes from Salt Lake.”

Winter Park
Colorado, United States
“Ski train from Denver, 3,000 acres, 30% cheaper than Summit County.”

Mount Bachelor
Oregon, United States
“Volcano summit, 410 inches of snow, seven months of skiing.”

Sun Peaks
British Columbia, Canada
“Drop kids at 8:30, instructors collect them, you ski Canada's second-largest mountain.”

Banff Sunshine
Alberta, Canada
“30-minute gondola up, car-free village, kids asleep coming down.”

Mont Tremblant
Quebec, Canada
“Pager in your pocket, kid on the hill, village car-free.”

Big Sky
Montana, United States
“Teenagers get steep runs, parents get $98 tickets, nobody gets crowds.”

Panorama
British Columbia, Canada
“Ski out your door, soak in geothermal springs, skip Banff prices.”

KitzbĂĽhel
Tyrol, Austria
“Ski World Cup downhill runs, €226 tickets, 800-year town.”

Grandvalira
Andorra, Andorra
“210km of skiing, €29 lift pass, kids in dragon school all day.”

Jackson Hole
Wyoming, United States
“Kids 12-under ski free; yours get 35 named trails you'll never find.”

Mount Hutt
New Zealand
“2,086 meters high, June-October season, two hours from Christchurch.”

Thredbo
New South Wales, Australia
“97 runs, a national park, and your 4-year-old's first ski lesson.”

Chamonix
Haute-Savoie, France
“Five mountains, one valley, Mont Blanc watching every beginner run.”

Silver Star
British Columbia, Canada
“Free tubing included, car-free village, 65% beginner slopes.”

Le Massif
Quebec, Canada
“Ski down toward the frozen river. Lodge is at the top.”

Megève
Haute-Savoie, France
“Six kids per class. Mont Blanc watching. Carriage rides after lunch.”

Snowbird
Utah, United States
“Six-week-old in daycare, both parents skiing 500 inches of powder.”

Copper Mountain
Colorado, United States
“Beginners west, experts east, the mountain sorted it, not the map.”

The Remarkables
Otago, New Zealand
“Kids 5-under ski free, endless powder fields, no childcare.”

Snowshoe Mountain
United States
“Four-hour drive from DC, snowmaking on every trail, $89 tickets.”

Zermatt
Valais, Switzerland
“Cogwheel train in, no cars, the Matterhorn fills your window.”

Revelstoke
British Columbia, Canada
“5,620 feet vertical drop, intermediate trails below expert terrain.”

Red Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
“Cross the border in 20 minutes, ski 3,850 acres alone.”

Loon Mountain
New Hampshire, United States
“Glacial caves, ziplines, and a gondola, skis optional.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ikon Pass good for families?
The Ikon Pass includes many excellent family resorts worldwide. The Ikon Base Pass is a budget-friendly option with some blackout dates. For families, the flexibility to try different resorts is a huge plus.
Which Ikon Pass resorts have the best childcare?
Several Ikon resorts offer excellent on-mountain childcare. Check our individual resort guides for childcare details, age ranges, and booking tips.