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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.

ResortCountryFamily ScoreEst. Daily CostBest Ages
SolitudeUtah, United States8.4-3-12
Aspen SnowmassColorado, United States7.9-3-16
Sun ValleyIdaho, United States7.9$1139/day4-16
Palisades TahoeCalifornia, United States7.9$1150/day3-13
Deer ValleyUtah, United States7.8$1070/day4-16
AltaUtah, United States7.8-2-16
Sunday RiverMaine, United States7.7-3-14
Coronet PeakOtago, New Zealand7.7-2-15
KillingtonVermont, United States7.6$825/day2-14
SteamboatColorado, United States7.6$920/day4-16
Mammoth MountainCalifornia, United States7.6$918/day5-12
SugarloafUnited States7.5-4-16
BrightonUnited States7.5-3-12
Winter ParkColorado, United States7.4$785/day3-17
Mount BachelorOregon, United States7.1-4-14
Sun PeaksBritish Columbia, Canada7.0$675/day2-17
Banff SunshineAlberta, Canada6.9$850/day2-12
Mont TremblantQuebec, Canada6.9-3-14
Big SkyMontana, United States6.9$618/day6-18
PanoramaBritish Columbia, Canada6.8-3-14
KitzbĂĽhelTyrol, Austria6.8$520/day6-16
GrandvaliraAndorra, Andorra6.8-3-17
Jackson HoleWyoming, United States6.7$1650/day6-17
Mount HuttNew Zealand6.7-4-12
ThredboNew South Wales, Australia6.7-4-12
ChamonixHaute-Savoie, France6.6-5-17
Silver StarBritish Columbia, Canada6.6-3-12
Le MassifQuebec, Canada6.6-5-14
MegèveHaute-Savoie, France6.6-3-14
SnowbirdUtah, United States6.5-3-16
Copper MountainColorado, United States6.5-3-14
The RemarkablesOtago, New Zealand6.1-5-12
Snowshoe MountainUnited States6.0-4-14
ZermattValais, Switzerland6.0-6-14
RevelstokeBritish Columbia, Canada5.7-8-16
Red MountainBritish Columbia, Canada5.4-4-16
Loon MountainNew Hampshire, United States5.4-4-14

All 37 Resorts

Solitude ski resort

Solitude

Utah, United States

$$8.4

“29 miles from Salt Lake, ski two resorts on one pass.”

Aspen Snowmass ski resort

Aspen Snowmass

Colorado, United States

$$7.9

“Four mountains, one ticket. Under-6s ski free. Buttermilk's all theirs.”

Sun Valley ski resort

Sun Valley

Idaho, United States

$$$$7.9

“Two mountains, $12 kid tickets, instruction beats Colorado resorts.”

Palisades Tahoe ski resort

Palisades Tahoe

California, United States

$$$$7.9

“Two villages, $269 tickets, teens actually use terrain parks.”

Deer Valley ski resort

Deer Valley

Utah, United States

$$$$7.8

“No snowboarders, perfectly groomed blues, $37 lift tickets.”

Alta ski resort

Alta

Utah, United States

$$7.8

“540 inches of powder, zero snowboarders, same lodge week since 1987.”

Sunday River ski resort

Sunday River

Maine, United States

$$7.7

“Eight peaks, one lift ticket, three hours from Boston.”

Coronet Peak ski resort

Coronet Peak

Otago, New Zealand

$$7.7

“Your 3-month-old in childcare, your 2-year-old in lessons, you on the mountain.”

Killington ski resort

Killington

Vermont, United States

$$$7.6

“Six peaks, ski school at age 2, season runs until May.”

Steamboat ski resort

Steamboat

Colorado, United States

$$$$7.6

“25-minute drive to slopes, half the price of Vail.”

Mammoth Mountain ski resort

Mammoth Mountain

California, United States

$$$$7.6

“5-hour drive from LA, serious terrain, $105 tickets.”

Sugarloaf ski resort

Sugarloaf

United States

$$7.5

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

Brighton ski resort

Brighton

United States

$$7.5

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

Winter Park ski resort

Winter Park

Colorado, United States

$$$7.4

“Ski train from Denver, 3,000 acres, 30% cheaper than Summit County.”

Mount Bachelor ski resort

Mount Bachelor

Oregon, United States

$$7.1

“Volcano summit, 410 inches of snow, seven months of skiing.”

Sun Peaks ski resort

Sun Peaks

British Columbia, Canada

$$$7.0

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

Banff Sunshine ski resort

Banff Sunshine

Alberta, Canada

$$$6.9

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

Mont Tremblant ski resort

Mont Tremblant

Quebec, Canada

$$6.9

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

Big Sky ski resort

Big Sky

Montana, United States

$$$6.9

“Teenagers get steep runs, parents get $98 tickets, nobody gets crowds.”

Panorama ski resort

Panorama

British Columbia, Canada

$$6.8

“Ski out your door, soak in geothermal springs, skip Banff prices.”

KitzbĂĽhel ski resort

KitzbĂĽhel

Tyrol, Austria

$$6.8

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

Grandvalira ski resort

Grandvalira

Andorra, Andorra

$$6.8

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

Jackson Hole ski resort

Jackson Hole

Wyoming, United States

$$$$6.7

“Kids 12-under ski free; yours get 35 named trails you'll never find.”

Mount Hutt ski resort

Mount Hutt

New Zealand

$$6.7

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

Thredbo ski resort

Thredbo

New South Wales, Australia

$$6.7

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

Chamonix ski resort

Chamonix

Haute-Savoie, France

$$6.6

“Five mountains, one valley, Mont Blanc watching every beginner run.”

Silver Star ski resort

Silver Star

British Columbia, Canada

$$6.6

“Free tubing included, car-free village, 65% beginner slopes.”

Le Massif ski resort

Le Massif

Quebec, Canada

$$6.6

“Ski down toward the frozen river. Lodge is at the top.”

Megève ski resort

Megève

Haute-Savoie, France

$$6.6

“Six kids per class. Mont Blanc watching. Carriage rides after lunch.”

Snowbird ski resort

Snowbird

Utah, United States

$$6.5

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

Copper Mountain ski resort

Copper Mountain

Colorado, United States

$$6.5

“Beginners west, experts east, the mountain sorted it, not the map.”

The Remarkables ski resort

The Remarkables

Otago, New Zealand

$$6.1

“Kids 5-under ski free, endless powder fields, no childcare.”

Snowshoe Mountain ski resort

Snowshoe Mountain

United States

$$6.0

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

Zermatt ski resort

Zermatt

Valais, Switzerland

$$6.0

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

Revelstoke ski resort

Revelstoke

British Columbia, Canada

$$5.7

“5,620 feet vertical drop, intermediate trails below expert terrain.”

Red Mountain ski resort

Red Mountain

British Columbia, Canada

$$5.4

“Cross the border in 20 minutes, ski 3,850 acres alone.”

Loon Mountain ski resort

Loon Mountain

New Hampshire, United States

$$5.4

“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.