Despite the popular trend, not all ski pass prices are increasing.

They are for those most celebrated products, the multi-resort Epic Pass and Ikon Pass. But not so for all of Colorado’s smaller ski areas.

Take, for example, Loveland Ski Area. In a recent press release, Loveland called itself “thrilled” to keep early-bird prices the same for the 2025-26 season: $599 for adults, or $549 for renewals.

Loveland’s Senior Vice President Rob Goodell called the move “a deliberate decision to show how much we value our loyal passholders.” He added: “In a time when costs are going up everywhere, we’re committed to keeping skiing at Loveland accessible and affordable.”

Monarch Mountain previously announced the same commitment. Through April, renewing adult passholders will see the carried-over price of $499. That’s while they anticipate more terrain next season.

“The No Name expansion is a game-changer for Monarch Mountain,” General Manager Chris Haggerty said in a press release, “and we’re proud to offer this incredible terrain addition without raising early renewal pass prices.”

Price-freezing has quietly caught on around Colorado amid broader fears of an economic downturn and headlines of record-setting prices across mega resorts.

For the fullest access to Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek, Crested Butte and several major mountains around the globe, Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass is starting above $1,000 for the first time. (Vail Resorts also sells the Keystone Plus Pass for $418, with some blackout dates at Keystone, late-season access to Breckenridge and five days at Crested Butte.)

The top-line Ikon Pass has increased to $1,329. In Colorado, Ikon includes access to Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat and Eldora.

Another multi-destination pass has nudged into the market, promising lower prices and “authentic” experiences: the Indy Pass. Loveland announced joining last fall, along with 29 other ski areas, as 2024-25 season passes started at $319. Echo Mountain, Granby, Sunlight, Powderhorn and Howelsen Hill have also represented Colorado on the Indy Pass.

Along the Grand Mesa, Powderhorn was among ski areas to announce freezing or reducing prices this past winter. Near Leadville, Ski Cooper dropped weekday tickets to $45.

“We understand the strain of everyone’s financial obligations right now,” Cooper spokesperson Dana Johnson said at the time. “We hope to relieve some of that strain for our guests so they can afford to enjoy the sport they love without the high price attached to it.”