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Season Passes
Every chair, every corduroy run, every powder day. One mountain that still belongs to skiers.
Season Passes
The mountain, all winter
A season pass here isn’t a transaction. It’s a side you pick. When Lake Superior starts stacking up 200 inches, passholders don’t check prices or plan around blackout calendars. They just drive north.
Why It Matters
A pass here means something
Whitecap passholders aren’t entries in a corporate database. They’re the people the lift ops know by name, the regulars at the Wine Hut, the families who’ve made the drive north a tradition.
Skiing changed. We didn’t. The pass is how you pick a side.
Pricing
Early Bird, on sale now
Lock in next winter at the lowest price. Early Bird rates hold through July 15, then standard pricing kicks in.
| Pass | Ages | Early Bird | After July 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 26-64 | $399 | $599 |
| College | 18-26 | $229 | $329 |
| Junior | 6-17 | $199 | $299 |
| Senior | 65-79 | $299 | $399 |
| Legends | 80+ | $35 | $35 |
| Child | 5 & under | $35 | $35 |
Reciprocal Partners
Your pass travels
Your Whitecap season pass gets you free and discounted days at independent hills across the country. This list is still expanding, and it’s separate from the Indy Pass.
| Partner Resort | Location | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bogus Basin | Idaho | 3 Free Days Winter 1 Free Day Lift Serve MTB Park |
 | Camp 10 Ski Area | Wisconsin | 50% Off Lift Ticket |
 | Frost Fire Park | North Dakota | 50% Off Lift Ticket |
 | Diamond Peak Ski Resort | Nevada | 3 Free Days (Blackouts: 12/19-1/3, 1/16-18, 2/13-2/22) |
 | Marquette Mountain | Michigan | 25% Off Lift Ticket (Valid Mon-Fri. Blackouts: 12/26-1/3. No night skiing. Cannot be used by race participants) |
 | Mount Ski Gull | Minnesota | 20% Off |
 | Norway Mountain | Michigan | 1 Free Day |
 | Plattekill Mountain | New York | 50% Off Non-Holiday Weekday 30% Off Non-Holiday Weekend (Blackouts: 12/26-1/3, 1/16-1/18, 2/13-2/21) |
 | Paul Bunyan Ski Hill | Wisconsin | 1 Free Day |
 | Powder Ridge | Minnesota | 1 Free Day |
 | Snowstar | Illinois | 50% Off |
 | Shames Mountain | British Columbia, CA | 50% Off |
 | Sunburst | Wisconsin | 50% Off Lift Ticket |
 | Steeplechase | Minnesota | 2 Free Days |
Just Add Indy!
Got a Whitecap season pass? The Indy Add-On Pass extends it to 300-plus more independent mountains.
Two days of skiing at every other Indy resort, for a fraction of the usual price. Buy either pass first, and you won’t need to show proof until next season.
Common Questions
Before you ask
When do season passes go on sale?
Early Bird passes are on sale now. Prices go up after July 15, so the earlier you buy, the more you save. Grab yours at the season pass page or call (715) 561-2227.
Are there blackout dates?
None. Your pass is good every operating day of the season, holidays included. No blackout calendar to plan around.
What's the deal with the Indy Pass?
Whitecap is an Indy Pass partner starting with the 2026-27 season. It’s a different product, one pass across independent resorts around the country, Whitecap included. The full story is here.
I'm bringing the whole family. What should I know?
Call (715) 561-2227 and tell us who’s coming, and we’ll walk you through the options for kids and adults so you’re not overbuying.
Same mountain. Same soul. New season.
Lock in your winter before the first lake-effect band rolls through. You already know the answer.
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