Swishy Switzerland ski resort Zermatt may be a bit more appealing this year to savvy skiers. Zermatt has joined the two-year-old Ikon ski pass, making it the first European ski destination on the ...

The Ikon Base Pass will cost $869, which is $138 more than the Epic Local pass. Year-over-year, Ikon increased $90, a 7.7% increase, and the Ikon Base pass increased $40, a 4.8% increase.

Two days after rival Vail Resorts began selling Epic Passes for the 2023-24 ski season, Alterra announced prices for next season’s Ikon Passes which go on sale next Thursday.

Avid skiers and riders may want to consider one of three popular ski passes: Ikon, Epic or Mountain Collective. CNN Travel looks at which one might be right for you this ski season.