Secrets to Whistler Lift Ticket & Pass Savings

Editor’s Note: This blog on Whistler Blackcomb lift ticket and pass pricing was updated in May 2025 with the most up-to-date rates.

Friends don’t let friends pay full price at the ticket window. Here’s the scoop on how to shred at Whistler Blackcomb without shredding your wallet. The not-so-secret secret? Commit early.

Epic Passes and Whistler Blackcomb Day Passes are your golden ticket — but they’re only available until the start of December. Prices go up as winter gets closer, so get yours now – trust us, your future self will thank you. Day-of-lift ticket prices can be triple the price of some pass options, so be a savings champion and ski 8,200+ acres of incredible terrain for as low as $85 CAD per day. YES, $85 CAD per day (10-day, restricted edge card rate)! That’s less than a cent per acre!

What’s the Difference Between a Lift Ticket and a Pass?

First, let’s dive into the main differences between a Whistler Blackcomb Lift Ticket versus a Pass product.

• A lift ticket is locked to a particular day or set of dates, whereas a pass gives you date flexibility over the season
• Lift ticket numbers are limited, so if you turn up on the day you want to go skiing and haven’t already purchased your ticket, there’s a chance they could have sold out (major bummer)
• Lift tickets are more expensive than a pass (for the best deal on a ticket, you need to purchase it online, at least seven days in advance).
• Passes are only available BEFORE the upcoming winter season (typically they go off sale at the start of December), whereas you can buy lift tickets at any time during the season

Your Whistler Blackcomb Pass Options

Epic Pass

Do you crave unlimited riding action in multiple ski resorts across North America, Australia and Japan? This pass is your jam.

• At $1,051 USD, if you ski for 10 days, that’s $105 per day (only available to buy in USD). But hey, life’s short and Whistler Blackcomb’s ski season is long, so ski more and watch that average drop.
• Save 20% off food, lodging, group lessons, rentals and more with Epic Mountain Rewards.
• You get 2 Buddy Tickets to share with friends & family next season (only available if you purchase an Epic Pass before May 26, 2025).

Unlimited Season Pass

Planning on skiing Whistler Blackcomb and only Whistler Blackcomb, this is the pass for you. With one of the longest ski seasons in the world at 160-170 days (typically from mid-November to mid-May), if you skied every day of the season, you’d be skiing for less than $9 per day!!!!!

• The Unlimited Season Pass has NO restriction dates and is $1,502 CAD
• You get half-price passholder tickets at other Vail Resorts
• Access to the Whistler Blackcomb Summer Alpine Experience Pass for the year you buy the pass in (so, if you buy a Season Pass for the 2025/26 winter season, you can use it for summer access in 2025)
• Six 25% off Bring A Friend lift tickets and six 25% off sightseeing tickets to share with friends and family throughout the winter season
• On-mountain discounts including 20% off food and hot drinks, up to 20% off shopping & rentals and $50 off select lessons.

Whistler Blackcomb EDGE Cards

If you’re a resident of Canada or Washington State, having Whistler Blackcomb in your backyard pays off. Check out EDGE Cards, exclusively available for residents of Canada or Washington state:

• 10 days for $848 CAD = $85 per day
• 5 days for $494 CAD = $99 per day
• 2 days for $237 CAD = $119 per day

Note: These restricted prices exclude peak dates* but will only increase a little if you plan to ski during holiday periods with the unrestricted option.

Whistler Blackcomb Day Passes

Regardless of where you live, you can build your own Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass for 1-10 days to use any time throughout the winter without locking in specific dates (outside of peak dates*):

• 10 days for $972 CAD = $97 per day
• 9 days for $899 CAD = $100 per day
• 8 days for $821 CAD = $103 per day
• 7 days for $742 CAD = $106 per day
• 6 days for $654 CAD = $109 per day
• 5 days for $561 CAD = $112 per day
• 4 days for $462 CAD = $116 per day
• 3 days for $357 CAD = $119 per day
• 2 days for $246 CAD = $123 per day
• 1 day for $128 CAD

Note: These restricted prices exclude peak dates* but will only increase a little if you plan to ski during holiday periods with the unrestricted option. 

So, now you’re in the know. This isn’t just a tip — it’s a no-brainer. Book early, save big and enjoy the legendary Whistler Blackcomb experience without the legendary price tag.

For the Last-Minute Thrill Seekers

We get it, spontaneity is exciting. But here’s the deal: If you don’t pre-book and decide to buy lift tickets at the last minute, you’ll be looking at prices starting at $252 CAD per day or more (note, this is a 2024/25 price).

Procrastinators pay a premium.

Bundle to Save More: Discounts on Accommodation and Free Dining Vouchers

Save even more when you buy your Passes with discounted accommodation through Whistler.com. Contact a local Whistler Travel Consultant (1.800.944.7853) and they will take care of it all for you, including getting you discounts on rentals and activities.

• For standalone Epic Passes, go to Whistler Blackcomb’s website
• For standalone Season Passes, go to Whistler Blackcomb’s website
• For standalone Edge Cards, go to Whistler Blackcomb’s website
• For standalone WB Day Passes, go to Whistler Blackcomb’s website

• The Sea to Sky Pass is a reduced-rate Unlimited Pass for grade school students in the Sea to Sky Corridor, up to Grade 12 (ages 7-18).
• The Student Pass is a discounted pass for post-secondary full-time students attending a school on the pre-approved list of British Columbia or Washington State schools.
• For nearly 20 years, Whistler Blackcomb has offered a reduced-rate Unlimited Season Pass, called the Spirit Pass, sold in conjunction with the Whistler Chamber of Commerce for employers and employees in Whistler.
• The Adaptive Epic Pass offers unlimited, unrestricted access to Whistler Blackcomb, Vail and more world-class resorts at a discounted rate for Pass Holders with permanent disabilities.
• Adaptive skiers and riders can enjoy 5 days on the mountain with the Adaptive Epic 5 Day Pass. Plus, enjoy exclusive perks and discounts at Whistler Blackcomb as a Pass Holder.

* Restricted Whistler Blackcomb Day Passes do not include access to Whistler Blackcomb on November 28 and 29, December 26 to 31, January 17, and February 14 and 15. Restricted EDGE Cards do not include access to Whistler Blackcomb from December 26 to 31, January 17, and February 14 to 15.

Still have a few pass or lift ticket-based questions? Check out Whistler.com’s FAQ to see if the answer’s there, or hit them up using the Live Chat function. We look forward to seeing you on the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb for some big mountain magic.