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Pico Mountain Lift Tickets

The sooner you book, the less you pay

Buy Online, Even Day-Of.

Pico's an online-first mountain, so you'll buy your lift tickets ahead of time, even if you decide to come up that morning. Booking early means you pay less, and you get unlimited ticket changes and easy cancellations if life gets in the way. 

Bringing the little ones or grandparents? Kids 6 and under and guests 80 and up ski free. They'll still need a ticket, which you can pick up at any window when you get here; the ticket holder must be present while picking up the ticket.

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Pico Mountain Opening Day

Winter returns to Pico Mountain on December 11, 2026. Join us for the first turns of the season and kick off another unforgettable winter on the mountain.

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Lift Ticket Pickup — Quick, Easy & Touchless

Our Pick Up Boxes are quick, easy, and touchless. Here’s how to go from lot to lift without a hitch:

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Step 1: Hang onto your order confirmation email. It’s got the barcode you’ll scan at a Pick Up Box to grab your tickets, so don’t delete it.

Step 2: Find a Pick Up Box outside the base lodge, right next to the ticket window.

Step 3: Scan the barcode from your phone or a printed copy. One exception: Child (6 and under) and Super Senior (80+) tickets have to be picked up at the ticket window, not a box.

Step 4: The box prints every ticket in your order as an RFID card.

Step 5: Tuck your RFID card in a secure pocket and head for the lift.

Already reloaded an existing One Pass RFID card online? Skip the boxes — head straight to the lift with that card.

Ways to Save on Pico Lift Tickets

VT & NH Residents Discount lift tickets for Vermont & New Hampshire residents on Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays. Verification required. See VT/NH Rates
Military Discounts Active Duty, Retired & Honorably Discharged U.S. Military. Verify via SheerID. See Military Rates
Passholder Bring a Friend Vouchers Killington/Pico and Ikon pass holders can gift a discounted day to a friend. Full mountain access. Get BAF Tickets
Ski Industry Employee Employees, volunteer patrollers, and mountain hosts from other ski resorts receive discounted daily lift tickets at Pico. See Industry Rates
Introduce Someone to Skiing or Riding Get a free lift ticket when you introduce someone to skiing or riding. Learn About Lesson Deal
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Discounted Lift Tickets for Vermont & New Hampshire Residents

If you call Vermont or New Hampshire home, you ski Pico for just $56 on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Please note, this offer is not valid December 25, 28 & 31, 2026; January 1 & 18, 2027; February 15, 2027.

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How it works:

Step 1: Buy your Vermont/New Hampshire Day ticket online ahead of time.

Step 2: When you get here, stop by any ticket window with your order confirmation and a VT or NH driver’s license (or another state-issued ID that proves residency) to activate it. You’ll need to visit a window even if you’re reloading a One Pass.

Good to know:

  • Offer not valid: December 25, 28 & 31, 2026; January 1 & 18, 2027; February 15, 2027.

  • Utility bills and college IDs don’t count as proof of residency

  • All special offers are subject to change

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Discounted Lift Tickets for U.S. Military

Thank you for your service. Active Duty, Retired, and Honorably Discharged members of the U.S. Military get a discounted rate at Pico.

Before you buy: You’ll verify eligibility through SheerID. Fill out the SheerID form to get your code, then enter it at checkout.

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2026/27 Military Lift Ticket Rates

*2026/27 Peak Dates: December 25, 2026 – January 3, 2027; January 16–18, 2027; February 13–15, 2027

One rule to flag: the discount is for the military member only. It can’t be used to buy tickets for non-military friends or family.

Ticket Type Daily Rate
Military Adult — Midweek $52
Military Adult — Weekend & Peak Dates* $69
Military Senior — Midweek $45
Military Senior — Weekend & Peak Dates* $59

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Bonanza Carpet Ticket

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New to skiing or riding? The Bonanza Carpet ticket is built for beginners 7 and up, whether you’re a parent teaching your kid or you’re learning yourself. Start slow on the bunny hill at a discounted $49 for all ages, with exclusive exclusive access to the Bonanza Carpet so you can find your footing at your own pace.

Feeling steady and ready for more? Upgrade to a full lift ticket at the Guest Service Windows near the base lodge entrance, or call 800-621-MTNS (800-621-6867).

Kids 6 and under and guests 80 and up ski free.

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Passholder Perk: Bring a Friend

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Bring someone along for a discounted day at Pico, one flat rate no matter their age. Buy it online ahead of time and you don't even have to meet them at the window. It's an easy way to introduce a friend to the mountain you already love.

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Other Resort Employee Discounts

Ski Industry Employee Discounts

How To Redeem

Step 1: Purchase your discounted employee reciprocal ticket online from the relevant section below.

Step 2: Visit any the Pico Guest Services location and present each of the following to validate your eligibility and activate the lift ticket:

  • Photo ID — a staff pass with a photo is accepted

  • Letter of introduction from your Human Resources office or Patrol Director:
    • Must have your name on it

    • Must be original — copies are not accepted
      • If provided electronically, the email it was sent to you in must be dated within the last two weeks

    • Must contain the date(s) you are planning to ski/have purchased tickets for:

Ikon Pass Resort Employee Discount Rate

Ikon Pass resort employees receive 50% off the window price of a 1-day winter lift ticket.

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2026/27 Other Ski Resort Employee Rate

Active employees, volunteer ski patrollers, and ambassadors/mountain hosts from other ski resorts can purchase $56 lift tickets at Pico daily.

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Questions About Pico Lift Tickets

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Pico Fitness Center is open year-round. Pico Mountain Ski Resort operates only during the winter season, is closed Tuesday & Wednesdays except for peak period dates.

Season passes are available for purchase online at picomountain.com/seasonpass. Last day save on the price is September 24, 2026, and the K.A. All Seasons Pass will no longer be available for purchase after that date.

Free parking is available at the Pico Mountain Base Lodge. 9 stations of paid solar-powered EV charging is available at the base area.

Dogs are welcome in outdoor areas and on select pet-friendly trails during the non-ski season. Service animals are welcome year-round. Please review our Pet Policy for full details. Please note that animals are not permitted on chairlifts at any time.