Even the grungiest of Ikon Pass holders will get to ski Deer Valley Resort this season.

Utah’s most posh ski area announced Monday that it will accept the Ikon Base Pass — Alterra Mountain Company’s least expensive multi-resort pass — during the 2026-27 season.

It is the first time since 2021-22 that Ikon Base Pass holders will have access to the ski-only mountain, despite it being owned by Alterra. For the past four seasons, access has been limited to holders of the full Ikon Pass and Ikon Base+, as well as Deer Valley pass holders and individual ticket purchasers.

Currently, an adult Ikon Base Pass costs $1,099. The full Ikon Pass, which has no blackouts and access to more resorts, is almost 40% more at $1,529. Holders of the full pass get seven days at Deer Valley. Base pass holders, meanwhile, will get three days with blackouts. Both types of pass holders must make advanced reservations.

Deer Valley is known for its elite culture. It limits how many tickets it sells and has been a popular place to spot celebrities, including actor Gwyneth Paltrow, former NFL quarterback Drew Brees and Eric Trump. It has priced its peak-season walkup lift tickets at $349. A Deer Valley season pass with blackout dates runs $3,490. Unlimited access costs $4,300.

In Utah, skiers with an Ikon Base Pass also have unlimited days at Solitude Mountain Resort as well as five days at Snowbird and Brighton Resort with blackouts. Those with a full Ikon Pass can also get on the lifts at Alta Ski Area and Snowbasin Resort without blackout dates.

In 2026-27, Deer Valley will build upon the massive expansion it has undergone over the past two seasons with the new Hail Peak Express. Located in the East Village, it opens up 200 additional acres of terrain to bring the resort’s total to 4,500 skiable acres and 32 lifts.