Is the Mountain Collective Worth It for 2026-27?
The short answer: The Mountain Collective ($699) covers 26 ski resorts across 7 countries for the 2026-27 season. PassCast's average skiability rating across its mountains is currently 56/100, and it breaks even in about 4 days at its flagship resorts (flagship peak-day ticket $200). This season's best-forecast mountains on the pass are Valle Nevado (92), Sugar Bowl (75), Taos Ski Valley (71).
The numbers
Breakeven is the pass price divided by a typical peak-window day ticket ($200) at its flagship mountains. Ski more days than that and the pass wins. Historically steps up through summer and fall.
2 days at each of 27 destinations plus 50% off additional days. No blackouts; some resorts require reservations. Official pass site →
Should you buy it? Run your planThe verdict depends on which mountains you ski and how many days — not a blanket answer
PassCast's Pass Finder values the Mountain Collective across your whole season — home mountain plus trip legs — honoring day caps and shared allotments, then ranks it against every other pass by expected savings across 10,000 simulated seasons.
Mountain Collective resorts, ranked by 2026-27 snow forecast
This is the forecast-driven part: every Mountain Collective mountain PassCast tracks, sorted by this season's skiability rating. Updated daily.
| # | Resort | Region | Skiability | Median snow | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valle Nevado CLLIVE | Andes | 92 | 475" | 2 days |
| 2 | Sugar Bowl CA | Sierra | 75 | 484" | 2 days |
| 3 | Taos Ski Valley NM | Southwest | 71 | 307" | 2 days |
| 4 | Niseko United JP | Japan | 70 | 499" | 2 days |
| 5 | Alta UT | Utah | 69 | 449" | 2 days |
| 6 | Revelstoke BC | Interior BC | 69 | 369" | 2 days |
| 7 | Snowbird UT | Utah | 67 | 412" | 2 days |
| 8 | Grand Targhee WY | Northern Rockies | 67 | 419" | 2 days |
Showing the 8 best-forecast mountains of 26 on the Mountain Collective. See the full global rankings.
Mountain Collective 2026-27: straight answers
- Is the Mountain Collective worth it for the 2026-27 season?
- The Mountain Collective ($699) covers 26 ski resorts across 7 countries for the 2026-27 season. PassCast's average skiability rating across its mountains is currently 56/100, and it breaks even in about 4 days at its flagship resorts (flagship peak-day ticket $200). This season's best-forecast mountains on the pass are Valle Nevado (92), Sugar Bowl (75), Taos Ski Valley (71). Whether it pays off for you depends on how many days you'll ski — at $200 a peak-window day ticket, you break even around day 4. Use the Pass Finder to run your exact plan through 10,000 simulated seasons.
- How many resorts are on the Mountain Collective for 2026-27?
- PassCast tracks 26 Mountain Collective resorts across 7 countries with daily snow forecasts. 2 days at each of 27 destinations plus 50% off additional days. No blackouts; some resorts require reservations.
- How much does the Mountain Collective cost for 2026-27?
- Mountain Collective is $699 as of July 2026 (rose from $669 on June 8, 2026). Historically steps up through summer and fall.
- Which Mountain Collective resorts will have the best snow in 2026-27?
- As of today's simulation, the top-forecast Mountain Collective mountains are Valle Nevado (skiability 92), Sugar Bowl (skiability 75), Taos Ski Valley (skiability 71), Niseko United (skiability 70), Alta (skiability 69). Rankings update daily as ENSO, seasonal outlooks, and live observations change.
Prices verified July 2026 (rose from $669 on June 8, 2026). Not affiliated with Mountain Collective. Forecasts are probabilistic and updated daily — see methodology.