Gold Pass
36 Mountains. One Pass. Totally Shareable.
Ski California Gold Pass
The Ski California® Gold Pass is the ultimate and most exclusive pass to skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing in California and Nevada. With just one pass, you or anyone with your pass can ski or ride at all 36 downhill and cross-country resorts any day of the winter season.
2026-27 Gold Pass public sale opens May 1, 2026!
Gold Pass Benefits
Fully Transferable
The Gold Pass is the only season pass that is fully transferable. That means you can share it with friends, family or employees!
Access 36 Ski Resorts in California & Nevada
The Gold Pass is the only season pass that gives pass holders UNLIMITED access to 36 ski resorts in California and Nevada.
No Blackout Dates
Passes are valid any time resorts are open for skiing and riding.
Direct Lift Access at Most Resorts
The Gold Pass has RFID and bar code technology that allows direct lift access at most resorts, including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Sugar Bowl, Mountain High, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Diamond Peak, Boreal Mountain Resort, Soda Springs, and Bear Valley.
2026-27 Gold Pass Pricing
The Ski California Gold Pass is the most exclusive pass to skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing in California and Nevada.
- Fully Transferrable/Shareable With Anyone
- Access to 36 Ski Resorts in California & Nevada
- No Blackout Dates/No Reservations Required
- Renewing Pass Holders will have first access every year at a discounted price
Giving Back
A portion of each Gold Pass sold will be earmarked for a new scholarship fund Ski California is creating to help offset registration fees for mountain operations personnel who want to attend our annual Lift Maintenance & Operations Education Conference but might not otherwise have the resources.
Need to pay your balance?
Please note this is not to be used to purchase a pass or pay an initial deposit.
Lost or damaged your pass?
If you have misplaced or damaged your Gold Pass, don't worry, you can purchase a new one.