Vail Resorts has been hard at work building the most far reaching ski pass in the industry. Today, Skiers and snowboarders who are already dreaming of next season can purchase the 2017 – 2018 Vail Resorts Epic Pass. Below is a breakdown of the 2017-2018 Epic Pass.
By The Numbers
- $859 = Cost of a full adult pass.
- 45 = Resorts you can access with the Epic Pass.
- 7 = The number of countries you can ski with an Epic Pass.
- 6 = Number of Buddy Tickets (discounted tickets that remain the same price all season long) you get.
- 3 = The number of Contents you can ski with an Epic Pass
Resorts with unlimited access:
Colorado: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin.
Utah: Park City
California: Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Whistler
Midwest: Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton, Wilmot Mountain
Canada: Whistler/Blackcomb
Australia: Perisher
*Europe: Epic Pass holders will recive limited access to 30 European ski resorts including Verbier and Les 4 Vallées in Switzerland, Les 3 Vallées in France; Arlberg in Austria; and Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy.
Additionally, Vail Resorts plans to integrate Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont into its Epic Pass and other season pass products for the 2017-2018 winter season, subject to the acquisition closing.
“We’re excited to continue to provide our guests with exceptional experiences and build upon the unprecedented value of the Epic Pass with the addition of Whistler Blackcomb and Stowe Mountain Resort for the 2017-2018 winter season,” said Kirsten Lynch, chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. “With the addition of these resorts, the Epic Pass now provides our guests with true worldwide access that includes 45 iconic resorts, including coast-to-coast skiing in North America.”
2017-2018 Ski and Snowboard Season Pass Options
- Epic Pass: Ski unlimited and unrestricted from opening day to closing day for only $859. The Epic Pass pays for itself in just over four days of skiing or snowboarding. Get full access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; and Perisher in Australia for the 2017-2018 season. The Epic Pass grants limited access to Arlberg in Austria; Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski and Tignes-Val D’Isere in France; Skirama Dolomiti in Italy and 4 Vallées in Switzerland. Additionally, Vail Resorts plans to integrate Stowe Mountain Resort into its season pass products for the 2017-2018 winter season, subject to the acquisition closing. No restricted dates. A child pass (ages five to 12) is $449.
- Epic Local Pass:For $639, receive unlimited and unrestricted skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with limited restrictions at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, plus a total of 10 days at Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb with holiday restrictions. Additionally, Vail Resorts plans to integrate Stowe Mountain Resort into its season pass products for the 2017-2018 winter season, subject to the acquisition closing. The Epic Local Pass pays for itself in just over three days. A child pass (ages five to 12) is $339.
- Epic 4-Day: A convenient option for a short ski trip. The pass pays for itself in just over two days and includes a total of four unrestricted days valid at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Arapahoe Basin at Stowe (subject to acquisition closing), plus four free days at Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton or Wilmot Mountain. The Epic 4-Day Pass is $419 for adults and $229 for children (ages five to 12).