Vail Resorts is moving to complete the acquisition of Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont, which would be the company’s first resort on the East Coast, and would give East Coast skiers more of a reason to buy the Epic Pass.
Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, one of the most value-laden season passes in the industry, just got way more enticing for Northeastern skiers, with Vail’s plan to acquire Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont and offer unlimited, unrestricted access to Stowe for the 2017-2018 winter season, subject to the closing of the acquisition. What is more, purchasing the 2017-2018 Epic Pass now through Sunday, April 9 ensures that skiers and snowboarders will lock in the lowest price and most benefits, such as six discounted lift tickets (“Buddy Tickets”) for family and friends. Stowe will be the newest resort among 45 of the world’s most iconic mountain destinations to be offered with the Epic Pass (subject to the closing of the acquisition) – which includes unlimited access to 10 of the best-in-the-west destination resorts, among them Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, and Whistler Blackcomb.
The addition of Stowe, for the first time gives Northeastern skiers an even better incentive to purchase the Epic pass, which pays for itself after just over four days of skiing, especially if they take advantage of the early bird discounted rates.
Available at $859/adult, $449/child 5 to 12, the 2017-2018 Epic Pass offers access to 45 of the world’s best mountain resorts – including Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont, subject to the acquisition closing; Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Perisher in Australia; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan and Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin. Epic Pass holders will again enjoy 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. Each resort delivers an iconic experience, unique alpine traditions and impeccable service. Purchasing the 2017-2018 Epic Pass this spring ensures skiers and snowboarders the lowest price, combined with the most benefits, such as six discounted lift tickets (“Buddy Tickets”) for family and friends.
Available for $639/adult $339/child 5-12 (it pays for itself in three days), the Epic Local Pass offers unprecedented value to guests who are willing to plan around a few restrictions. Skiers and snowboarders would receive a total of 10 days at Stowe (subject to the acquisition closing), Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb with holiday restrictions; unlimited, unrestricted skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin; and access with limited restrictions (holidays) at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood.
For guests interested in skiing Stowe exclusively, Vail Resorts anticipates offering limited Stowe-specific season pass options. Details about pricing, access and benefits will be announced after the close of the acquisition.
“We look forward to welcoming Stowe to our family of world-class resorts, to continue providing our guests with exceptional experiences, and to build upon the unprecedented value of the Epic Pass,” said Kirsten Lynch, chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. “With the addition of Stowe, the Epic Pass would provide guests access to the East Coast’s most iconic skiing, as well as unlimited, unrestricted access to the best of the West – including Vail, Breckenridge, Park City and Whistler Blackcomb, among many additional world-renowned destination resorts throughout North America.”
In addition to the Epic Pass, providing unlimited and unrestricted skiing for $859/adult, $449/child 5 to 12 (it pays for itself in just over four days), and the Epic Local Pass providing 10 days of skiing for $639/adult $339/child 5-12, other options include:
Epic 7-Day™ is designed for skiers in search of a week of skiing. The pass pays for itself in just over three days and includes a total of seven unrestricted days valid at Stowe (subject to the closing of the acquisition), Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Arapahoe Basin, plus seven free days at Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton or Wilmot Mountain. The Epic 7-Day Pass is $639 for adults and $339 for children (ages five to 12).
Epic 4-Day™ is 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 Stowe (subject to the closing of the acquisition), Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Arapahoe Basin, 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).
For those who want to ski Stowe exclusively, Vail Resorts anticipates offering limited Stowe-specific season pass options. Details about pricing, access and benefits will be announced after the official close of acquisition.
Find out more at EpicPass.com.
