Going Places Near and Far… Purchase Vail’s Epic Pass Before Labor Day to Lock in Lowest Price for Skiing 45 Resorts Across North America

Karen Rubin

Skiing Park City, Utah, one of 45 Vail resorts across North America accessible on the Epic Pass © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, offering unlimited, unrestricted access the most iconic mountain resorts in the U.S., Canada and Australia as well as limited access to Europe, this year provides expanded access in 2017-2018 to newly acquired Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia and Stowe Mountain Resort, Vails’ first resort in Vermont. Purchasing the 2017-2018 Epic Pass before Labor Day ensures that skiers and snowboarders will lock in the guaranteed lowest price, $859 for adults.

Epic Pass holders will have unlimited access to resorts including Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont; Perisher in Australia; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; 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.

The Epic Local Pass offers unprecedented value to guests who are willing to plan around a few restrictions. Available at $639 for adults, skiers and snowboarders receive unlimited, unrestricted skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin; plus a total of 10 days at Stowe, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb with holiday restrictions; and access with limited restrictions at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood.

Stowe Mountain in Vermont, which was acquired by Vail Resorts, is now included in the Epic Pass

  • 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. Enjoy full access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; and Perisher in Australia for the 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. 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, Stowe, and Whistler Blackcomb with holiday restrictions. 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, Stowe 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).

Season Pass Insurance: Vail Resorts encourages guests to purchase pass insurance. All of the Company’s season pass products are non-refundable and non-transferable; however, pass insurance covers pass holders in the event of unexpected circumstances including sickness, injury and job loss.

Purchase season passes at EpicPass.com. To plan a Vail resort trip, visit www.snow.com.

 

 

 

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