Epic Pass
Unlimited Access Across 40+ Corporate Flagships and Global Partners
The Epic Pass is the largest single-operator season pass in North America, anchored by Vail Resorts global footprint of company-owned mega-mountains. Its financial premise is simple: with single-day peak lift tickets at flagship resorts like Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Whistler Blackcomb routinely surpassing $270 to $299 per day, the pass pays for itself in less than five days on the snow. Passholders receive completely unrestricted access with zero blackout dates, twenty percent discounts on food, lodging, and rentals through Epic Mountain Rewards, and ten Buddy Tickets plus six Ski With A Friend discounted lift vouchers.
Pricing Structure & Tier Breakdown
Current Season Rates
| Pass Tier | Spring Rate | Fall Rate | Access Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (13+) | $982 | $1,047 | Full access with no blackout dates |
| Child (5-12) | $501 | $535 | Includes all domestic and international access |
| Tot (4 & Under) | Free / Nominal | Free / Nominal | Varies by home resort ticket window |
Renewal Incentive: $50 credit for returning passholders
Breakeven Math
At Vail or Beaver Creek where single-day tickets peak at $299, the pass pays for itself on day 4. At Breckenridge or Park City where peak day tickets run $259, breakeven is day 5. If you ski 10 days, your effective cost per day drops to roughly $100. At 20 days, it is under $52 per day.
Estimated Breakeven
4 to 5 days
Holiday Blackout Dates
Zero blackout dates. Ski any day of the season including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Presidents Day weekends.
Mountain Reservation Rules
- Telluride requires advance reservations for Epic Pass days.
- No reservations required at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, or Stowe for lift access.
- Paid parking reservations apply on peak weekends at Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone, and Heavenly.
Passholder Perks & Inclusions
Epic Mountain Rewards: 20% off on-mountain food, lodging, group ski school lessons, rentals, and equipment tuning.
Summer scenic lift rides and gondola access at company-operated resorts.
10 Buddy Tickets with up to 45% savings off window lift ticket rates.
6 Ski With A Friend discounted tickets with variable seasonal savings.
Pass insurance (Epic Coverage) included free of charge against personal injury, job loss, or mountain closures.
Who Should Buy Epic Pass?
Destination travelers planning at least one week-long trip to Colorado, Utah, Lake Tahoe, or Whistler, plus Northeast and Midwest skiers who want unrestricted holiday access without calendar limits.
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Epic Pass Mountain Footprint (97 Destinations)
Included Mountain Resorts (97)
Explore encyclopedia guides for all mountain destinations accessible on this pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the full Epic Pass have any blackout dates?
No. The full Epic Pass has zero blackout dates at all company-owned resorts and partner destinations. You can ski peak holiday periods including Christmas week, MLK weekend, and Presidents Day weekend.
How many days do I need to ski for the Epic Pass to be worth it?
The Epic Pass pays for itself in 4 to 5 days when skiing flagship mountains like Vail, Beaver Creek, Park City, or Whistler Blackcomb where single-day lift tickets cost $260 to $300.
What is the difference between the Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass?
The Epic Local Pass costs approximately $270 less but includes holiday blackout dates at select resorts, restricts total skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb to a combined 10 days, and excludes partner access to Telluride.
Do I need reservations to ski on the Epic Pass?
For lift access, only Telluride requires advance reservations. All other domestic Vail Resorts mountains do not require lift reservations, though parking reservations may be necessary on peak weekends at select mountains.