Spring is nearly here, and the current ski season is wrapping up in some locales, however, planning ahead for the next year will pay off in spades. Vail Resorts, a network of ski resorts across North America, plus a handful of locales across the globe, owns or manages a collection of hotels, vacation rentals, and retail. The coveted Epic Pass offers a wide range of benefits for outdoor winter enthusiasts, especially if you purchase now well ahead of next year’s ski and snowboard season.
Choose from the Epic Pass, Ultimate All Resorts Access—on sale now for $909; Epic Local Pass, All Resorts with Restrictions—on sale now for $676; Epic Four-Day Pass, Visit Throughout the Season—on sale now for $375; or one of the many other destination-specific passes. Planning ahead will help you and your family save big all season long.
Wilmot Pass, for example, includes Epic Mountain Rewards, discounts on group lessons, rentals, waxes and tunes, and tickets for friends and family. Pass holders also enjoy markdowns for on-mountain meals at Ski Hill Grill and The Snack Shop at Tubing Concessions.
Buddy Tickets
If you lock in next season’s pass now, eligible pass holders have the ability to purchase 10 additional discounted lift tickets, or “Buddy Tickets”, to share with friends and family. A Buddy Ticket, included with most season passes purchased in the spring of 2023—right now, allows you to ski or snowboard with loved ones and save at the same time.
Ski with a Friend Tickets
Discounted tickets, which differ according to the set daily price at each resort, are obtainable for single day lift tickets with the “Ski with a Friend Ticket”. You’ll have to act now, however, and purchase while passes are on sale. This is a smart way to save money, especially if you have a large family that enjoys skiing in the winter months.
A New App and Pass System
Launching in the winter ski season of 2023/2024, is a new app with a mobile pass called My Epic App. You’ll be able to skip the ticket window completely and get scanned hands-free, making it easier and quicker to get on the mountain to enjoy your day’s adventure. Not only will you have stress-free lift access without taking your phone out of your pocket, but also, you’ll be able to view your Epic Mountain Rewards, see the lift line status, receive real-time mountain alerts, view interactive trail maps, and use your phone to make purchases. Plastic cards, of course, are still available to use for those who prefer.
Specialty Passes
Further discounts on passes are available for active and retired military, as well as for their dependents; college students; seniors; and adaptive skiers.