Maximize Your Epic Pass This Season With The Help Of Ski.com

*Updated for the '26/'27 ski season

With so many perks packed into today’s multi-resort passes, it can be tough to keep track of where — and how — you should be saving your cash. That’s why we’re breaking down the Epic Pass with a quick guide to help you make the most of your Epic Pass-holder benefits at mountain resorts across the globe. Because skiing more and spending less? That’s the ultimate win.

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Epic Pass Basics

Not all Epic Passes are created equal, and that’s a good thing. Vail Resorts offers three distinct options: the Epic Pass, the Epic Local Pass and the Epic Day Pass. Each one unlocks different levels of resort access, perks and pricing. Choosing the right pass for your ski season depends on how often you plan to hit the slopes and where you want to go. A little strategy goes a long way in making the most of your mountain time. 

(Don’t forget – Epic Pass prices increase throughout the year. Head over to our Epic Pass page to see the most up-to-date pricing and secure the best deal before the next price jump.)

Epic Pass - $1,089

• Unlimited access to 42 world-class mountain resorts
• 7 total days at Telluride Ski Resort, then 50% off lift tickets after 7 days are used
• 7 total days at Canadian Rockies Resorts, including Fernie Alpine, Kicking Horse, Kimberley Alpine, Nakiska Ski Area, Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham, then 50% off lift tickets after 7 days are used
• 5 days each at Japan’s Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu Resort
• Access to 32 European Partner Resorts across France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria
• ZERO Blackout Dates
• Children, teens and young adults are eligible for discounted pass prices. A children's Epic Pass is $555, while teens and young adult passes are $869

Epic Local Pass - $809

• Unlimited, unrestricted skiing at 29 mountain resorts
• Unlimited skiing at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Stowe with blackout dates*
• 10 total days at Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb with blackout dates*
• 5 days each at Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu in Japan
• 5 days each at Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland
• 5 consecutive days at Verbier 4 Vallées with blackout dates*
• Half-price or advanced ticket prices available during blackout dates at participating resorts
• Children, teens and young adults are eligible for discounted pass prices. A children's Epic Pass is $425, while teens and young adult passes are $649

* Blackout Dates for 2026 and 2027:

• November 27 - 28
• December 26 - 31
• January 16
• February 13 - 14

Epic Day Pass (1 to 7 Days) - $66 - $796

• Build your own Epic Pass: Customize by resorts, number of days and blackout dates
• Children are eligible for discounted pass prices

Epic Pass Ski.com Services

When you purchase an Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass through Ski.com, you're getting more than just lift tickets, you’re unlocking access to our 65+ Mountain Travel Experts. This is ski travel made easy — and epic.

Here’s what comes with it:

• Personalized trip planning and expert advice, including custom multi-resort itineraries
• Access to the largest inventory of ski lodging in the industry, often at exclusive, discounted rates
• Seamless vacation packaging: we’ll handle flights, lodging, ground transport, lift tickets, activities – you name it
• A dedicated Mountain Travel Expert who has your back if plans change or issues arise, whether you're en route or already in-resort
• Clear, detailed confirmations and organized itineraries to keep your trip stress-free

Exclusive Epic Pass Deals

Epic Friend Tickets

Both Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass holders get access to Epic Friend Tickets, so you can share the stoke (and the savings) on the slopes.

• Season-long Pass holders will receive six Epic Friend Tickets, which offer up to 50% off lift tickets at Vail Resorts’ 37 owned and operated resorts in North America 

Other Epic Mountain Rewards

Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass holders also receive:

• 20% off food & beverage on orders up to $150 per day at participating on-mountain locations
• 20% off lodging at participating locations
• 20% off group ski or snowboarding lessons at participating locations
• 20% off equipment rentals at participating locations
• 20% off heli-skiing at Whistler Blackcomb 
• 20% off the Epic Mountain Express ground transport service
• One free wax and 50% off tuning at select locations
• Save $100 on ski and luggage shipping with Luggage Forward
• Epic Coverage: Refunds for personal injury, illness, job loss or resort closures
• Summer Benefits: Free scenic lift rides and 20% off bike rentals, golf, food and lodging at participating resorts
• Specialty passes are available for active military members, retired military members, veterans and their dependents, as well as seniors and skiers with permanent disabilities

Ready to make this winter epic? Let Ski.com handle the details, so you can focus on what really matters – chasing fresh powder, exploring new terrain and maximizing your Epic Pass. Buy your Epic Pass here.