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Epic Pass Prices Climb, Plus What’s New for Next Winter

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After a couple of rocky seasons, it’s safe to say that this winter has been a far smoother ride for most Epic Pass skiers—one filled with lots of powder at most North American destinations, especially in the West. Vail Resorts’ major ski areas in California, Utah, and Colorado all have great coverage, with Heavenly seeing over four feet over the last week, with more to come. Park City just announced a two-week extension and will now close on April 23, its latest closing in 30 years.

North Bowl Heavenly
The current conditions match the view at Heavenly: Perfection. (Photo: Courtesy of Vail Resorts)

What better time to release pricing and access on the 2023-’24 Epic Pass while the stoke is high? Next season’s pass dropped today, and other than a modest eight percent price increase and new mobile pass technology, little has changed.

It’s worth noting, however, that Telluride, an Epic partner resort that offers seven days on the full Epic Pass, will require reservations for next season. (Telluride is not available on the Epic Local pass.) Also, Disentis, a Swiss resort that’s connected to Andermatt, which Vail Resorts bought last year, is now included in the Epic Pass. That’s another 4,000-plus vertical feet of high-elevation Alps terrain for the taking.

Here’s what’s on offer with next season’s Epic Pass. Remember, buy before April 21 for the lowest prices and most benefits.

2023-’24 Epic Pass Details

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Price

  • $909 (13 and up), $463 (5-12)

Full Epic Pass

The full Epic Pass provides unlimited, blackout-free access to the following resorts.

Andermatt, Switzerland
Andermatt skiers can now also access the slopes of neighboring Disentis, available with unlimited access on the full Epic Pass and five days on the Epic Local. (Photo: Getty Images)

United States

  • Afton Alps, Min.
  • Alpine Valley, Ohio
  • Attitash Mountain Resort, N.H.
  • Beaver Creek, Colo.
  • Big Boulder, Pa.
  • Boston Mills, Ohio
  • Brandywine, Ohio
  • Breckenridge, Colo.
  • Crested Butte, Colo.
  • Crotched Mountain, N.H.
  • Heavenly, Calif./Nev.
  • Hidden Valley, Mo.
  • Hidden Valley, Pa.
  • Hunter Mountain, N.Y.
  • Jack Frost, Pa.
  • Keystone, Colo.
  • Kirkwood, Calif.
  • Laurel Mountain, Pa.
  • Liberty Mountain Resort, Pa.
  • Mad River Mountain, Ohio
  • Mount Snow, Vt.
  • Mount Sunapee, N.H.
  • Mt. Brighton, Min.
  • Northstar, Calif.
  • Okemo, Vt.
  • Paoli Peaks, Ind.
  • Park City, Utah
  • Roundtop Mountain Resort, Pa.
  • Seven Springs, Pa.
  • Snow Creek, Mo.
  • Stevens Pass, Wash.
  • Stowe, Vt.
  • Vail, Colo.
  • Whitetail Resort, Pa.
  • Wildcat Mountain, N.H.
  • Wilmot, Wis.

Canada

  • Whistler Blackcomb, B.C.

Europe

  • Andermatt, Switzerland
  • Sedrun, Switzerland
  • Disentis, Switzerland (new for 2023-’24)

Southern Hemisphere

  • Falls Creek, Australia
  • Hothham, Australia
  • Perisher, Australia

Full Epic Pass Limited Resort Access

In addition to the ski areas listed above, the full Epic Pass offers a limited number of days at participating resorts, then 50 percent off additional days. Please check out the Epic Pass website for the most up-to-date info.

United States (7 Days)

  • Telluride, Colo. (reservations will be required for the 2023-’24 season)

Canada (7 Days)

  • Fernie Alpine Resort, B.C.
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, B.C.
  • Kimberley Alpine Resort, B.C.
  • Mont-Sainte Anne, Qué.
  • Nakiska Ski Area, Alb.
  • Stoneham, Qué.

Europe

Note that many of these European ski resorts have special requirements in order to use an Epic Pass. For more information, please read the fine print on the Epic Pass website.

Les 3 Vallées, France (7 Days) 

  • Val Thorens
  • Méribel
  • Courchevel
  • Les Menuires
  • Saint Martin de Bellevelle
  • La Tania
  • Orelle
  • Brides-Les-Bains

Skirama Dolomiti, Italy (7 Days)

  • Madonna di Campiglio
  • Pinzolo
  • Folgarida-Marilleva
  • Pejo
  • Ponte di Legno-Tonale
  • Andalo-Fai della Paganella
  • Monte Bondone
  • Folgarida-Lavarone

4 Vallées, Switzerland (5 days)*

  • Bruson
  • Verbier
  • La Tzoumaz
  • Nendaz
  • Veysonnaz
  • Thyon

Ski Arlberg, Austria (3 Days)*

  • Lech
  • Zurs
  • Stuben
  • St. Christoph
  • St. Anton

*Must book minimum 3 consecutive nights of lodging at participating property to redeem passes. Click here for more information.

Japan (5 Days)

  • Able Hakuba Goryu
  • Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park
  • Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field
  • Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort
  • Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort
  • Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort
  • Jiigatake Snow Resort
  • Kashimayari Ski Resort
  • Tsugaike Kogen Snow Resort
  • Rusutsu

Restrictions

  • No blackout dates at any of the limited or unlimited locations above for the full Epic Pass.

Epic Local Pass

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Price

  • $767 (19 and up), $547 (13-18), $351 (5-12)

Epic Local pass holders get unlimited, blackout-free access at these resorts.

Crested Butte Local Flavor
Crested Butte is a little off the beaten path, which keeps the crowds at bay. Epic Pass and Epic Local pass holders get unlimted access. (Photo: William Shoemaker)

United States

  • Afton Alps, Min.
  • Alpine Valley, Ohio
  • Attitash Mountain Resort, N.H.
  • Big Boulder, Pa.
  • Boston Mills, Ohio
  • Brandywine, Ohio
  • Breckenridge, Colo.
  • Crested Butte, Colo.
  • Crotched Mountain, N.H.
  • Hidden Valley, Mo.
  • Hidden Valley, Pa.
  • Hunter Mountain, N.Y.
  • Jack Frost, Pa.
  • Keystone, Colo.
  • Laurel Mountain, Pa.
  • Liberty Mountain Resort, Pa.
  • Mad River Mountain, Ohio
  • Mount Snow, Vt.
  • Mount Sunapee, N.H.
  • Mt. Brighton, Min.
  • Okemo, Vt.
  • Paoli Peaks, Ind.
  • Roundtop Mountain Resort, Pa.
  • Seven Springs, Pa.
  • Snow Creek, Mo.
  • Stevens Pass, Wash.
  • Whitetail Resort, Pa.
  • Wildcat Mountain, N.H.
  • Wilmot, Wis.

Restricted Access on the Epic Local Pass

Epic Local pass holders get blackout-restricted access at these resorts.

United States

  • Beaver Creek, Colo.*
  • Heavenly, Calif.
  • Kirkwood, Calif.
  • Northstar, Calif.
  • Stowe Mountain, Vt.
  • Park City, Utah
  • Vail, Colo.*

Canada

  • Whistler Blackcomb, B.C.*

*The Epic Local pass provides 10 days total between Beaver Creek, Vail, and Whistler Blackcomb.

Europe (5 Days combined)

  • Andermatt, Switzerland
  • Sedrun, Switzerland
  • Disentis, Switzerland (new for 2023-’24)

Japan (5 Days at each)

  • Able Hakuba Goryu
  • Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park
  • Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field
  • Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort
  • Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort
  • Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort
  • Jiigatake Snow Resort
  • Kashimayari Ski Resort
  • Tsugaike Kogen Snow Resort
  • Rusutsu

Blackout dates

  • Nov. 24-25, 2023
  • Dec. 26-31, 2023
  • Jan. 13, 2024
  • Feb. 17-18, 2024

Epic Pass Benefits and Perks

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The new My Epic app will offer mobile pass scanning technology, so you don’t need to get your pass printed—or reprinted if you leave it at home. Additionally, all of last season’s added benefits return, including:

  • EpicFlex Pay, which allows you to defer payments to September with no money down. You can choose between three-, six-, nine-, and 12-month plans.
  • Epic Coverage is included in all passes and covers qualifying personal events including injury and job loss.
  • 20 percent off lodging, dining, lessons, and more at Vail Resorts locations in North America. Learn more here.
  • 20 percent off guided cat skiing in Keystone and Whistler Blackcomb’s heliskiing packages.
  • 10 Buddy Pass tickets, offering up to 45 percent off window rates. Purchase by April 21 for full Buddy Pass inclusion, and by May 30 for two Buddy Passes.
  • 6 Ski With A Friend (SWAF) Tickets of varying discounts. Learn more here.

For more information and details about the various regional passes, including the Northeast Value and Tahoe Local passes, visit the Epic Pass web page.

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