Epic Pass
The Epic Pass from Vail Resorts was first released in the USA in Colorado. Vail Resorts has since bought up various ski resorts across the USA, Canada and Australia, and has also partnered with ski areas in Japan and Europe to provide lift access using the Epic Pass. You can see a list of the ski resorts you can access on the Epic Pass below:
The Epic Pass provides big savings if you think you'll be skiing or riding multiple days, in part because the Vail Resorts have outrageously priced lift tickets if you buy them at the window on the day. And even if you buy them online well in advance, the day lift passes are still really expensive. So it doesn’t take many days for the Epic Pass to pay for itself.
The Vail Resorts Epic Pass has multiple variants including a Locals Pass that has blackout dates for the peak holidays, and passes that only cover certain regions. There is also an Epic 4 Day Pass (days don’t need to be consecutive) that still provides savings versus the exorbitant prices you can pay for rocking up to the lift ticket window. And an Epic Pass Australia provides full access to some ski resorts, whilst there are restrictions for others.
A full Epic Pass provides unlimited access to ski resorts owned by Vail Resorts, whilst others are only for 5-7 days of skiing or snowboarding.
USA Ski Resorts on Epic Pass
| Epic Pass Ski Resorts in USA |
| Region |
Ski Resort |
Full Epic Pass |
Epic Pass Australia |
| California |
Heavenly |
Full access |
Restricted peak days |
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Kirkwood |
Full access |
Restricted peak days |
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Northstar |
Full access |
Restricted peak days |
| Colorado |
Breckenridge |
Full access |
Restricted peak days |
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Beaver Creek |
Full access |
Limited no. of days |
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Crested Butte |
Full access |
Full access |
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Keystone |
Full access |
Restricted peak days |
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Telluride # |
Reservation required |
Nil access |
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Vail |
Full access |
Limited no. of days |
| Utah |
Park City |
Full access |
Restricted peak days |
| Washington |
Stevens Pass |
Full access |
Full access |
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# partner resort
Epic Pass resorts in the Northeast are Stowe, Okemo, Mount Snow, Wildcat, Attitash, Mt Sunapee, Crotched and Hunter. In the Midwest are Afton Alps, Wilmot, Snow Creek, Hidden Valley, Mt Brighton, Paoli Peaks, Mad River, Alpine Valley and Boston Mills. In the Mid Atlantic are Jack Frost Big Boulder, Roundtop, Liberty, Whitetail, Laurel, Hidden Valley and Seven Springs.
Canada Ski Resorts on Epic Pass
| Epic Pass Resorts in Canada |
| Region |
Ski Resort |
Full Epic Pass |
Epic Pass Australia |
| BC |
Whistler Blackcomb |
Full access |
Limited no. of days |
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Kicking Horse # |
7 days |
5 days |
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Fernie # |
7 days |
5 days |
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Kimberley # |
7 days |
5 days |
| Alberta |
Nakiska # |
7 days |
5 days |
| Quebec |
Mont-Sainte Anne# |
7 days |
5 days |
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Stoneham # |
7 days |
5 days |
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Skiing in Japan on Epic Pass
Hakuba Valley is a region in
Nagano Japan and the Epic Pass offers access to the 10 ski areas within that region.
Whilst it's great to be able to use your Epic Pass in Japan, keep in mind that most ski areas in Japan have very affordable or super cheap lift passes.
Europe Ski Resorts on the Epic Pass
* consecutive days
# there is a requirement to book particular lodging
You can also check out the
Europe multi-resort lift pass page for more information on Epic as well as Ikon and other lift passes combinations.
Australian Epic Pass Resorts
Australia probably isn't on the hit list for skiers and snowboarders from other countries, but buying an Epic Pass Australia is an attractive proposition for Aussies.
| Epic Pass Resorts in Australia |
| Region |
Ski Resort |
Full Epic Pass |
Epic Pass Australia |
| NSW |
Perisher |
Full access |
Full access |
| Victoria |
Hotham |
Full access |
Full access |
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Falls Creek |
Full access |
Full access |
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