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For those looking to ski or ride locally as well as hit the slopes out West, the Epic Local Pass offers unlimited, unrestricted skiing or riding at Mt. Brighton, as well as Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; with limited restrictions at Park City in Utah – now the largest ski resort in the U.S. after being combined with nearby Canyons Resort – and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe. It also includes a total of 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek in Colorado with holiday restrictions.

“October is the perfect time to get your season pass, enroll your kids in our acclaimed Mogul Mouse or Ski Girls Rock instructional programs, or sign up a team for our popular Adult League Racing,” said Mt. Brighton General Manager Taylor Ogilvie.

To assist guests in getting the most out of winter, Mt. Brighton has compiled this handy “Back to Ski” checklist:

1. The Epic Local Pass pays for itself in just four days and features unlimited, unrestricted days at Mt. Brighton, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin – plus 10 total days at Vail and Beaver Creek. The Epic Local Pass also provides season-long access to Park City in Utah and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe. Sunday, Oct. 11 is the last day to purchase it for $599.
2. Enroll kids in the Mogul Mouse instructional program. Mt. Brighton's children's program is getting accolades from across the Midwest for its effective and fun methods for teaching kids. Mt. Brighton’s Children's Ski and Snowboard School welcomes children ages three to 12 with programs for all ability levels; each separated appropriately by skill and age group.
3. Check out the Ski Girls Rock program at Mt. Brighton. A Vail Resorts-exclusive program, inspired and designed by Lindsey Vonn, the three-day program for girls ages seven to 14 is led by Mt. Brighton female instructors and focuses not only on improving skiing and racing skills, but also empowering girls through the sport and building their confidence while developing friendships, teamwork and social skills.

 Vail Resorts and Mt. Brighton offer multiple pass options for the 2015-16 season:

• The Epic Local Pass™:  Perfect for people who can navigate a pass with restrictions out West. For $599, get unlimited, unrestricted skiing or riding at Mt. Brighton, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with limited restrictions at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. The pass also includes a total of 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek with holiday restrictions. The Epic Local Pass pays for itself in less than four days. A child pass (ages five to 12) is $309.
• The Epic Pass™: Ski as much as you want, whenever you want for $789. The Epic Pass pays for itself in less than five days of skiing or riding out West. With more than 32,000 acres of terrain, this pass can’t be beat. Unlimited, unrestricted access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Perisher in Australia for the 2016 season there; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and up to five free consecutive days when staying at in-resort accommodations at Verbier, Switzerland. No restricted dates. A child (ages five to 12) pass is $409.
• Mt. Brighton Pass: For those who plan to ski or ride solely at Mt. Brighton, there is the Mt. Brighton Pass. At $460, pass holders receive unlimited access to Mt. Brighton with no restrictions. A discounted rate is also offered for seniors at $349 and college students for $269.
• Mt. Brighton Family Pass: Families enjoy all the benefits of the Mt. Brighton Pass while saving up to 20 percent. Families of four receive unlimited access for $1,249 and additional children and teens can each be added for $174. Kids (ages five to 12) who receive their passes via the Mt. Brighton Family Pass are one step ahead to a visit out West; kids’ passes are automatically Epic Local Passes, which offer access to eight western resorts. 
• Mt. Brighton Night College Pass: Offers unlimited, unrestricted access at Mt. Brighton for college students after 3 p.m. for only $149.
• The Epic 4-Day™: Is optimal for guests planning one ski vacation out West during the 2015-16 winter season. $419 for adults and $229 for children (ages five to 12). Ski any four days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Arapahoe Basin, plus four days at Mt. Brighton. This pass pays for itself in just over two days out West and offers a savings of more than 35 percent compared to lift tickets. And, for a little over $1,200 a family of four can ski for four days at the world’s best ski resorts.
• The Epic 7-Day™: Is ideal for guests planning to ski seven days out West throughout the winter season. $599 for adults and $309 for children (ages five to 12).Ski or ride a total of seven unrestricted days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Tahoe, plus seven days at Mt. Brighton.

Season Pass Insurance Option
Vail Resorts encourages guests to purchase pass insurance. All of the Company's season pass products are non-refundable and non-transferable; however, pass insurance covers pass holders in the event of unexpected circumstances including sickness, injury and job loss. Coverage applies for all Epic season passes, valid for the 2015-16 winter season, starting at $10 for adults and $5 for children.
 
To purchase a season pass online or to find out more information, please visit www.epicpass.com.
 
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National: Russ Pecoraro, (303) 404-1856, rpecoraro@vailresorts.com  
Local: Pat Schutte, (248) 821-3380, pat.schutte@aysling.com