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Pass holders have the flexibility to follow the snow with unrestricted access to 13 resorts in the U.S. and abroad – including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, Park City in Utah, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe, Perisher in Australia, Afton Alps in Minnesota, Mt. Brighton in Michigan and Wilmot Mountain just outside of Chicago.

“The Epic Pass is the most valuable pass in the industry, and that value is measured by more than just the price, said Kirsten Lynch, Vail Resorts’ chief marketing officer. It’s measured by the flexibility to ski when you want, where you want. You’re not restricted to just one resort, or a couple days here and a couple days there. It’s also measured by the consistent investment in our resorts, and the variety of experiences our resorts offer. When you look at it like that, there’s no comparison.”

Improvements this winter include the new Sun Up Express high speed quad in Vail’s legendary Back Bowls and a new restaurant with stunning views located on Breckenridge Ski Resort’s Peak 7. Endless options while using an Epic Pass include a trip to Park City in Utah to explore the largest ski resort in the United States, where an 8.5 minute ride in the Quicksilver Gondola provides access to 7,300 acres of terrain. It’s the special touches – like Cookie Time at Beaver Creek in Colorado and the Champagne Toast at Northstar at Lake Tahoe – that top off a perfect day of skiing and snowboarding with family and friends. At Heavenly get ready to ski all day and party all night, from enjoying the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe to dancing with the Heavenly Angels, and Kirkwood stays true to its deep powder roots and legendary steeps. The Epic Pass unlocks access to the West’s premium ski resorts, where skiers and riders continually find the best and most reliable snow.

For just $609, skiers and snowboarders looking for additional savings can buy the Epic Local Pass offering unlimited, unrestricted skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton and Wilmot Mountain with limited restrictions at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. The Epic Local Pass also includes a total of 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek with some holiday restrictions.
 
Guests can purchase season passes and start planning winter vacations at EpicPass.com.

2016-2017 Season Pass Options

• Epic Pass™: Ski unlimited and unrestricted from opening day to closing day for only $809. The Epic Pass pays for itself in just over five days of skiing or snowboarding. Enjoy full 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 2017 season; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin. A child pass (ages five to 12) is $419.
• Epic Local Pass™: Perfect for people who can navigate a pass with restrictions. For $609, receive unlimited and unrestricted skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with limited restrictions at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, plus a total of 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek with holiday restrictions. The Epic Local Pass pays for itself in just four days. A child pass (ages five to 12) is $319.  
• Epic 4-Day™: A convenient option for a short ski trip. Save 35 percent versus individual lift tickets and receive a total of four unrestricted days valid at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, and Arapahoe Basin, plus four free days at Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton or Wilmot Mountain. $399 for adults and $219 for children (ages five to 12.)

Season Pass Insurance
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. Find out more at Epicpass.com.

About Vail Resorts, Inc.
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. The Company’s subsidiaries operate nine world-class mountain resorts and three urban ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Perisher in Australia; Afton Alps in Minnesota, Mt. Brighton in Michigan and Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin. The Company owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.