- The Epic Local Pass offers unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Wilmot Mountain and access to the best of North America for $639
- This year’s Epic Local Pass now includes access to Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America
- Entire Wilmot Mountain experience recently re-imagined with $13 million in improvements, including three new lifts, dramatically improved snowmaking, fully renovated base lodge, new kids ski and snowboard school facility, and upgraded terrain park
- Guests can lock in the guaranteed lowest price by purchasing before Monday, Sept. 4
WILMOT, Wisc. – Aug. 1, 2017 – Wilmot Mountain, Wisconsin’s premier ski and snowboard area which recently underwent $13 million in improvements, announced today that Labor Day is the last chance to lock in the lowest available price on passes for the 2017-2018 season. The Epic Pass provides unlimited access to Wilmot as well as to 14 world-class mountain resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek and Breckenridge in Colorado, Park City in Utah and, new for this year, Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, the largest ski resort in North America.
The Epic Local Pass is ideal for those looking to ski or snowboard locally as well as hit the slopes out West. For $639, pass holders are granted unlimited, unrestricted skiing and snowboarding locally at Wilmot Mountain, as well as at Vail Resorts’ iconic western destinations including Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with limited restrictions in Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. It also includes a total of 10 days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Whistler Blackcomb and Stowe with holiday restrictions. In addition, every child’s pass to Wilmot is an Epic Local Pass ($339 for ages five to 12) which means the kids in the family automatically have access out West.
For those who plan to ski close to home, skiers and snowboarders will experience more than $13 million in improvements – including three new lifts, dramatically improved snowmaking, fully renovated base lodge, new kids ski and snowboard school facility and an upgraded terrain park. The investment marks the most significant one-time influx of capital improvements in Wilmot’s history and has entirely re-imagined the guest experience.
The Epic Pass lineup provides Chicago- and Milwaukee-area skiers and snowboarders with the best value in skiing – whether that means staying close to home or exploring one of the 45 best ski destinations across the United States, Canada and Europe. Guests can purchase season passes and start planning their winter vacations at EpicPass.com.
2017-2018 Season Pass Options for Wilmot Mountain Skiers and Snowboarders:
- Epic Local Pass™: For $639, 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, Beaver Creek, Whistler Blackcomb, and Stowe with holiday restrictions. The Epic Local Pass pays for itself in just over three days. A child pass (ages five to 12) is $339.
- Epic Pass™: Ski unlimited and unrestricted from opening day to closing day for only $859. The Epic Pass pays for itself in just over four 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; Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; and Perisher in Australia for the 2018 season. The Epic Pass grants limited access to Arlberg in Austria; Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski and Tignes-Val D’Isere in France; Skirama Dolomiti in Italy and 4 Vallées in Switzerland. A child pass (ages five to 12) is $449.
- Wilmot Mountain Pass (including Wilmot Mountain Family Pass): For those who plan to ski or snowboard solely at Wilmot Mountain, there is the Wilmot Pass. At $389 for adults, pass holders receive unlimited access to Wilmot Mountain with no restrictions. A discounted rate is offered for families of three people at $819; additional family members can be added for $149 each.
The deadline for locking in the lowest price on this year’s season pass is Monday, Sept. 4. For further details and additional pass options, such as Epic 7-Day and Epic 4-Day passes, visit EpicPass.com.
About Wilmot Mountain
For 80 years Wilmot Mountain has offered its guests one of the Midwest’s premier destinations for snow sport activities. Situated in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Wilmot Mountain is conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee, affording skiers and snowboarders quick and easy access to 23 trails, seven lifts, two surface conveyor lifts and progression terrain parks with a double, high-speed rope tow. Wilmot Mountain’s recent capital investment of more than $13 million for the 2016-2017 winter season delivered an entirely re-imagined guest experience – from new lifts and restaurants to significant snowmaking improvements, a dedicated children’s ski and snowboard school, enhanced beginner area and expanded terrain park. The ski area’s focus on families, learning and fun, combined with the opportunity for guests to take their passion and skills to Vail Resorts’ iconic western resorts, ensure Wilmot Mountain is truly the place Where Epic Begins. For more information, please visit www.wilmotmountain.com.
About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. The Company’s subsidiaries operate 11 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; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; Perisher in Australia; Stowe in Vermont; Afton Alps in Minnesota, Mt. Brighton in Michigan and Wilmot Mountain just outside of Chicago. 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.
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