Resort News

Eleven years ago, the Epic Pass transformed the ski industry by offering guests unlimited skiing at the best resorts in the world, for a previously unheard of low price, making skiing and riding more accessible and affordable. Today, with the introduction of “Epic for Everyone,” Vail Resorts continues that history of innovation by offering the same incredible flexibility and value to all skiers and riders, whether they want to ski or ride just one day – or every day – of the season.

Emma, the world’s first digital mountain assistant, announced today that she is now available to guide guests at nine Vail Resort properties, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Tahoe. Guests can text Emma their questions at 77477.

Today, Vail Resorts announced that Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, have made significant contributions totaling more than $2 million to support emotional wellness programs in nearly every mountain resort community in which Vail Resorts operates.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort plans to open the entire mountain Saturday, Dec. 8, weather permitting, making it the first fully-open resort in the Tahoe Basin. Mother Nature continues to provide expanded terrain at Northstar California and Heavenly Mountain Resorts beginning today, Dec. 6 through Saturday, Dec. 8.

Vail Resorts EpicPromise is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018-19 community grants cycle. 93 local non-profit organizations received $1.9 million in cash, as well as additional in-kind product support aimed at supporting the issues that matter most to the Truckee and South Lake Tahoe communities. Across the company, Vail Resorts will give $11.4 million in support to more than 250 community non-profits over the upcoming year.

After receiving nearly four feet of fresh snowfall, the Best of Tahoe Resorts, including Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain, expand terrain for skiers and riders ahead of the holiday season.

Monday, Sept. 3 is the last chance to receive the lowest price for the Epic Pass and the entire suite of Epic Season Pass options – including the Epic Local, Epic 7-Day, Epic 4-Day, Epic Military Pass and many more. The Epic Pass, available for $899, remains the best overall value in skiing, offering skiers and snowboarders unlimited, unrestricted access to 19 mountain resorts plus additional access to 46 more throughout the United States, Canada

• The Epic Pass is the only worldwide unlimited, unrestricted season pass to offer a $49 down payment, with the remainder due in the fall. • Sunday, April 15 is the last chance to get the added benefits of 12 discounted lift tickets for family and friends. • The Epic Pass features access to 64 mountain resorts in eight countries and 11 states and provinces, including Telluride, Crested Butte, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies and Hakuba Valley, Japan.

The Epic Pass is the only worldwide unlimited, unrestricted season pass that allows skiers and snowboarders to purchase a season pass next winter at the lowest guaranteed rate with just $49 down now.

The program’s benefits, such as access to six free counseling visits annually, focus on employees’ mental, physical and financial wellbeing.