Last Chance for Epic Pass Before Price Increase on Labor Day

If you haven’t already purchased your Epic Pass for the 2024/25 ski/snowboard season, do it now, before prices go up again on Labor Day.

Logo: Vail Resorts

As with the Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective pass and individual resort passes, prices are least expensive in spring. All have price increases on various dates until \November for those who procrastinate.

Don’t wait until the last minute, when the website can be jammed and there’s a day-long wait for a live person on the 800 number. It happened to me when I waited until the last minute last spring to renew my own Ikon Pass.

In addition to announcing its next price increase, Vail Resorts has announced opening dates for several of its destinations,

So lets start with those, to get you geared up (pun intended) for buying one of the zillion different Epic Pass options for any time, weekdays only, 65+, military and dependents, etc.

Vail Resorts Opening Dates 2024/25 Season

Kick off the season in October at Keystone Resort, with more resorts across the Rockies and West opening soon after.

Opening days for additional resorts will be announced closer to the winter season. Opening dates are subject to change, based on weather and conditions.

Mid-October (pending early season conditions): Keystone (CO)
November 8: Breckenridge (CO)
November 15: Vail Mountain (CO)
November 22: Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia), Heavenly (CA), Northstar (CA), Park City Mountain (UT)
November 27: Beaver Creek (CO), Crested Butte (CO)
December 6: Kirkwood (CA), Stevens Pass (WA)

Epic Pass Prices Through Sept. 2

Epic Pass ($1,004)

Unlimited, unrestricted access to world-class mountain resorts including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City Mountain, Heavenly, Northstar and Stowe.

Take your Epic Pass abroad to visit Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in the Swiss Alps. With additional partner resorts like Telluride in Colorado and Hakuba Valley in Japan, the Epic Pass unlocks access to more than 80 resorts worldwide.

Epic Local Pass ($746)

Unlimited, unrestricted access to 29 resorts including Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte. Epic Local Pass Holders also receive season-long access to Park City Mountain, Heavenly, Northstar and more.

In addition, this option provides 10 combined days of access to Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb and Beaver Creek, excluding restricted peak dates.

Epic Day Pass (as low as $44–$95 per day)

Offers skiers and riders the ability to build their own pass, choosing 1-7 days to use throughout the season. Epic Day Passes provide up to 65% savings compared to lift ticket prices.

Ski and ride for as low as $95 per day at resorts like Vail Mountain, and as low as $73 per day at resorts like Keystone, Heavenly and Stowe.

Specialty Passes

These are for active and retired Military and their dependents ($177), Veterans and their dependents ($573), College ($675) and Adaptive Passes ($492) that offer access to 42 resorts at a discount.

View all Epic Passes, including regional options, on epicpass.com before prices rise September 2.

No reservations will be required at any resort, except Telluride Ski Resort. More information on reservations at Telluride is available here.

Epic Pass Perks

Passes come with Epic Mountain Rewards, which offer exclusive discounts including 20% off on-mountain food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride lessons, equipment rentals and more – all winter long.

My Epic Gear combines the luxury of owning high-quality gear and the convenience of a premium valet. Members unlock access to over 60 of the latest ski and snowboard models from 13 leading brands. The entire membership experience, from gear selection to free daily slopeside pick-up and drop-off, is available in the My Epic app.

Memberships cost $50 for the 2024/25 season, with a $55 daily use fee for adults and $45 for kids (3-12).

Skiers and riders who buy an Epic Pass now will get early access to Vail Resorts’ Winter Getaway Sale, offering discount of up to 35% off room rates for a limited time across hotels and vacation rentals at mountain resorts.

Pass Holders can book preferred lodging beginning August 22 by logging into their Epic Pass account and selecting the sale. Public access will be available online from 8/27-9/3.

Download the new My Epic app to use Mobile Pass activate and store it in the My Epic app, to allow hands free loading at the lifts using low-energy Bluetooth^® technology.

Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Tickets will be available at Vail Resorts’ 37 North American resorts, including Whistler Blackcomb, during the 2024/25 season.

My Epic app will features enhanced stats tracking, Find My Friends, interactive trail maps – and with Buddy and Ski With a Friend Tickets available in app, your guest can skip the ticket line and head straight to the lift with you.

New this winter, guests at four Colorado resorts can also access My Epic Assistant in the My Epic app. My Epic Assistant couples the power of AI with resort experts, offering a convenient tool to ask questions anytime, anywhere about Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. Vail Resorts plans to expand My Epic Assistant to additional resorts in future seasons.

ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter is a journalist with 25+ years of experience as a newspaper and magazine writer, radio & TV news producer & reporter, and author of guidebooks and smartphone apps – all focusing on travel, automotive, the environment and your rights as a consumer.