Buy Epic Pass for 2026/26 Ski/Snowboard Season Before May 25 Price Increase

Buy your Epic Pass now, before prices increase on May 25, for next season’s skiing and riding at top resorts around the world. 

Buying now also gives you access over the summer to scenic rides on chairlifts and gondolas, VIP access to summer festivals, and other perks. 

Warning –  The longer you procrastinate before the price increase date, the busier the website will be, along with waiting time to reach a live customer service agent.

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Here are four reasons to get an Epic Pass now –

1. Epic Passes are at the Lowest Price of the Year 

Epic Pass provides access to world-class destinations including Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City Mountain, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone and many more across North America and internationally, delivering unmatched flexibility.

• Epic Pass is available at $869 for teens and young adults ages 13-30, $1,089 for adults, and $555 for children ages 5-12.
• Epic Local Pass, for a specific or regional group, is  $649 for teens and young adults ages 13-30, $809 for adults, and $425 for children.
• Epic Military Pass is $215 for Active and Retired Military and their dependents. Veterans and their dependents can purchase an Epic Military Pass for $620.
• Epic Adaptive Pass is  $543 for adults and $279 for children.
• Epic Day Passes  are available from $46–$97 per day, offering up to 65% savings compared to lift tickets.

Visit epicpass.com to compare all 2026/27 Pass options, including local and regional Passes. All 2026/27 Epic Pass products increase in price after May 25.

2. There are Two New Ways to Save 

With new pricing for Gen Z and young travelers, skiers and riders ages 13–30 can now save 20% on the 2026/27 passes,  unlocking up to $220 in savings.

Skied on a lift ticket this year? Skiers and riders who visited any of the company’s 37 North American resorts with a lift ticket during the 2025/26 season can save up to $175 on a new or renawal price of select Epic Pass products.

3. It’s the Last Chance for Six Epic Friend Tickets 

To celebrate the social side of skiing, Epic Friend Tickets are back.

Until May 25, get six Epic Friend Tickets with eligible season-long Epic Passes, offering 50% off lift tickets for friends and family throughout the season. Epic Friend Tickets can also be used for 25% off child lift ticket prices.

4. Save This Summer: Resort Opening Dates, Events & Epic Mountain Rewards

2026/27 Pass Holders can start enjoying the mountains months before winter returns with alpine adventures, on-mountain dining, live music, big views and more.

With Epic Mountain Rewards,  2026/27 Pass Holders receive 20% off summer experiences, including bike rentals, on-mountain dining, lodging, and golf at select resorts.

Scenic summer gondola rides are also included with select Epic Passes at participating destinations, offering unforgettable views and easy access to alpine activities.

Planned summer opening dates and resort highlights include:

Whistler Blackcomb – Opening May 15

• Summer Feast –  Dine high at the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, featuring alpine cuisine, live music, and sweeping mountain views.
• Crankworx Whistler –  Bringing together the best riders and biggest bike fans in the world for 9 days of racing from July 24–August 2, experience slopestyle competitions, bike demos and the chance to shred Whistler’s trails with other like-minded bike fans.
• UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill taking place Sept. 25–27 on Whistler Blackcomb’s legendary 1199 trail.

Park City Mountain – Opening June 6

• Park City Canyons Village Summer Concert Series –  Catch live music starting on June 25, and then select Thursday evenings in July and August in Canyons Village, featuring local, regional, and national artists,
• Additional performances as part of the Concerts on the Slopes series.

Vail Mountain – Opening June 12

• Vail Summer Sessions – Live music returns July 24 & 25, featuring performances with Magic City Hippies, Marlon Funaki, Miki Fiki and more at the base of Gondola One.

Beaver Creek – Opening June 19

• Blues, Brews &: BBQ Festival – Start your summer with live blues music over Memorial Day Weekend. Feast on mouth-watering BBQ by renowned pit masters and wash it all down with craft beers.
• BC Unplugged – Every Thursday from June 18-September 17, enjoy complimentary live music performances by national touring artists at the Beaver Creek Village stage.
• The Alpie Table – Experience dining at its most elevated, literally and creatively, during The Alpine Table: A Night in the Aspens – a rare, two-night culinary event July 17-18 set deep within a secluded aspen grove at 9,500 feet.

Keystone – Opening June 25

• Bourbo & Bacon Festival – A weekend celebration of all things bacon and bourbon June 27-28, serving up bold flavors and bacon inspired cuisine.
• Kindred Resort Opens – This new RockResorts hotel, opens May 7 as Colorado’s newest luxury ski-in, ski-out hub, featuring Campfire Luxury, elevated dining and spa experiences, and the new home for Keystone ski and ride school.

Breckenridge – Opening June 12

• Peak 8 Base Camp & Alpine Camp –  Enjoy scenic chairlift rides, mountain biking, family-friendly activities like the GoldRunner Coaster and Alpine Slides, and these elevated adventures at Peak 8.

Heavenly – Opened May 1

• Sightseeing and Scenic Coaster Rides – Start summer at Heavenly with scenic gondola rides overlooking Lake Tahoe and alpine coaster rides, every weekend throughout May, with daily operations slated to begin on June 12.

Stowe – Opening June 20

• Independence Day Celebration – Stowe’s 90th anniversary is around the corner, with celebrating starting early. Visit Spruce Peak Village Green over July 4 for  live music, entertainment, lawn games, food, craft beer, fireworks, and more.

Additional opening dates and event details can be found on resort websites.

Visit epicpass.com to compare all 2026/27 Pass options, including local and regional Passes.

All 2026/27 Epic Pass products increase in price after May 25.

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