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Home » Buy Epic Pass for 2026/27 Ski/Snowboard Season Before Price Increase Sept. 7

Buy Epic Pass for 2026/27 Ski/Snowboard Season Before Price Increase Sept. 7

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Reminder to buy your Epic Pass before prices increase on Sept. 7  for next season’s skiing and riding at top resorts around the world. 

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

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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.

See Also – Get Your 2026/27 Ikon Pass Now

Reasons to get an Epic Pass now –

One of the Best Prices 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 availableas low as $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 from $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 from  $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 Sep. 7.

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 past season? 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.

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Save This Summer on 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 

  • 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 

  • 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.

Beaver Creek 

  • BC Unplugged – Every Thursday through September 17, enjoy complimentary live music performances by national touring artists at the Beaver Creek Village stage.

Keystone

  • New Kindred Resort  – This new RockResorts hotel is  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 

  • 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

  • Sightseeing and Scenic Coaster Rides – Start summer at Heavenly with daily scenic gondola rides overlooking Lake Tahoe and alpine coaster rides.

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.


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