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All the Details of the Upcoming Ski Epic Pass for 2023-2024

by Leap on March 21, 2023 79 Breckenridge

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What an epic ski season 2022-2023 has been! It's already time to think about planning for next year. Diehard skiers (like our Frog Family) know it's never too early to start thinking about the upcoming ski season, especially if you want to get the best deals! The 2023-2024 Epic Pass is on sale now! Make sure to purchase yours through Undercover Tourist! Keep in mind that Epic Pass sales are limited, so you'll want to purchase them well before each ski season kicks off. The earlier you purchase, the better the price and benefits you'll get. Let's hop to it and go over all of the cool perks of having an Epic Pass.

All the Details of the Upcoming Ski Epic Pass for 2023-2024 - People ski at Heavenly

Overview of the 2023-2024 Epic Pass

All the Details of the Upcoming Ski Epic Pass for 2023-2024 - Family at Heavenly

The Epic Pass is a ski pass that can be used to gain entry to multiple Vail Ski resorts across North America, Europe, Japan, Australia and Europe. It is on sale from March until early December or late November. Sales end once the season is underway, so you'll want to plan ahead. We sell a variety of Epic Passes, offering passes for the entire season or for a limited number of days. Some have blackout dates over holidays and others can be used any day of the season.

The best time to buy an Epic Pass is in spring when Epic Passes first become available and are the cheapest in price. In addition to entry, the pass includes extra benefits when purchased in spring, such as the 10 bonus Buddy Tickets you receive (with eligible passes). You'll want to purchase your pass by around mid-April 2023 to take advantage of the entire 2023-2024 season and maximize the pass' benefits. (Last year, the last day to purchase Buddy Passes was April 21, 2022, but it could fall on an earlier date this year, so don't wait.)

Prices start to creep up in late spring. The last chance for a low pass price is likely in early September. The largest price jump hoppens in mid-October and the pass usually sells out by early December. At that point, you will be out of luck until sales reopen for the following season. Whether it's your first pass or a renewal, you'll want to purchase early each year to lock in the best rates for next season!

Reservations and Updates

Vail Ski Resorts will not use a reservation system for the 2023-2024 season, except for Telluride Ski Resort. Reservations for Telluride open in August. Stevens Pass Ski Resort will offer night skiing beginning at 3 p.m. PST for the 2023-2024 season. Both of these resorts are still operating on a cashless system.

Saving on the Current Ski Season

The 2022-2023 ski season has been well, Epic! With record-breaking snowfall, ski resorts have been extending their closing dates for spring 2023. Don't have a 2022-2023 Epic Pass? We can still help you save some green!

For the rest of the current 2022-2023 season, you can still save up to $50 per regular lift ticket for select Vail-owned resorts through Undercover Tourist when you bundle the tickets in your cart with a hotel! When you put tickets and a hotel stay in your cart, you'll $50 discount will automatically be applied to each lift ticket! Don't froget, we still offer discounts on ski hotels. If you need a rental car, put it in your cart with your Epic Pass or hotel purchase to unlock deeper discounts of up to 50 percent off the rental car! (Pssst ... you don't even need to use the rental car for your ski trip. You'll still save if you want to book a rental for a different trip as long as it's bundled with a hotel or ticket purchase. Ribbit!)

There's a lot to hop into with this year's Epic Pass. We'll walk through the benefits, plus all of the details about this year's pass.

Undercover Tourist sells the following 2023-2024 Epic Passes:

2023-2024 Epic Pass Benefits at a Glance

All the Details of the Upcoming Ski Epic Pass for 2023-2024 - family Breck

Here are the benefits that come with your Epic Pass:

  • Epic Coverage — more on this below!
  • Epic Mountain Rewards — 20 percent off of food, lodging, lessons, rentals, activities, and more (including Epic Mountain Express in Colorado). At select locations, get the Toyota Tune Up (including  50 percent off a tune and one free wax a year). In the summertime, get discounts for golf and bike rentals.
  • Coverage for resort closure between Dec. 7, 2023, and April 17, 2024, due to disease, war, terrorism or natural disaster.
  • Personal Coverage for job loss (or furlough over six months), mandatory stay-at-home-order, student transfer, visa rejections, pregnancy, injury, sickness, death, jury duty, military transfer and more.
  • My Epic app

My Epic App

The all-new My Epic app launches this year. The app allows guests to store mobile passes and lift tickets on their devices using Bluetooth Low Energy technology. My Epic serves as a one-stop app at the 37 Vail-owned and operated ski resorts in North America.

My Epic app offers:

  • Lift access with a mobile pass (Frogot your physical Epic Pass card? No problem! It's on the app!)
  • Real-time resort updates
  • Personalized stats
  • Account information
  • and More!

Mobile Pass is not available at Whistler Blackcomb during the 2023-2024 season. Guests who are new to, or switching, Epic Pass products still receive a physical pass in the mail and can choose to use either the media card or mobile pass for lift access. Click here to learn more!

Epic Coverage for Certain Personal Events and Resort Closures

You do not have to pay extra for pass insurance. Epic Coverage is included for free for all pass holders. Epic Coverage covers you for qualifying personal events and qualifying resort closures. Click here for the complete Epic Coverage terms and conditions.

The Epic Pass is non-refundable, but Epic Coverage provides refunds for certain personal events, including:

  • Job loss and job furloughs over six months
  • Mandatory stay-at-home order from county, state or country
  • Injury, sickness or death
  • Student transfer
  • Pregnancy
  • Visa rejections
  • Jury duty
  • Military transfer
  • And more

Guests who submit a Personal Refund Request will no longer be able to use their Pass to access any resorts or receive any other ancillary Epic Pass benefits.

Best of all, you don't need to sign up for these extra perks. They are included for free when you purchase your pass.

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Unrestricted Epic Pass 2023-2024

The Unrestricted Epic Pass is the ultimate ski pass — granting access to the most resorts, with the fewest restrictions (but also the highest price). This unlimited pass is perfect for ski-loving and snowboarding families who want to pack in as much powder time as they possibly can! It includes additional days at international destinations as well.

For a limited time, this pass includes:

  • 6 discounted Ski-With-A-Friend tickets
  • 10 free Buddy Pass tickets — when you purchase the Epic Pass by mid-April 2023 (hop down below where we discuss how to get these)
  • Half-price pass holder tickets at partner resorts once all days are used (excluding Hakuba Valley, Rusutsu in Japan and European Partner Resorts)

The Unrestricted Epic Pass offers entry and unrestricted, unlimited skiing for the entire 2023-2024 season at 67 resorts:

Rockies

West

Midwest

  • Wilmot, WI
  • Afton Alps, MN
  • Mt. Brighton, MI
  • Alpine Valley, OH
  • Boston Mills, OH
  • Brandywine, OH
  • Mad River Mountain, OH
  • Hidden Valley, MO
  • Snow Creek, MO
  • Paoli Peaks, IN

East

  • Stowe, VT
  • Okemo, VT
  • Mount Sunapee, NH
  • Mount Snow, VT
  • Attitash Mountain Resort, NH
  • Wildcat Mountain, NH
  • Crotched Mountain, NH
  • Hunter Mountain, NY
  • Liberty Mountain Resort, PA
  • Roundtop Mountain Resort, PA
  • Whitetail Resort, PA
  • Jack Frost, PA
  • Big Boulder, PA
  • Seven Springs, PA
  • Hidden Valley, PA
  • Laurel Mountain, PA

International

  • Whistler Blackcomb, BC
  • Perisher, Australia (2024)
  • Falls Creek, Australia (2024)
  • Hotham, Australia (2024)
  • Andermatt-Sedrun, Switzerland (*see below)

With additional access (with limited dates and 7 total days) at:

  • Telluride, CO (7 total days, reservations required, plus you can purchase 50 percent off lift tickets once all 7 days are used)
  • Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Mont Saint Anne, Nakiska, and Stoneham) — Epic Pass holders can purchase 50 percent off lift tickets once all 7 days are used
  • 26 European Partner Resorts across France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria
  • *Passes with access to Andermatt-Sedrun will also include access to Disentis, a neighboring partner resort for the 2023-2024 season. Eligible Pass holders who use all of their included days can purchase single-day lift tickets at Andermatt, Sedrun and Disentis for 50 percent off the window rate.

5 total days in Japan:

  • Hakuba Valley (10 resorts, and Rusutsu, Japan resorts)

Half-price pass holder tickets at partner resorts once all days are used excluding Hakuba Valley, Rusutsu in Japan, and European Partner Resorts.

Once you order through Undercover Tourist, you'll receive a confirmation email and number (it may take several days to receive this). Log in to the Epic Pass site (link provided in the confirmation email) to complete your profile, upload a photo and verify your mailing address. Passes are expected to begin shipping in the fall.

Epic Local Pass

While the name is somewhat confusing, the Epic Local Pass is not limited to locals. Rather, it's geared more toward anyone who wants a more affordable option than the Epic Pass. The Local Pass provides some unlimited access to many Vail resorts (with limited access and restrictions for a few resorts).

With the Epic Local Pass, you'll get unlimited — no blackouts, no restrictions — access to the following resorts:

Rockies

  • Breckenridge
  • Keystone
  • Crested Butte
  • Unlimited April skiing for the 2023-2024 season at Vail and Beaver Creek if purchased before May 30, 2023.

West

  • Stevens Pass

Midwest

  • Wilmot
  • Afton Alps
  • Mt. Brighton
  • Alpine Valley
  • Boston Mills
  • Brandywine
  • Mad River Mountain
  • Snow Creek
  • Paoli Peaks
  • Hidden Valley, MO

East

  • Okemo
  • Mount Sunapee
  • Mount Snow
  • Attitash Mountain Resort
  • Wildcat Mountain
  • Crotched Mountain
  • Hunter Mountain
  • Liberty Mountain Resort
  • Roundtop Mountain Resort
  • Whitetail Resort
  • Jack Frost
  • Big Boulder
  • Seven Springs
  • Hidden Valley, PA
  • Laurel Mountain

On top of that, you will also get access to the following resorts with holiday blackouts:

  • Park City
  • Heavenly
  • Northstar
  • Kirkwood
  • Stowe

You will also receive the following amount of days:

  • Ten (10) Days combined with peak restrictions at Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler (holiday blackouts apply).
  • Five (5) consecutive days of skiing and snowboarding at Hakuba Valley's 10 ski resorts and Rusutsu, Japan for the 2023-2024 winter season (no restrictions).
  • Five (5) days of unrestricted access to Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis (Switzerland).

Other Epic Local Pass benefits include:

  • 10 Buddy Tickets at a discounted flat rate.
  • ix (6) "Ski with a Friend" discounted tickets.
  • Half-price pass holder tickets during peak restricted dates at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Stowe on restricted dates.
  • Advanced lift ticket rate available during restricted dates at Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb and beyond 10 days.
  • Pass holders can purchase additional days at Advanced Lift Ticket Rate at the ticket window once all days are used.
  • Pass holders are eligible to purchase single-day lift tickets for 50% off at Andermatt-Sedrun once available days have been used.

Blackouts:

  • November 24-25, 2023
  • December 26-31, 2023
  • January 13, 2024
  • February 17-18, 2024

Keep reading to learn about more restrictive Local Passes.

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Tahoe Local Pass

While the name is somewhat confusing, the Tahoe Local Pass is not limited to locals or Tahoe resorts. Rather, it's geared more toward anyone who wants a more affordable option than the Epic Pass. The Local Pass provides limited access to many popular Vail Ski Resorts (with a few restrictions). For this ski season, this pass does not include the following holiday dates:

  • Nov. 24-25, 2023
  • Dec. 26-31, 2023
  • Jan. 13, 2024
  • Feb. 17-18, 2024

The Tahoe Local Pass provides access to the following resorts with holiday restrictions:

  • Heavenly
  • Northstar
  • Kirkwood

Plus, it includes 5 total days with holiday restrictions at:

  • Park City
  • Vail
  • Beaver Creek
  • Keystone
  • Breckenridge
  • Crested Butte

The Tahoe Local Pass offers the following discounts:

  • 10 discounted Buddy Tickets at a flat rate (when purchased in spring)
  • 6 discounted Ski-With-A-Friend tickets
  • Half-price pass-holder tickets available during blackout dates at Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood
  • Half-price pass-holder tickets available during blackout dates at Breckenridge, Park City and Keystone (also at Crested Butte, Stowe, Mount Sunapee, Okemo and Stevens Pass beyond 5 days)
  • Advanced lift ticket rate available during blackout dates and beyond 5 days at Vail and Beaver Creek.
  • Advanced lift ticket rate available at Whistler Blackcomb.

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Tahoe Value Pass

The Tahoe Value Pass provides access to the following Resorts with holiday restrictions:

  • Heavenly 7 days a week
  • Northstar 6 days a week (Saturdays are restricted)
  • Kirkwood 6 days a week (Saturdays are restricted)

Holiday Blackout Dates (Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood):

  • November 24-25, 2023
  • December 26-31, 2023
  • January 13, 2024
  • February 17-18, 2024
  • Saturdays at Northstar and Kirkwood

Other Tahoe Value Pass benefits include:

  • 10 Buddy Tickets at a discounted flat rate (when purchased in spring)
  • Six (6) discounted "Ski with a Friend" discounted tickets.
  • Half-price pass-holder tickets available during blackout dates at Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood.
  • Half-price pass-holder tickets available during blackout dates at Breckenridge, Park City, Keystone, Crested Butte, Stowe, Mount Sunapee, Okemo and Stevens Pass.
  • Advanced lift ticket rates available at Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb.

Keystone Plus Pass

With the Keystone Plus Pass you'll get access to the following Resorts:

  • Access to Keystone with peak restrictions.
  • Late-season skiing at Breckenridge after April 1, 2024.
  • Five (5) days at Crested Butte with peak restrictions.

Other Keystone Plus Pass benefits include:

  • 10 Buddy Tickets at a discounted flat rate.
  • Six (6) discounted "Ski with a Friend" tickets.
  • Half-price pass-holder tickets available during blackout dates at Keystone.
  • Half-price pass-holder tickets available at Breckenridge, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar,
    Kirkwood, Stowe, Crested Butte, Okemo, Mount Sunapee and Stevens Pass.
  • Advanced lift ticket rates available at Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb.

  Value Pass (Keystone & Breckenridge)

With the Summit Value Pass you'll get access to the following resorts (and discounts for select resorts):

  • Unlimited access to Keystone.
  • Access to Breckenridge (holiday blackouts apply).

Other Summit Value Pass benefits include:

  • 10 Buddy Tickets at a discounted flat rate.
  • Six (6) "Ski with a Friend" discounted tickets.
  • Half-price pass-holder tickets available during blackout dates at Breckenridge.
  • Half-price pass-holder tickets available at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Crested Butte, Okemo, Mount Sunapee and Stevens Pass.
  • Advanced lift ticket rates available at Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb.

Epic Day Passes: Restricted, Unrestricted and Limited

For the 2023-2024 season, we offer the Epic Day Passes for one to seven days of skiing. There are four categories: restricted, unrestricted, limited restricted and limited unrestrictive. Does it sound too complicated? Don't worry — we are here to help. The restricted passes have holiday blackout dates and the limited passes have fewer participating resorts but no blackout dates. Limited restricted tickets have both. This allows you to find the pass that works for you depending on your ski habits (and possibly save money).

If you know where you want to ski and when you want to ski, you can narrow down your choices significantly. If you are not sure when and where you want to ski, the Unrestricted Epic Day Pass will give you the most flexibility. But if you know you only want to ski at, say, Lake Tahoe, during a non-holiday period, you can save the most money with a Limited Restricted Epic Day Pass.

For any of the below passes, you purchase the number of dates you want to ski or ride — from one to seven days. The days do not need to be consecutive. Keep in mind that we provide the final price including taxes and fees so you have no surprises in your cart. Prices will go up, so buy early. Here's a quick look at the Epic Day Passes (prices reflect the 2023-2024 season):

  • Restricted Epic Day Pass — Select holiday blackout periods. Ski at 30 Vail resorts. Less expensive than Unrestricted. Its cost ranges from a starting final price of $119 to $710 for adults ($61 to $362 for kids).
  • Unrestricted Epic Day Pass — No holiday blackout periods. Ski at 37 Vail resorts. Flexible days up to 50 percent off. Its cost ranges from $110 to $657 for adults ($56 to $335 for kids).
  • Limited Restricted Epic Day Pass — This pass has the same benefits as the Restricted Epic Day Pass with holiday blackout periods but has some resort restrictions (and therefore a cheaper price). Access to 32 resorts. Its cost ranges from $78 to $459 for adults ($39 to $235 for kids).
  • Limited Epic Day Pass — This pass has no blackouts and the same benefits as the Unrestricted Epic Day Pass but has some resort restrictions (and therefore a cheaper price). It has access to 32 resorts. Its cost ranges from $91 to $544 for adults ($47 to $277 for kids).

The resorts accessible for each pass may vary slightly, so be sure to check your ticket before you purchase.

The Restricted Epic Day Pass and Limited Restricted Epic Day Pass blackout dates are:

  • Nov. 24-25, 2023
  • Dec. 26-31, 2023
  • Jan. 13, 2024
  • Feb. 17-18, 2024

For the majority of you skiers and riders who plan to only take a couple of ski vacations, the Epic Day pass is the most practical and economical choice. It allows you to lock in the best rates of the season without committing to a full Epic Pass. Plus you do not have to select your dates, and they do not have to be consecutive. You can buy the pass that suits your personal ski plans.

All Epic Day Pass holders can take advantage of Epic Mountain Rewards with 20 percent off food, lodging, rentals and more. This pass does not include Buddy Passes or Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets though.

The Epic Day Pass offers skiing or riding at the following resorts (those with an "L" are on the Limited Pass list):

Rockies

West

Midwest

  • Afton Alps, MN - L
  • Mt. Brighton, MI - L
  • Wilmot, WI - L
  • Alpine Valley, OH- L
  • Boston Mills, OH- L
  • Brandywine, OH- L
  • Mad River Mountain, OH- L
  • Hidden Valley, MO- L
  • Snow Creek, MO- L
  • Paoli Peaks, IN- L

East

  • Mount Sunapee, NH- L
  • Okemo, VT- L
  • Mount Snow, VT- L
  • Stowe, VT- L
  • Attitash Mountain Resort, NH - L
  • Wildcat Mountain, NH - L
  • Crotched Mountain, NH - L
  • Hunter Mountain, NY - L
  • Liberty Mountain Resort, PA - L
  • Whitetail Resort, PA - L
  • Jack Frost, PA - L
  • Big Boulder, PA -
  • Roundtop Mountain Resort, PA- L
  • Seven Springs, PA - L
  • Laurel Mountain, PA - L
  • Hidden Valley, PA - L

Canada

  • Whistler Blackcomb, BC

Pass holders can purchase additional days at Vail Resorts-owned resorts at Advanced Lift Ticket Rate at the ticket window once all days are used.

All the Details of the Upcoming Ski Epic Pass for 2023-2024 - Epic Buddy PassEpic Pass Comparison (with a final price including taxes and fees as of April 2022. Hop back for 2023-2024 prices soon)

Which Epic Pass Cost How Many Resorts? Restrictions? Additional Tickets/Benefits?
Epic Pass $909 67* No 6 Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets; 10 Buddy Tickets**
Epic Local Pass $676 30+ Resorts Holidays 6 Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets; 10 Buddy Tickets**
Epic Day Pass Unrestricted (1-7 Days) $443 for 4 days Up to 37 No No
Epic Day Pass Restricted (4-7 Days) $375 for 4 days Up to 37 Holidays No

**Benefits are subject to change and must purchase by spring (the cut-off date last year was April 21, 2022) to receive Buddy Passes

All Epic Pass tickets include Epic Mountain Rewards.

What Is the Difference Between Epic Buddy Tickets and Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets?

Epic Buddy Tickets and Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets both provide frogtastic discounts for friends and family (you can see pricing and more at the link provided.) However, the two types of tickets have key differences!

  • Epic Buddy Tickets are the most discounted tickets, which stay the same price all season long (up to 48 percent off but the percentage of savings varies by resort). They are only available at Vail Ski Resorts (not partner resorts). You must purchase the Epic Pass by a certain date in spring to get these. Epic Day passes do not include Buddy Tickets. We do not yet know the cut-off date in 2023, but you had to purchase by April 21, 2022, last year.
  • Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets are single-day lift tickets that are discounted from the window price (by 19 to 28 percent), but these prices fluctuate throughout the season. Passes purchased before or after spring 2023 are eligible for these.

Both Epic Buddy and Ski-With-A-Friend tickets must be purchased online by the pass holder and also picked up by the pass holder (with pass) and friend at the ski resort. Here's how to do it online:

  1. Pass holders sign in to their My Epic account.
  2. Click on the "Passes" tab and navigate to the "Benefits Tickets" section.
  3. Select the resort and days you want to ski or ride after you click on “Buy For A Buddy” or “Buy For A Friend”
  4. Your friend will receive an email with a link to purchase the discounted ticket online.
  5. The Pass Holder will receive an email when a ticket associated with their account has been redeemed. You will also see the available tickets in your account change once a purchase is made. In the event the Pass Holder does not have an email on file, an email will be sent to the head of household for the account.
  6. The pass holder must be at the window on reservation day with a Pass to pick up the ticket.

Not all Epic Pass options come with Buddy Pass and Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets. We know you will probably have a ton of additional questions about this, so look for ticket pricing, savings, and answers to your questions about Buddy Tickets and Ski With a Friend Tickets here.

What to Know When Purchasing Your Epic Pass Through Undercover Tourist

Whew! Who's ready for an epic season? If you're purchasing your Epic Pass through Undercover Tourist, you can find more details about each type of pass on its respective ticket page, each of which is linked above. No reservations are needed except at Telluride. You can use your pass at any point during the 2023-2024 season, which typically runs from mid-to-late November through mid-April depending on resort and snow conditions.

It may take a few days to receive your confirmation number after purchase, and passes are expected to ship in the fall (although now you can also use a digital pass through the app). Once you receive your confirmation number, log in to the Epic Pass site (link provided in the confirmation email) to complete your profile, upload a photo and verify your mailing address.

All Epic Pass products are non-refundable and non-transferable. If at any time you have questions or concerns about the status of your purchase, please feel free to give us a call at 1 (800) 846-1302.

Have a question about any of the Epic passes? Drop us a line in the comments below! Need help deciding which ski resort is right for you and your family? We've got a handy overview of the top U.S. ski resorts

Related: Frog Family's Insider Guide to Heavenly Ski Resort

Related: Frog Family's Insider Guide to Skiing Breckenridge Colorado

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Mar 22, 2023 at 2:54 p.m. Jen Says...

What if I do not choose holiday and I want to ski on a holiday which is restricted - Can I purchase the difference in price that day if it is a black out date?

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Mar 24, 2023 at 10:20 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jen!

Can you specify which pass you're choosing and which resort? Some passes allow you to purchase discount tickets during blackout periods for some resorts, but others don't list it as a benefit.

For instance, some passes say:

- Half-price pass holder tickets during peak restricted dates at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Stowe on restricted dates

- Advanced lift ticket rate available during restricted dates at Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb and beyond 10 days

- Pass holders can purchase additional days at Advanced Lift Ticket Rate at the ticket window once all days are used

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Mar 13, 2023 at 3:05 p.m. John Says...

Can anyone confirm immediate access for purchasing a Epic pass. The Epic phone sales person said there was no ski access for 22/23 season when buying next years pass

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Mar 17, 2023 at 3:03 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi John!

Epic Passes that are on sale now are for the 2023/2024 season which runs typically mid-November 2023 through mid-April 2024 depending on snow levels. You no longer can purchase an Epic Pass that is valid for the Spring 2023 season through April 2023. In order to access the lifts before then, you'd need to purchase Ski Lift Tickets for the resort you're looking to visit. Hope this helps!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Jan 11, 2023 at 5:17 p.m. Gilbert Says...

When will the passes be available for the next season?

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Jan 12, 2023 at 3:18 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Gilbert!

While we don't an exact date at this moment, historically passes usually go on sale in early April.

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Nov 21, 2022 at 2:45 p.m. Will Epic day passes go off sale Dec5th.? Says...

Thanks for your help

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Nov 23, 2022 at 9:20 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

Yes, Epic Day Passes will go off sale starting Dec. 5, so Dec. 4 will be the last day to purchase.

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Sep 5, 2022 at 7:01 p.m. Tim meskill Says...

Where can I see how much the buddy pass day rate will be in Jan 2023?

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Sep 6, 2022 at 2:20 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tim!

You'll need to log in to your Epic Pass account to see Buddy Ticket pricing. (Buddy Tickets were only available for certain passes purchased by May 30, 2022. To see how many you have, sign into your account.)

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Mar 14, 2022 at 4:22 a.m. Kathy King Says...

I can't find a link to purchase the EPIC pass. Seems like a bogus site to me!

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Mar 14, 2022 at 8:14 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kathy!

The 2022/2023 Epic Passes are not yet available for the season. Keep checking back!

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Jan 8, 2022 at 3:19 a.m. Mike Says...

I bought my pass and received it in the mail. How do you actually use it? I just show up on the day I want to ski that is covered by the type of pass I bought and just scan it at the lift via RFD? Thanks!

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Jan 10, 2022 at 4:11 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mike!

You are good to go! Just put it in your jacket pocket without any other tickets or credit cards. Some resorts have people with scanners pointed at pockets, or sometimes a gate automatically reads it.

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Dec 27, 2021 at 3:56 p.m. Stef P Says...

If I have the Tahoe Local, and I would like to purchase a discounted ticket for myself during the blackout dates, how do I do that? Is there an online option that I’m missing or is it only through a ticket window? Thank you!!

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Dec 29, 2021 at 12:25 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Stef!

Have you tried logging into your account and giving it a shot? If so and that didn't work, we'd suggest calling the resort directly for advice. Sorry we can't be of more help!

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Dec 19, 2021 at 11:45 a.m. Lindy Says...

I was led to believe you could buy a buddy pass on the day AT the window provided both pass owner and buddy were there. . However I read in your information that “both Epic Buddy and Ski-With-A-Friend tickets must be purchased online by the pass holder and also picked up by BOTH the pass holder and friend at the ski resort”. I don’t know which days I wish to ski in Vail Beaver Creek Breckenridge during my stay in Vail - weather and snow cover early April control this, as well as Copper conditions, so don’t want to commit ahead of time. Is it possible to buy buddy tickets at the window on the day? Is there an unwritten daily quota that we could fall foul of in doing this?

Pass holders sign in to their Epic account.

Pass Holders make a reservation for the day and resort they want to ski at (may not be necessary in 2021-2022 season).

Pass holders buy Buddy Tickets or Ski With a Friend tickets online.

The ticket acts as a reservation.

Both the pass holder and friend must be at the window on reservation day to pick up the ticket.

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Dec 20, 2021 at 3:02 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lindy!

The Ski With a Friend and Buddy Tickets will be available for purchase online and in-person at the window this season. However, it's highly recommended to purchase online. Once your friend has purchased, you as the pass holder must present your pass at pick-up.

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Dec 19, 2021 at 11:31 a.m. Lindy Says...

Have used the epic local pass for years for skiing in Vail / beaver creek/ Breckinridge mainly. From c25 March usually when we come over from the UK, , mixed up with separately paid for days in Copper. I have just seen this comment in your information

“ The pass has a total of 10 days across Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb. Access to Vail/Beaver Creek is available starting April 1, 2022, if the pass is purchased by May 31, 2021, and all 10 days are used.” This has confused me as never has there been a start date before like this. Blackouts of course over the holiday periods but the epic pass was useable all season . Is this a new development for 2022? Or am I misunderstanding what is written? Does it mean once April 1 is reached the 10day Vail/ Beaver Creek total is no longer applicable and you can ski there as many days as you like even if you have used up your 10 days total? Am also going to use the buddy tickets for the first time this year too. I read that there are quotas for these for each resort? This might have been for 2020/2021 when Covid rules applied? Is it necessary to buy ahead online incase the quota is reached before the day?

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Dec 20, 2021 at 3:06 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lindy!

You have 10 days total during the season. After April 1, the normal season is over and if the resort remains open, you can ski even if you have reached your 10 days (if you purchased the pass early). We don't know of any quotas at the ski resorts so we'd suggest contacting the ski resort to ask about quotas. The Ski With a Friend and Buddy Tickets can be used any day at the desired resort.

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Sep 25, 2021 at 9:51 p.m. Ski Dog Says...

How much will a Vail buddy daily cost? It stays the same cost all season, right?

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Sep 27, 2021 at 1:09 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ski Dog!

Prices have not been released for the 2021-2022 season, but you are correct — the Buddy tickets have set pricing throughout the season (versus Ski with a Friend tickets that vary in pricing).

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Sep 6, 2021 at 6:53 a.m. LG Says...

If we purchase the Epic Day Pass for 4 days - after we use the 4 days, can can we later upgrade to the Epic Local pass or add additional days to the 4-Day Pass, if we decide we need more days? if so, what would be the cost?

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Sep 7, 2021 at 10:40 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi LG!

Yes! Guests are eligible to upgrade their Epic Day Pass into an Epic Pass or other unlimited season pass OR include more days, as long as passes are still on sale. (Guests can also upgrade from restricted dates to unrestricted dates or from limited access to all access, if available.) Upgrades will be available at the current pricing at the time of the upgrade. Once passes are off sale, you would not be able to upgrade to another pass, but you can purchase additional lift tickets at the window at a discounted rate.

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May 27, 2021 at 5:24 a.m. Snieguole Radzeviciene Says...

If I buy a pass but have to work oversees through the whole season, and I have not used it at all, can it be transferred to the next year? Especially if I could inform Epic about before the season starts?

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May 27, 2021 at 12:36 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Snieguole,

We'd suggest reaching out to Vail Resorts directly about any questions regarding EPIC Pass refunds or credit rollover, as the EPIC Pass terms and conditions list specific criteria for Personal Event Refunds and require proof of verification.

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May 26, 2021 at 4:36 p.m. Harriet Says...

sorry if this has been asked before but.. i am traveling from the UK to Whistler (only) for 11 days. i am trying to work out whether to buy an Epic local pass to cover 10 days in Whistler or the 10 day Edge card, they seem to be a similar price. Questions re the epic pass : 1) do i have to decide before hand which of the 11 days i ski?

you say there is no redemption date or pre booking... do i just rock up each day at the lift queue and present my epic pass and they notch one day off? 2) can you think why the web chat at epic pass say they wouldn't recommend epic local for just 10 days in whistler? 3) am i right in thinking that the epic pass is quoted in US$ and the Edge card in CA$? thanks

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May 27, 2021 at 12:10 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Harriet,

Vail Resorts does not anticipate that EPIC Pass Holders will need reservations for the 2021-2022 season, so you should not have to choose in advance. They will scan your pass each day when you access the lift - but stay tuned in case anything changes. We're not exactly sure why the web chat wouldn't recommend the EPIC Local Pass, but it may have to do with holiday restrictions for the EPIC Local Pass versus no holiday restrictions for the EPIC Pass. The EDGE Cards also have holiday restrictions depending on which pass you get. So either way, make sure your dates don't fall into any blackout periods! Yes, the prices for the EPIC Passes are in U.S. dollars and the EDGE Cards are in Canadian dollars.

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May 2, 2021 at 1:46 p.m. JF Says...

If I purchase an Epic local pass for 2021-2022. Will I have to make reservations for days I want to ski?

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May 3, 2021 at 1:13 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi JF,

At this time, Vail Resorts is not planning to have a reservation system next season.

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Apr 1, 2021 at 11:48 a.m. Phil Says...

Hi. If I buy a 2021/22 epic pass now, may I use it to ski Breckenridge this May 1-4? Thanks

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Apr 2, 2021 at 12:54 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Phil!

Current purchases for the 2021-2022 pass become valid next season, beginning in November. Hope this helps!

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Mar 20, 2021 at 3 a.m. Holly Werran Says...

I bought a 5 day edge card for Whistler for the 2020/2021 season and the USA/Canadian border did not open due to Covid.

Will the 5 day edge carry over to next year ski season?

Thanks!

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Mar 26, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Holly!

We aren't sure, unfortunately, but we do know that other options for your pass, including coverage and refund policies can be found here. Hope this helps!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Dec 14, 2020 at 10:36 p.m. Meesa Says...

I'm purchasing some buddy passes for family to come skiing with us at a local resort. When I tried to add a child traveler, it said the buddy pass was not valid...can you only use buddy passes for adults? Would it matter at the resort if I put an "adult" age in, but the ticket was really for a child/teen? Also, I accidently assigned some to myself before I realized it was looking for the guest's name and I'm wondering if I need to re-book those.

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Dec 22, 2020 at 9:08 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Meesa!

We'd recommend visiting a ticket window when you arrive to get it all sorted - for now, we'd book as you have it to get your day reserved!

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Dec 14, 2020 at 7:52 p.m. Sandy Says...

I have the Season Epic Pass and have reserved a ski day for myself at Jack Frost Mtn for December 27th. Trying to order Buddy passes for my 3 nieces (age 17, 16 and 10). Will not allow me to checkout. Asks for birthdate and then states "Traveler's age is not valid for this product". I cannot find any stated age restrictions for the Buddy Passes. Have repeatedly tried to contact Epic Pass customer service and get message to "call back due to high call volume". Do you have any knowledge of age restrictions or suggestions to resolve? Thank you!

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Dec 22, 2020 at 9:07 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sandy!

We reached out to our friends at Epic, and unfortunately they are having technical issues with their Buddy Pass redemption system right now. We'll be sure to update you as soon as we hear that this is resolved! In the meantime, they are recommending that guests purchase a full price ticket to reserve their day, then visit a ticket window once in resort to get the Buddy Pass validated and receive a refund for the difference.

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Dec 12, 2020 at 10:22 p.m. Justin Brewer Says...

I purchased an Epic Day Pass to use on my trip this winter. Does this pass act as my lift ticket or do I need to purchase an additional lift ticket as well?

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Dec 14, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Justin!

The Epic Day Pass serves as your lift ticket, so no need for an extra purchase! This year, you will need to reserve your days in advance though.

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Dec 4, 2020 at 8:01 p.m. Somen Jaiswal Says...

Would it be cheaper for my friend to buy Epic Day passes or to get tickets on my buddy pass at Vail, Breck and Beaver?

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Dec 10, 2020 at 10:51 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Somen!

This can vary by resort, so we'd recommend logging into your My Epic account and seeing the offers available for the dates that you're looking to visit to directly compare the Buddy Pass cost vs. the Epic Day Pass cost. Know that Buddy Passes are subject to availability and capacity limitations, though, so from that standpoint, an Epic Day Pass may have better availability!

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Dec 1, 2020 at 7:33 p.m. Dorsey Says...

Does the epic day pass still get the lift ticket for this year or will I need to buy them seperate?

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Dec 3, 2020 at 4:48 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Dorsey!

The Epic Day Pass is your lift ticket for the number of days you purchase; you'll need to make a reservation for your ski dates separately though!

Hoppy planning!

Mommy Frog

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Nov 27, 2020 at 4:05 a.m. Kevin Says...

Hey I'm trying to reserve a buddy ticket for a couple weeks from now. Can I not plan any buddy tickets until 12/8?

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Dec 10, 2020 at 10:41 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kevin!

That's correct - Buddy Tickets are available to reserve as of 12/8.

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Dec 21, 2020 at 5:38 p.m. Billy Says...

I am using a friend’s buddy pass, but am not sure how the reservation system works. He has already locked in his 7 reserved days, but it is not allowing him to add me to those days. Under my name on his account it says “no valid pass found for this customer”. Can you please advise? Thanks!

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Dec 22, 2020 at 9:09 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Billy!

We reached out to our friends at Epic, and unfortunately they are having technical issues with their Buddy Pass redemption system right now. We'll be sure to update you as soon as we hear that this is resolved! In the meantime, they are recommending that guests purchase a full price ticket to reserve their day, then visit a ticket window once in resort to get the Buddy Pass validated and receive a refund for the difference.

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Nov 24, 2020 at 5:20 p.m. Says...

We will be skiing the week between Christmas ans New Years, there are 10 of us in our group, we purchased 10 epic day passes but now wondering if we should have purchased two and used buddy passes? I called, left messages and tried to char, being told I was 300th in line and it would be a 2.5 hour wait, it is all very confusing. Can you help clarify?

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Nov 30, 2020 at 9:19 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

We think you made the best choice, as we do not yet know how the Buddy Passes work if the resort is sold out that day. Plus, the price discount is not as good as the Epic Pass price.

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Nov 5, 2020 at 2:44 a.m. Natasha Carter Says...

Do the kids passes offer the buddy pass or ski with friends tix?

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Nov 10, 2020 at 7:41 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Natasha!

The Buddy Pass/Ski with Friends benefit can vary depending on which Epic Pass you purchase - please give us a call at 1 (800) 846-1302 for more information!

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Sep 24, 2020 at 12:11 p.m. Sarah Says...

Thank you for posting all this info! I contacted Epic/Vail resorts (called and emailed) with some questions about the Epic Pass but haven’t heard back. I’m planning a few trips and need some of the details for which resorts are unrestricted. Seeing the info on here really helped!!

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Sep 24, 2020 at 8:09 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

You are so welcome, Sarah - thank you for hopping by! :)

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Sep 15, 2020 at 7:35 p.m. Kim Murphy Says...

I am wondering if it would be better for my husband and I to both purchase an epic local pass or buy one and the other person use the buddy passes /

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Sep 16, 2020 at 8:06 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Kim!

We are still waiting for details on the Buddy Pass to be able to best answer your question - once we know more, we'll be sure to update! (In years’ past, the buddy tickets were about 40 percent off the cost of a lift ticket at the window, and are always subject to availability.)

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Sep 15, 2020 at 1:20 p.m. Lindsey Says...

Hi, can you tell me what a buddy pass with cost for 2020/2021? We are trying to understand if its less expensive to get Epic day passes before Sept 17 or wait and get them a buddy pass.

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Sep 16, 2020 at 8:07 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lindsey!

We are still waiting for details on the Buddy Pass - once we know more, we'll be sure to update! (In years’ past, the buddy tickets were about 40 percent off the cost of a lift ticket at the window, and are always subject to availability.)

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Sep 15, 2020 at 11:41 a.m. Chris Says...

How much will the Epic Pass increase after September 17, 2020?

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Sep 16, 2020 at 8:09 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Chris!

We are still waiting for additional details on the price increase; at this time, Sept. 17 is the last day to apply credit toward the purchase of a 2020-2021 Epic Pass for previous passholders. As soon as we know more, we'll be sure to update!

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Sep 10, 2020 at 12:47 p.m. Barb Calhoun Says...

To clarify, we can use Epic 4 day pass at Telluride, correct? Do we need to make reservations to ski on our days?

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Sep 10, 2020 at 10:50 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Barb,

Epic 4-Day Pass, Epic 5-Day Pass, Epic 6-Day Pass and Epic 7-Day Pass holders will receive up to seven days total of skiing or snowboarding at Telluride Ski Resort with no blackout dates as part of their total days. As of now, Telluride has not yet announced whether reservations will be required.

Hoppy planning!

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Sep 7, 2020 at 9:49 p.m. caryn Says...

My husband and I are going to ski for six days at Whistler. Should we buy 2 6 day passes or 1 6 day pass and get buddy passes? Or is there something else That we should consider. We are over 65 in the epic does not have a discounted senior tickeit anymore.

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Sep 8, 2020 at 12:21 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Caryn!

We recommend that you buy two 6-day passes, since the 6-day tickets do not have Buddy Passes benefits (only the full season Epic Pass). Vail has not yet released the Buddy Pass prices for this season, but in the past, the discounted rate was not as good of a deal as the Epic Pass price. Hope this helps!

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Feb 25, 2020 at 7:12 p.m. Nick Fury Says...

I received the e-ticket for my epic pass, how do I redeem it when my trip is less than a week away?

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Feb 26, 2020 at 8:09 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Nick!

Please give our Customer Service department a ring at 1 (800) 846-1302.

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Jan 31, 2020 at 2:17 a.m. Robert Scott Says...

Last week I took a survey on the Epic pass. One of the things it included was a list of benefits available. One of these was a free seasonal tuneup. I can not find anything on the epic pass website on this. There were other things on the list. Is there a place I can find these?

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Feb 3, 2020 at 11:38 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Robert!

We think we found it! Click here and scroll down to "Ski and Snowboard Tunes" for a list of locations that participate in the tuneup/wax benefit.

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Oct 22, 2019 at 11:04 a.m. Catherine Says...

Hi - when is the last date for buying and Epic or Epic local pass?

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Oct 29, 2019 at 12:35 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Catherine!

We don't know the exact dates just yet, but we do know it's coming up quickly! Last year, the last day to purchase was in mid-November, so if you're thinking about it, we'd recommend hopping on it soon :)

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Sep 13, 2019 at 3:22 a.m. ricardo Says...

Hi,

Does epic passes include lift tickets? or do I need to get both?

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Sep 13, 2019 at 1:49 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ricardo!

The Epic Pass serves as your lift ticket. Just be sure to check out dates for each type of Epic Pass to make sure it fits with your vacation timeframe!

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Apr 8, 2019 at 11:42 a.m. Cason Says...

Hi! When will you start selling 2019-2020 Epic Passes? Thanks!

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Apr 8, 2019 at 2:22 p.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Cason!

Very soon - stay tuned, and check back soon!

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Dec 30, 2018 at 11:10 p.m. Michele Says...

When you buy Epic Season passes the benefit of 6 buddy passes are mentioned and ski with a friend options are stated giving the impression that those passes are bonus. They are not. When you go back to read about redeeming there are date of purchase requirements and the buddy passes are $2 dollars cheaper than daily prices. Disappointed.

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Jan 17, 2019 at 9:12 a.m. FrogBlog Says...

Hi Michele,

The Ski with a Friend tickets are discounted from the window prices, which changes throughout the season. Buddy Tickets are discounted tickets with a flat price set a the beginning of the season that does not change. You can see more details here.

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Nov 21, 2018 at 7:07 p.m. John Oglesby Says...

read the fine print. Military Epic Pass does NOT include A Basin. Wasted a great day learning that one the hard way!

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Aug 30, 2019 at 4:35 a.m. Jess Says...

It did not include Absin for the military pass, which is my favorite place to ski. However, complaining that it does not include a resort for the price you paid makes you sound ungrateful and entitled. I am so thankful we got to am a whole season for only $99!

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Feb 13, 2019 at 1:13 a.m. Karl Unsworth Says...

Epic military does include A Basin. I've used it 3 times so far this season. Who told you it didnt? They are not owned by Vail, but have an agreement. I used mine in December and January 3 times.

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