It's time to turn our attention to next year's ski trips. The 2026-2027 Epic Pass is on sale as of March 3, 2026, and the lowest price of the year ended May 25, so it's time to buy your Epic Pass. Spring is the best time to purchase the 2026-2027 Epic Pass. You'll want to purchase it well before the ski season kicks off each year because sales end around the start of the season. Let's hop to it and go over all of the cool perks of having an Epic Pass. Check out the Epic Friend Tickets that come with a purchase. They offer a 50% discount off lift tickets for friends (or for Epic Pass holders who want to ski on blackout dates). Plus, there's new, lower pricing for teens (13-17) and young adults (under 30)! Save 20%.
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FAQs
- When is the Epic Pass on sale? The Epic Pass is on sale as of early March, and it goes off sale in early December, about the start of the ski season.
- When do prices go up? Prices rise incrementally with price jumps typically in May (May 26, 2026), September, October and November. Buy the Epic Pass early through Undercover Tourist to lock in the best price and get the most benefits. For example, people who purchased by April 12 got 10 Epic Friend tickets and after April 12 get 6. Prices went up May 26, and now you get 5 Epic Friend tickets.
- Do I have to ski with my friends who use Friend passes? You need to go with your friend to the ticket window to pick up the pass or, if using Mobile Pass/Mobile Lift Tickets in the My Epic app, you'll scan the pass holder's ticket first at the first lift and then the guest.
- Are there discounts on Epic Day Passes? If you only want to ski 1 to 7 days next season, the Epic Day Passes are a great deal when you purchase early.
- How can I save on ski trips? Besides buying the Epic Pass early, you can save on ski hotels and rental cars through Undercover Tourist. Choose ski resorts such as Keystone, where kids ski free! And sign up for airline credit cards so you can check your equipment for free.
Overview of the 2026-2027 Epic Pass
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 included extra benefits when purchased in spring (usually by late May) such as Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets (with eligible passes). To get 10 Epic Friend tickets, you had to purchase by April 12. After April 12, you get 6. After May 26, you get 5. And so on...
Epic Friend tickets replaced Buddy Tickets and have bigger discounts!)
Prices start to creep up in late spring (May 26, 2026), September and in October. For planning purposes, prices went up Sept. 3, 2025, and the largest price jump hoppened Oct. 8, 2025. The last price increase was Nov. 18, 2025. The pass was off sale by Dec. 4, 2025, at Undercover Tourist. 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 2026-2027 season. Hoppin' news! Telluride Ski Resort no longer requires reservations as of 2025-26! Head straight to the lift with your Epic Pass! Stevens Pass Ski Resort offers night skiing beginning at 3 p.m. PST. The resorts all operate on a cashless system. Keep in mind that Vail Resorts include access to Crans-Montana Mountain Resort on select Epic Pass types.
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 2026-2027 Epic Passes:
The core season of the current Epic Pass is December 7, 2025 through April 17, 2026.
2026-2027 Epic Pass Benefits at a Glance
We will update this post once the Epic Pass is on sale. 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.
- 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 My Epic 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 Telluride or Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. Use your physical pass card there. When visiting partner resorts in Japan or Europe, My Epic cannot be used for lift access but can be used as proof of a valid Pass to receive lift tickets for eligible pass holders. New pass holders still receive a physical pass in the mail and can choose to use either the media card or mobile pass for lift access. Jump to the Epic Pass website to learn more!
Epic Coverage for Certain Personal Events and Resort Closures
You do not have to pay extra for pass insurance. Epic Core Coverage is included for free for all pass holders. You must select your Epic Coverage. If you do not select anything, it will default to core coverage. Epic Coverage covers you for qualifying personal events and qualifying resort closures. Read more about it and your choices — along with the complete Epic Coverage terms and conditions — on the policy site.
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 or employment transfer
- Pregnancy
- Visa rejections
- Travel resitrictions
- Jury duty
- Military transfer
- Mental health conditions (in-patient)
- 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. But you can elect coverage for either Core Season or Priority Days. Your election affects the amount of refund you receive if a qualifying event occurs. If you make a Core Season election, you must also make either a “Primary Resort” or “All Resorts” election under Epic Coverage. Not all resorts are available for selection as a Primary Resort.
Unrestricted Epic Pass 2026-2027
The Unrestricted Epic Pass is the ultimate ski pass — granting access to 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:
- 5 Epic Friend Tickets for passes purchased after May 26, 2025.
- 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 unrestricted, unlimited skiing for the entire 2024-2025 season at 42 resorts, plus additional limited skiing/boarding access to 45 international destinations:
Rockies
- Vail, CO
- Keystone, CO
- Beaver Creek, CO
- Breckenridge, CO
- Crested Butte, CO
- Park City, UT
- Telluride, CO (7 total days, plus 50 percent off lift tickets once 7 days are used, and a physical card is required — no Mobile Pass)
- Resorts of the Canadian Rockies — Fernie Alpine, Kicking Horse, Kimberley Alpine Resort, Mont Saint Anne, Nakiska, and Stoneham (7 days total, plus 50 percent off lift tickets once 7 days are used)
West
- Heavenly, CA, NV
- Kirkwood, CA
- Northstar, CA
- Stevens Pass, WA (also offers night skiing beginning at 3 p.m.)
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
Mid-Atlantic
- 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
Europe
- Andermatt-Sedrun-Disantis, Switzerland
- Crans Montana, Switzerland (new expanded access without day restriction)
- Verbier 4 Vallees, Switzerland (new expanded access without day restriction)
- (New) Silvretta Montafon Ski Arlberg, Switzerland
- (New) Sölden, Switzerland
Canada
- Whistler Blackcomb, BC
Australia
- Perisher, Australia (2027 access)
- Falls Creek, Australia (2027 access)
- Hotham, Australia (2027 access)
Japan
- Hakuba Valley, Japan (5 consecutive days at 10 resorts)
- Rusutsu Resort, Japan (5 consecutive days)
With additional access (with limited dates/restrictions) at:
- Telluride, CO (7 total days, 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
- 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.
- Seven consecutive days at Skirama, Dolomiti Italy's 8 resorts
- Seven consecutive days at Les 3 Vallees, France's 7 resorts
- (New) 5 days across Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Kitzsteinhorn, Austria
- (New) 5 consecutive days across Mayrhofen and Hintertux, Austria
- (New) 5 consecutive days at Silvretta Montafon, Austria
- (New) 5 days at Sölden, Austria
- Ski Arlberg, Austria, requires a partner accommodation stay (direct booking required, minimum nights vary)
5 consecutive days:
- Hakuba Valley (10 resorts)
- Rusutsu, Japan
3 consecutive days:
- Ski Arlberg, Austria's 5 resorts
Half-price pass holder tickets at partner resorts once all days are used excluding Hakuba Valley, Rusutsu in Japan, and European Partner Resorts. Read more about resorts in Europe.
Once you order through Undercover Tourist, you'll receive a confirmation email and number (it may take 3 to 5 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. Select Epic Coverage option. Passes are expected to begin shipping in the fall. As the season approaches, passes are shipped within 7-10 days of the customer completing their online profile. A maximum of 4 passes are mailed at once. Large orders may come in multiple envelopes. Redemptions for the 2024-2025 Epic Passes begin when the season begins (sometime in November).
It includes Summer 2024 Scenic Gondola rides on all Vail owned and operated resorts. Summer access to partner resorts is not included.
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 date 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, CO
- Keystone, CO
- Crested Butte, CO
West
- Stevens Pass, WA
Midwest
- Wilmot, WI
- Afton Alps, MN
- Mt. Brighton, MI
- Alpine Valley, OH
- Boston Mills, OH
- Brandywine, OH
- Mad River Mountain, OH
- Snow Creek, MO
- Paoli Peaks, IN
- Hidden Valley, MO
Northeast
- Okemo, VT
- Mount Sunapee, NH
- Mount Snow, VT
- Attitash Mountain Resort, NH
- Wildcat Mountain, NH
- Crotched Mountain, NH
- Hunter Mountain, NY
Mid-Atlantic
- 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
On top of that, you will also get unlimited access to the following resorts, but with holiday blackouts:
- Park City, UT
- Heavenly, CA/NV
- Northstar, CA
- Kirkwood, CA
- Stowe, VT
You will also receive the following amount of days:
- Ten (10) Days combined with peak date 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 2026-2027 winter season (no restrictions, but bring pass as Mobile Pass is not available).
- Five (5) days of access to Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis (Switzerland).
- Five (5) days of unrestricted access to Crans Montana (Switzerland).
- (New) Five (5) consecutive days with peak date restrictions plus restricted Feb. 6-10, 2027, at Verbier 4 Vallées, Switzerland.
Other Epic Local Pass benefits include:
- 5 Epic Friend Tickets for passes purchased after May 27, 2026.
- Half-price pass holder tickets during peak restricted dates at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Stowe on restricted dates.
- Advanced lift ticket rate is 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.
- Summer 2026 Scenic Gondola rides on all Vail owned and operated resorts. Summer access to partner resorts (and Laurel Mountain and Hidden Valley, PA.) is not included.
Blackouts:
- Nov. 27-28, 2026
- Dec. 26-31, 2026
- Jan. 16, 2027
- Feb. 13-14, 2027
Keep reading to learn about more restrictive Local Passes.
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. 27-28, 2026
- Dec. 26-31, 2026
- Jan. 16, 2027
- Feb. 13-14, 2027
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:
- 5 Epic Friend Tickets for passes purchased after May 26, 2026.
- Half-price pass-holder tickets available during blackout dates at Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood
- Half-price pass-holder tickets are 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 is available at Whistler Blackcomb.
- Summer Scenic Gondola rides included at Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Park City, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge and Crested Butte.
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):
- Nov. 27-28, 2026
- Dec. 26-31, 2026
- Jan. 16, 2027
- Feb. 13-14, 2027
- Saturdays at Northstar and Kirkwood
Other Tahoe Value Pass benefits include:
- 5 Epic Friend Tickets after May 26, 2026.
- 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 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.
- Summer 2026 Scenic Gondola rides included at Heavenly, Northstar, Park City, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, Crested Butte and Whistler Blackcomb for summer 2026. Also available at Hunter Mount Snow, Mount Sunapee, Okemo, Stowe and Wildcat in the East and Liberty and Whitetail in Mid-Atlantic.
Keystone Plus Pass
With the Keystone Plus Pass, you'll get access to the following resorts (blackout dates apply):
- Access to Keystone with peak restrictions.
- Five (5) days at Crested Butte with peak restrictions.
- Late season skiing at Breckenridge after April 1, 2025.
Other Keystone Plus Pass benefits include:
- 6 Epic Friend Tickets after May 26, 2026
- 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.
- Summer 2025 Scenic Gondola rides at Keystone, Breckenridge and Crested Butte.
Summit 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:
- 5 Epic Friend Tickets after May 26, 2026
- 2 "Ski with a Friend" Tickets for passes purchased on or Before May 27, 2025.
- 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.
- Summer Scenic Gondola rides at Keystone and Breckenridge.
Epic Day Passes: Restricted, Unrestricted and Limited
For the 2025-2026 season, we offer the Epic Day Passes for one to seven days of skiing. The Epic Day Pass is a nonrefundable season pass product that is only for sale in advance of the season. It provides a discount of up to 50% off of lift ticket window prices. It's a little different from a lift ticket and from the other Epic Passes.
With the Epic Day Pass, you can customize your pass, choosing exactly the number of days you want, from one day to seven days, and whether your want to add holiday access. When purchased with holiday access (“unrestricted”), the Epic Day Pass allows you to ski or ride any day/s throughout the season and can be used at any of Vail Resorts’ North American owned and operated resorts. A lift ticket is purchased in-season, for a specified resort and a specified number of days. It costs a lot more.
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.
- 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.
Story Time! These Epic Day passes give you a hoppin' deal! Some froggy friends were looking at skiing one Sunday in Park City in March 2025. Through the resort, the lift ticket, with over 7 days' advance notice, was $316 after taxes and fees ($39 cheaper than same-day at the ticket window). Looking at 2025-2026 Epic Day Pass prices (for comparison purposes), they could ski that day next year at Park City with an Epic 1-Day Restricted Pass for $118 toadal (final price). That's about $200 cheaper for one day of skiing! So they are literally kicking themselves for not getting even an Epic 1-Day Pass for this past season.
The savings are HUGE and get better and better the more days you add! Go ahead and shop it out now since this ski season is still open and the next season's Epic Day Passes are on sale. You can get a sense of how good these prices are. But only if you buy early.
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 over time, so buy early. Here's a quick look at the Epic Day Passes (prices reflect the 2025-2026 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 (in March 2025) of $118 to $694 for adults ($61 to $361 for kids).
- Unrestricted Epic Day Pass — No holiday blackout periods. Ski at 37 Vail Resorts. Flexible days up to 50 percent off. It ranges from $139 to $821 for adults ($71 to $419 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. It ranges from $91 to $531 for adults ($47 to $272 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. It ranges from $106 to $630 for adults ($55 to $321 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. 27-28, 2026
- Dec. 26-31, 2026
- Jan. 16, 2027
- Feb. 13-14, 2027
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. These passes do not include Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets though.
The Epic Day Pass offers skiing or riding at the following resorts (the 32 locations with an "L" are on the Limited Pass list):
Rockies
West
- Heavenly, CA, NV - L
- Kirkwood, CA - L
- Northstar, CA - L
- Stevens Pass, WA - L (offers night skiing beginning at 3 p.m.)
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 - L
- Roundtop Mountain Resort, PA- L
- Seven Springs, PA - L
- Laurel Mountain, PA - L
- Hidden Valley, PA - L
Canada
- Whistler Blackcomb, BC
Europe
- Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis
- Crans Montana
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.
Epic Pass Comparison (with a final price including taxes and fees as of March 2025).
| Which Epic Pass | Cost | How Many Resorts? | Restrictions? | Additional Tickets/Benefits? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Pass | $1,122 final | 91* | No | 5 Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets |
| Epic Local Pass | $831 final | 50+ Resorts | Holidays | 5 Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets |
| Epic Day Pass Unrestricted (1-7 Days) | $546 final for 4 days | Up to 46 | No | No |
| Epic Day Pass Restricted (4-7 Days) | $462 final for 4 days | Up to 46 | Holidays | No |
Benefits and prices are subject to change as the year progresses.
All Epic Pass tickets include Epic Mountain Rewards.
What Are Epic Friend and Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets?
Epic Friend tickets replace the old Epic Buddy Tickets and allow your friends to purchase tickets for 50% off tickets for ages 13 and up and 25% off of child lift tickets. The Epic Friend discount is a better than Ski-With-A-Friend discounts. Ski-With-A-Friend tickets provide fluctuating discounts for friends and family (you can see pricing and more at the link provided.)
Does your purchase include Epic Friend and Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets?
- Epic Pass and Regional Pass purchases include Epic Friend tickets.
- Pass Holders who purchased an eligible season-long Pass on or before April 14, 2025, are able to redeem 6 Ski With A Friend Tickets in addition to their 10 Epic Friend Tickets.
- Pass Holders who purchased on or before May 27, 2025, are able to redeem 2 Ski With A Friend Tickets in addition to their 6 Epic Friend Tickets.
- Pass Holders who purchased after May 27, 2025, can redeem 6 Epic Friend Tickets (and 0 Ski With A Friend Tickets)
Epic Friend Tickets
Epic Friend Tickets have a fixed price of 50% off lift tickets for the whole season. You got 10 Epic Friend tickets if you purchased by April 12, 2026. Now you get 6.
After your bestie uses an Epic Friend Ticket this winter, they can apply 100% of the cost of one redeemed Epic Friend Ticket toward an Epic Pass for the following season. Qualifying guests will receive a promo code via email once 2027-28 Epic Passes go on sale. They can apply this promo code online during checkout, or when purchasing a pass at a ticket window or over the phone. Pass Holders are not eligible for this promotion.
Undercover Tourist sells the following passes that come with Epic Friend Tickets:
- Epic Pass
- Epic Local Pass
- Summit Value Pass
- Keystone Plus Pass
- Tahoe Local Pass
- Tahoe Value Pass
View the prices and how to use the Epic Friend Tickets here.
You can use Epic Friend Tickets for days when your Pass might be restricted due to holidays, or at one of Vail Resorts 37 North American resorts where your Pass does not have access.
Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets
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.
Not all Epic Pass options come with 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 Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets here.
Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets and Epic Friend Tickets can only be used at the 37 owned and operated North American resorts. They cannot be used at any of the partner resorts.
Epic Pass holders can even use them for themselves on days where their pass is restricted due to holidays, or at resorts where their pass does not have access. The tickets can be used any day.
Does your pass come with benefits? The following pass products include Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets:
- Epic Products: Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic Military Pass (Active, Retired, Veteran & Dependent)
- Colorado Pass Products: Summit Value pass, Keystone Plus Pass
- Tahoe Pass Products: Tahoe Local Pass, Tahoe Value Pass, Kirkwood Pass
- Northeast Pass Products: Northeast Value Pass*, Northeast Midweek Pass
- Park City Pass Products: Park City Youth Pass
- Stevens Pass Pass Products: Stevens Pass Premium Pass, Stevens Pass Select Pass
The 80+/90+ and Tot Passes do not receive Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets. All other age groups are included.
How to Redeem Epic Friend and Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets
You have to ski with your friend. There are two ways to redeem:
- In person at the resort ticket window: At the resort ticket window, the Pass Holder must be present and display an active Pass to pick up a physical Epic Friend Ticket/Ski-With-A-Friend Ticket.
- Through Mobile Pass/Mobile Lift Tickets in the My Epic app: Epic Friend Tickets/Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets are compatible with Mobile Pass/Mobile Lift Tickets in the My Epic app, so you can head straight to the lift together. When at the lift line, the Pass Holder must scan their Epic Pass first, which will then automatically activate the Mobile Epic Friend Ticket/Ski-With-A-Friend Ticket, which can be scanned following.
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. (Not even at Telluride.) You can use your pass at any point during the 2025-2026 season, which typically runs from mid-to-late November through mid-April depending on resort and snow conditions.
It may take a 3 to 5 days to receive your confirmation number via email after purchase. 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. Be sure to select your Epic Coverage. Passes are expected to ship in the fall (although now you can also use a digital pass through the app). Renewals can use their existing pass. New pass holders will receive the new pass in the mail but may also choose to use the pass in the app.
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.
Other Ski Deals
You can still save on ski trips all season long (even after Epic Pass sales end). Undercover Tourist can still help you save some green on hotel stays and rental cars! The trick is to bundle your car rental with a hotel stay at the following resorts:
- Vail
- Beaver Creek
- Breckenridge
- Keystone
- Park City
- Heavenly
- Northstar
If you need a rental car, put it in your cart with your hotel purchase to unlock deeper discounts of up to 50 percent off the rental car! (Psst ... 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!)
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
Keep hopping!
