Vail Resort’s Epic Season Pass: Pros and Cons Vail resorts has been heavily featured in the news this ski season for staff shortages, mismanagement, EpicMix app malfunctions, and much more. As more news comes out about the company, it is important to ask yourself this question: should I purchase or renew my Epic Season pass for the 2022-2023 ski season?ย The Epic Pass made its debut in 2008, […] Haleigh Hafner | January 14, 2022 6 Comments
Here Are All 40 Ski Resorts That Vail Resorts Owns/Operates Vail Resorts has unprecedented influence over the ski industry. It has been controversial in the ski industry at times and has received praise amongst the business community for its organizational structures. Once the acquisition of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Inc,ย Hidden Valley Resort, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area is completed this winter, Vail will own or operate 40 ski resorts in […] Industry News Dylan Craig | December 16, 2021 12 Comments
Vail Resorts Introduces Forecasted Lift Wait Times So Skiers and Snowboarders Can Maximize Their Time on the Slopes Powder day. Crowds. You know the story. Beginning in December, Vail Resorts will introduce full-day forecasts of lift line wait times in its EpicMix app, spaced in 15-minute increments at 12 of the company’s resorts. According to Travel + Leisure, the service will use data collected from the EpicMix App and will be available at Whistler Blackcomb, Vail Mountain, Beaver […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 18, 2021 3 Comments
Last Chance to Purchase an Epic Pass for 2021-2022 Season with Pre-Season Pricing Winter athletes have until Sunday, November 21, to purchase an Epic Pass before the price increases. The Epic Pass is an incredible convenience to traveling athletes. The pass provides pass-holders with unbound access to 34 North American Resorts. A few of the resorts included are Vail Ski Resort, Whistler, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Beaver Creek Ski Resort, Kirkwood, and more. For […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 18, 2021 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Refuses Epic Pass Refund to Unvaccinated Skier Over Vaccine Proof Required to Dine on Mountain An unvaccinated man is asking Vail Resorts to refund his Epic Pass because of the company’s recent announcement it will only allow vaccinated guests to eat at its indoor restaurants this winter. Related: Guests at Vail Resorts Will Have to Provide Vaccination Proof to Dine On-Mountain Preston Thomas, and three friends, all bought Epic Passes well in advance of the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2021 23 Comments
Vail Resorts Reported 42% Increase in Epic Pass Sales Thanks to 20% Price Reduction In a move that stunned the industry, Vail Resorts announced in March 2021 that the Epic Pass for winter 21/22 would cost 20% less than it did the previous season.ย That’s $196 less than the same pass last season, and more importantly, $216 less than Alterra is charging for its Ikon Pass. Related: Vail Resorts Slashes Cost of Epic Pass by […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2021 1 Comment
62-Year-Old Man Skied 12.4-Million Vertical Feet Last Year for New World Record 62-year-old Brad Blacketor skied 188-days last year, in itself an impressive achievement. However, what if I told you that he averaged 66,000-vertical feet and forty chairlift rides on every single one of those days for an almost unbelievable 12.4-million vertical feet in one ski season. Nowย that’sย an impressive achievement. Related: Killington, VT Man Breaks World Record for Vertical Feet in a […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 12, 2021 3 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Boston Mills Brandywine in Cleveland, OH Ohio is not the first place that comes to mind when planning for an upcoming ski trip. However, at Boston Mills Brandywine (BMBW), there is (almost) always fantastic skiing to be had. With 16 lifts, 18 unique runs, and 300 feet of vertical elevation, the neighboring resorts of Boston Mills and Brandywine have proven that they are all-time local ski […] Industry News Jesse | June 23, 2021 0 Comments