The Countdown Is On For Saving On The Epic Pass–Prices Go Up October 8

Skiers and riders have until October 8 to buy their Epic Pass before prices increase, plus receive six new Epic Friend Tickets. The new Epic Friend Tickets can be redeemed through EpicPass.com and then activated in the My Epic app for direct-to-lift access. The accompanying Pass Holder must scan their pass in a lift line before an Epic Friend Ticket becomes scannable.

“We will always give the best deal to our Pass Holders who commit to skiing with us ahead of the season,” Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, said in a Press Release. “That said, we know not everyone can plan ahead, so if you don’t have an Epic Pass, the next best thing is knowing someone who does.”

The 2025-26 Epic Pass ($1,075 adults; $548 children) offers unlimited, unrestricted access to Vail Resorts’ 42 owned and operated mountain resorts. Those resorts include Whistler Blackcomb, Vail Mountain, Park City Mountain, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, and Stowe, plus access to iconic partner resorts and ski areas like Telluride, Colorado; Rusutsu and Hakuba Valley, Japan; Verbier 4 Vallées, Switzerland; Sölden, Saalbach, and Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria; and more across Europe.

• Related: Vail Resorts Slashes Lift Tickets By 50% For Friends Of Epic Pass Holders

Epic Pass Resorts: 

JAPAN

• Hakuba Valley
• Rusutsu Resort

Epic Passes: 

• Epic Pass ($1097 adults; $560 children) offers access to more than 90 resorts across the world, including unlimited, unrestricted access to Vail Resorts’ 42 owned and operated mountain resorts like Vail Mountain, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Breckenridge, Keystone, and more.  
• Northeast Value Pass ($670)provides incredible value to some of the best resorts in the Northeast including unlimited access to Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched (incl. Peak dates), plus access to Okemo, Stowe, Hunter and Mount Snow (with some restrictions).
• Epic Local Pass ($816 adults; $425 children) provides season-long access at an incredible value to 29 resorts including Okemo, Mount Snow, Breckenridge, Seven Springs, plus access to more destination resorts with some restrictions.  
• Epic 1-7 Day Passes offer up to 65% savings on lift ticket prices when purchased ahead of the season.  

In the Northeast, ski resorts in the Green and White Mountains are on their way to peak foliage. Which means it’s time to get ready for winter. However, there are still great and fun activities to enjoy before the snow starts falling in the Northeast:

Northeast Fall Events

• Saturday, October 11 – Oktoberfest at Attitash Mountain Resort
• Saturday, October 4 and October 11 – Two days of Oktoberfest at Mount Snow
• Sunday, October 12 – Fall Into Winter at Okemo Mountain Resort
• Sunday, October 12 – Annual Duck Drop & Fall Bash at Mount Sunapee
• Saturday, October 18 – Harvest Festival at Stowe Mountain Resort 

The Epic Pass offers access to world-class resorts, and with the October 8 price increase looming, now’s the time to lock in savings and plan your winter. Whether shredding Vail’s powder or exploring Japan’s Hakuba Valley, the pass delivers value and adventure. Pair it with fall events like Oktoberfest at Attitash or Stowe’s Harvest Festival for a seamless transition to the ski season.

Epic Friend Tickets provide 50% off lift tickets at the company’s 37 North American resorts for the 2025-26 winter season. Photo Credit: Madison Miller