Epic Pass and Telluride Extend Long-Term Partnership

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Epic Pass has extended their multi year partnership with Telluride Mountain Resort which is great news for riders heading out to Colorado this season.

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Hot off the Epic Pass news reel is an extension to the long term partnership with Telluride Mountain Resort. Telluride and Epic pass joined forces in 2018 giving riders access to a mountain experience like nothing else on the Epic Pass resorts line up. Whilst the Epic Pass typically gives unlimited access to many of the resorts this partnership gives riders a taste of what some of the best riding in the country is like. 4 days in the perfect amount to explore Telluride and we are sure once you dip your toes in, you’ll be coming back the following season. Epic Pass Holders and Epic 4-7-Day with All Resort Access will receive access to ski or snowboard at Telluride. Telluride Mountain ResortTelluride ski resort is home to some of the wildest and most extreme inbound terrain as well as the second longest lift serviced vertical drop in Colorado. Initially home to an extremely colourful mining history the mountain town has been pumping since it was first founded in 1878. As the mining boom moved from many parts of the country the town was left wondering what they could possibly continue forth with to ensure visitors continued to make the journey into the mountains. In 1972 the first ski lift was installed, and it’s been non-stop growth ever since. During the 1980s Telluride ski resorts gained a reputation as Colorado’s best-kept secret which inadvertently made it ski resorts in Telluride quickly become a must visit destination. Fast forward to today and the mountain resort is a world-class year-round destination which well-heeled families and riders looking for extreme mountains flock each winter. Colorado’s San Juan Mountains boast some of ski country’s most incredible terrain, and Telluride is its mecca, stashed amongst the highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks in North America. The breathtaking scenery is undeniably some of the most beautiful in the Rockies. Living up to its reputation for legendary terrain, Telluride has something for everyone. The Plunge, Revelation Bowl and Gold Hill offer plenty of steeps for experts. See Forever and Prospect Bowl provide ideal terrain for intermediates and the wide open, gentle slopes of The Sunshine Express and The Meadows start beginners off right while enjoying the endless scenery of the San Juans. View fullsize

Telluride Snow in September

Credit: Telluride Resort Email from Epic Pass belowWe are thrilled to announce a multi-year extension of our partnership with Telluride Ski & Golf! Telluride became an Epic Pass Partner Resort in 2018 and provides some of ski country’s most incredible terrain. In addition to breathtaking views, Telluride has both jaw-dropping black diamond descents and a huge variety of wide-open slopes, making it an incredible destination for experts and beginners alike.The partnership provides the following access for Epic Pass Holders:Epic Pass ($879) and the Epic Adaptive Pass ($421) will continue to provide seven days of skiing and riding at Telluride with no restricted dates. Once the seven days have been used, those Pass Holders can get 50% off lift tickets at Telluride.Epic 4-Day, 5-Day, 6-Day or 7-Day Passes with All Resort Access (starting at $362) can also be used at Telluride. After all days are used on those passes, regardless of the resort at which they were redeemed, Epic 4-7 Day Pass Holders can get 20% off additional lift tickets at Telluride. The Epic Adaptive 5-Day Pass (Unrestricted with All Resort Access) also includes Telluride access and is priced at $249.With Telluride on select Epic Pass products, you can have access to six unique, world-class Colorado resorts. 2022/23 Epic Pass products are on sale now at EpicPass.com. Purchase your pass before prices go up October 9.

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Michael Fulton

Michael Fulton

Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

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