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Explore the various Epic Pass options for the 2025/26 season, including new resort access, pricing, and benefits for skiers and snowboarders looking to maximise their mountain time across multiple destinations.
Epic Pass 2025/26: What's New and How to Choose
The Epic Pass for the 2025/26 ski season offers a range of options for skiers and riders looking to access multiple resorts while saving money. With the full Epic Pass now priced at $1,051, it's the first time the pass has exceeded $1,000 at launch. This year's pass introduces extended access to Verbier 4 Vallées in Switzerland for various pass holders, including unrestricted access for Epic Pass and Epic Adaptive Pass users.
Vail Resorts continues to invest in improving the mountain experience, with several upgrades planned for the upcoming season. These include a new 10-person gondola at Park City, a luxury transformation of Canyon Village base, and enhancements to beginner and children's areas at Keystone. Internationally, Andermatt-Sedrun in Switzerland will see two new six-person high-speed lifts, while Perisher in Australia will gain a new lift accessing the country's highest lift-serviced point.
The Epic Pass system now offers a mobile option, allowing pass holders to store their pass on their smartphone for hands-free, Bluetooth-enabled scanning. This eliminates the need to wait in ticket window lines or for physical passes to arrive by mail. Additionally, the My Epic Gear program, available at 12 mountain resorts, allows guests to choose from over 60 popular ski and snowboard models and have the gear delivered to their preferred location.When selecting an Epic Pass, consider your skiing frequency and preferred destinations. The full Epic Pass provides unlimited access to over 80 resorts worldwide, including premier destinations in North America, Europe, and Japan. For those focused on North American skiing with some restrictions, the Epic Local Pass offers a more affordable option at $783 for adults.For shorter trips or occasional skiers, Epic Day Passes allow for 1-7 days of skiing at various resorts, with prices starting at $694 for a 7-day all-resort adult pass. College students can access a special Epic Pass for $708, with region-specific options available.
