What is an Adaptive Pass?

Adaptive Passes are season-long passes that offer access to our resorts at a discounted rate for Pass Holders with permanent disabilities as defined by the ADA. Vail Resorts qualifies a permanent disability as a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, or working.

All Adaptive Pass Holders can purchase one Guide/Companion lift ticket per day for a reduced price at all Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts. This ticket can be purchased the day-of at the ticket window. The Guide/Companion must be assisting the Adaptive Pass Holder at all times on the mountain.

Note, a discounted Guide/Companion lift ticket might not be available Partner resorts and we encourage you to check directly with the Partner resort prior to your planned arrival to confirm access and benefits.

Am I eligible for an Adaptive Pass?

Adaptive Passes are season-long passes that offer access to our resorts at a discounted rate for Pass Holders with permanent disabilities.

Anyone determined to have a permanent disability that severely limits one or more major life activities is eligible for an Adaptive Pass. Vail Resorts qualifies a permanent disability as a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, or working.

For visual impairments, guests who are legally blind (20/200 in the good eye) to totally blind qualify, as defined by the ADA. Please note that physician diagnosis is required. Wearing corrective lenses does not alone qualify you as disabled by the ADA standards.

How do I purchase an Adaptive Pass if I have never had one?

There are two ways to purchase an Adaptive Pass:

Online: Adaptive Passes can be purchased online at EpicPass.com. Once purchased, be sure to upload a photo to your account and enter a shipping address so your Pass can be shipped prior to your arrival at the resort. Please note, your Pass will not be shipped until we have verified your eligibility, and you have submitted a photo and signed the Electronic Release of Liability. New this season, Adaptive Pass Holders can enroll in Auto Renew at the time of purchase.

Phone: Call 970-754-0005 to confirm your pass type and pay with a credit card.

Once purchased, we will need to verify your eligibility, which can be done online or in-person, before activating your Pass:

How do I renew my Adaptive Pass?

There are two ways to renew your Adaptive Pass:

Online: Adaptive Passes can be renewed online at EpicPass.com

Phone: Call 970-754-0005 to confirm your Pass type and pay with a credit card

If you have already been approved with a permanent disability, please email us at VailAdaptiveProgram@vailresorts.com to request your Pass be activated.

If you are a renewing Pass Holder who has not been approved with a permanent disability, we will need to verify your eligibility, which can be done online or in-person, before activating your pass:

Please note, Adaptive Passes will not be active until the verification process is complete.

What documentation do I need to submit to verify my eligibility for an Adaptive Pass?

Pass Holders must present one of the following forms of documentation to validate eligibility requirements. Vail Resorts will accept documents emailed to VailAdaptiveProgram@vailresorts.com. Alternatively, guests can present their qualifying document(s) to a ticket window.

What resorts can I access with an Adaptive Pass?

You can access the following resorts with these Adaptive Passes:

• Epic Adaptive Pass:
  • Unrestricted access to: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stevens Pass, Stowe, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Hunter, Mount Snow, Wildcat, Attitash, Crotched, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Whitetail, Liberty, Roundtop, Boston Bills, Brandywine, Alpine Valley, Mad River, Mt. Brighton, Wilmot, Afton Alps, Hidden Valley (MO), Snow Creek, Paoli Peaks, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley (PA), Laurel Mountain, Perisher, Falls Creek, Hotham, Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis, and Crans-Montana
  • 7 days at: Telluride, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, Skirama Dolomiti, Les 3 Vallees
  • 5 consecutive days at: Rusutsu
  • New for the 2025/26 season: 5 consecutive days at Verbier 4 Vallées
• Adaptive Northeast Value Pass:
  • Unrestricted access to: Wildcat, Attitash, Mount Sunapee, Crotched, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Whitetail, Liberty, Roundtop, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley (PA), Laurel Mountain, Boston Mills, Brandywine, Alpine Valley, Mad River, Mt Brighton
  • Access excluding holidays to: Okemo, Mount Snow, Hunter
  • 10 total holiday restricted days at: Stowe
• Adaptive Midwest Pass:
  • Unrestricted Access to: Afton Alps, Mt Brighton, Wilmot, Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine, Mad River, Paoli Peaks, Snow Creek, Hidden Valley (MO)
• Adaptive Tahoe Pass:
  • Unrestricted access to: Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood
• Epic Adaptive 5 Day Pass:
  • Access to: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stevens Pass, Stowe, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Hunter, Mount Snow, Wildcat, Attitash, Crotched, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Whitetail, Liberty, Roundtop, Boston Bills, Brandywine, Alpine Valley, Mad River, Mt. Brighton, Wilmot, Afton Alps, Hidden Valley (MO), Snow Creek, Paoli Peaks, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley (PA), Laurel Mountain, and Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis, Telluride, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
• Epic Adaptive 5 Day Limited Access Pass:
  • Access to: Keystone, Crested Butte, Northstar, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Stevens Pass, Stowe, Okemo, Mount Snow, Hunter Mountain, Mt. Sunapee, Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton, Wilmot, Attitash, Wildcat, Liberty, Whitetail, Crotched Mountain, Roundtop, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Mad River, Boston Mills, Brandywine, Alpine Valley, Hidden Valley (MO), Snow Creek, Paoli Peaks, Seven Springs, Laurel Mountain, and Hidden Valley (PA).

Do Adaptive Passes receive Partner Resort access?

Epic Adaptive Pass Holders receive access to Telluride, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, Skirama Dolomiti, Les 3 Vallees,  Verbier 4 Vallées, Disentis, Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu. No other Adaptive Pass products provide access to partner resorts. Prior to visiting, we encourage you to contact our partner resorts directly to learn more about access to their mountains. For more information, please visit https://www.epicpass.com/region/partners.aspx. 

Do Adaptive Passes have any peak date restrictions?

Yes, the Adaptive Northeast Value Pass is subject to the same peak date restrictions as the Northeast Value Pass. The Epic Adaptive Pass, Epic Adaptive 5 Day Pass, Epic Adaptive 5 Day Limited Access Pass, Adaptive Tahoe Pass, and Adaptive Midwest Pass all include holiday access.

Does my Adaptive Pass come with lift access for a guide or companion?

All Adaptive Pass Holders can purchase one Guide/Companion lift ticket per day for a reduced price at all Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts. This ticket can be purchased the day-of at the ticket window. The Guide/Companion must be assisting the Adaptive Pass Holder at all times on the mountain.

Note, a discounted Guide/Companion lift ticket might not be available Partner resorts and we encourage you to check directly with the Partner resort prior to your planned arrival to confirm access and benefits.

Do Adaptive Passes come with Epic Friend Tickets?

Yes, select Adaptive Passes come with 10 Epic Friend Tickets for friends and family. These passes include Epic Adaptive Pass, Adaptive Tahoe Pass, Adaptive Northeast Value Pass, and Adaptive Midwest Pass.

Learn more about Epic Friend Tickets here.

Does my Adaptive Epic Pass include Epic Coverage?

Epic Coverage is included at no charge with all eligible Passes and provides protection across a range of Qualifying Personal Events and Qualifying Resort Closures. For more information, please visit https://www.epicpass.com/info/epic-coverage.aspx.

Do I get Epic Mountain Rewards with my Adaptive Pass?

Yes. Adaptive Pass Holders are eligible for Epic Mountain Rewards. To learn more about Epic Mountain Rewards, please visit: https://www.epicpass.com/benefits/epic-mountain-rewards.aspx.

Please note, Adaptive Passes will not be active, and therefore will be ineligible for benefits, until we’ve verified your eligibility. Please email VailAdaptiveProgram@vailresorts.com to submit qualifying documents or request your Pass be activated (for Pass Holders who have been approved with a permanent disability).

How can I sign up for an Adaptive lesson or ski and ride program?

Please contact the resort where you are planning to ski or ride for more information regarding available Adaptive lessons or programs. We encourage all skiers and riders to reserve lessons early as availability is limited.

Are Adaptive Passes eligible for Epic FlexPay?

Yes. To learn more about Epic FlexPay, click here.

Are Adaptive Passes eligible for Auto Renew?

New this season, Adaptive Pass Holders can enroll in Auto Renew at the time of purchase.

After purchase or after your Pass is auto renewed, we must verify all new and renewing qualifying documents to activate your Pass

Please email VailAdaptiveProgram@vailresorts.com to submit qualifying documents or request your Pass be activated (for Pass Holders who have been approved with a permanent disability) after your Pass is auto renewed.

Please note, your Pass will not be shipped until we have verified your eligibility, and you have submitted a photo and signed the Electronic Release of Liability.