FAQ

Congrats on your new pass! For first time Epic Season Pass holders, your pass will be mailed as soon as possible after your photo upload is accepted, reviewed, and processed. Alternatively, you may have your photo taken and pass printed in person at a season pass office.

If you renewed the same pass product, continue to use the same pass media from last season. Your pass will be activated the day full payment is received. If you purchased a different Epic pass product, a new media card will be mailed to you.

Photo Upload Information:  Our pass and pack products require a photo of each pass holder. If you have had a pass for any past season, you may already have photo on file and do not need to upload a photo at this time. If you do not currently have a photo on file, you can upload your photo online. Sign in to your account to check if you have a photo loaded, for more information on how to upload a photo and to check our pass photo requirements. You cannot replace an existing photo online at this time.

Complete Photo Requirements
•       Image should be in .jpg format
•       Photo must be a square image, rectangular images such as those taken on smart phones will not upload, please crop photo to be square
•       400 x 400 pixels
•       The photo should show a clear, front view, full face of the guest
•       The guest should be in normal attire, without hat or glasses
•       The guest should have a natural expression, and eyes open and looking directly ahead
•       The head of the person being photographed should not be tilted up, down or to the side
•       There should be a strong definition between the face and background
•       The head should be centered in the photo
•       The head should cover about 50% of the area of the photo

Please call Customer Service at 970-754-0005 if you encounter any problems while uploading your photo(s)

No, you will not receive a new pass. Continue to use your pass from the previous year. Your pass will be activated the day your pass is paid in full and you sign your release of liability in My Account.

The remainder of the balance will be charged in mid-September on the same credit card used for the down payment. The $49 down payment, as well as the balance, is non-refundable. 

$49 DOWN AGREEMENT

BY MAKING THIS INITIAL PAYMENT OF $49, I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM COMMITTING TO BUY THE PASS(ES) FOR THE 2020/2021 SEASON. I UNDERSTAND THIS $49 PAYMENT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. I agree the credit card provided will be authorized for the remaining amount of the Season Pass product purchased. The remaining balance will be automatically charged to my credit card on or around September 15, 2020. Once the $49 initial payment has been made, the $49 initial payment cannot be cancelled or refunded, nor can the pass purchase be cancelled or refunded. In the event the total price of the Season Pass product is lowered prior to the start of the 2020/2021 ski season, the remaining amount due will be reduced by the amount of the total price lowered. I agree to provide a valid email address for the express purpose of receiving communications regarding this transaction.  

Epic Mountain Rewards is a new pass holder loyalty program launching for the 2020-21 season. Epic Mountain Rewards gives pass holders a discount of 20% off food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals, Epic Mountain Express transportation, guided Cat Skiing Tours in Keystone and Heli-Skiing packages in Whistler Blackcomb. Additionally, as part of Epic Mountain Rewards, pass holders can redeem one free wax and 50% off one basic tune per season at select U.S. locations. Epic Mountain Rewards is available to anyone who purchases an Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic Day Pass, Epic Military Pass, Epic Australia Pass, and many of the Company’s other regional season pass products, including: Summit Value, Keystone Plus Pass, Tahoe Local Pass, Tahoe Value Pass, Kirkwood Pass, Park City Youth Pass, Afton Alps Pass, Afton Alps College Night Pass, Mt Brighton Pass, Mt Brighton College Night Pass, Wilmot Pass, 65+ Keystone Breck Pass, Senior 70+ 10 Day Pass, Stevens Pass Select Pass, Stevens Pass Premium Pass, Crested Butte Pass, Northeast Value Pass, Northeast Midweek Value Pass, Ohio Pass, Hidden Valley Pass, Snow Creek Pass and Paoli Peaks Pass regardless of whether a guest plans to ski one day or every day of the season. The discounts go into effect on October 1st, 2020 for the 2020-21 season.

This new loyalty program is simple for the guest –no sign up, no point tracking, and no blackout days for the discounts. Pass holders can receive the 20% savings by presenting their pass at the register, logging into their account to book online, or by verifying their pass number when calling our reservation center at (800) 404-3535. In addition to the significant discount already offered by purchasing a pass product (up to 65% off as compared to lift tickets), a family of four can now save hundreds of dollars per day on food, lodging, lessons, rentals, transportation, and mountain activities. For a full list of Epic Mountain Rewards discounts, click here.

Epic Mountain Rewards includes a 20% pass holder discount on food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals, Epic Mountain Express transportation, guided Cat Skiing Tours in Keystone and Heli-Skiing packages in Whistler Blackcomb. Additionally, as part of Epic Mountain Rewards, pass holders can redeem one free wax and 50% off one tune per season, at select U.S. locations. The full list of benefits include:

• 20% off Food & Beverage: At quick service, on-mountain restaurants. Discount applies to total spend of up to $150 per day. Not valid at fine dining, village restaurants and private clubs or on alcoholic beverages. Learn More
• 20% off Lodging: Available on the lowest public rate on lodging owned and operated by Vail Resorts, Inc. and select properties managed by Vail Resorts, Inc. Valid on all room types, subject to availability. Book Now
• 20% off Group Ski and Ride School Lessons: Available on adult and child group ski and ride school lessons, including Ultimate4 and Max4 (Whistler Blackcomb only). Not valid on private lessons, racing, clubs, camps, multi-week lessons, development programs or specialty ski and ride school programs. Subject to availability. Learn More
• 20% off Equipment Rentals: Rental equipment includes; Demo skis, Performance skis, Sport skis, Junior skis, Demo Snowboard, Sport Snowboard, and Junior Snowboard, Helmets, and Boots. Rental packages are also eligible for the 20% discount – Skis or snowboard with a boot and helmet. The discount does not apply to the equipment damage waiver. Learn More 
• 20% off Mountain Activities: Rental equipment includes; Demo skis, Performance skis, Sport skis, Junior skis, Demo Snowboard, Sport Snowboard, and Junior Snowboard, Helmets, and Boots. Rental packages are also eligible for the 20% discount – Skis or snowboard with a boot and helmet. The discount does not apply to the equipment damage waiver. Learn More 
• 20% off Epic Mountain Express: Discount is available on shuttles from Denver International Airport and Eagle County (Vail) Regional Airport to the mountain resorts of Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek. This includes shared ride shuttles and private SUVs or charters. Subject to availability. Learn More  
• 1 Free Wax and 50% off Tune: Discount is available at select US locations on one free basic wax and one 50% off basic tune per season. The specific discount varies by location.
  • Colorado: Available on one free basic wax and 50% off one basic tune at the Epic Mountain Gear locations
  • California: Available on one free basic wax and 50% off a basic tune at Any Mountain locations
  • Utah: Available on one 50% off basic tune at Legacy Sports Rentals and Repair or at Canyon Mountain Rentals and Repair.
  • Vermont: Stowe: Receive, 10% off all tuning services at Stay Tuned & Mansfield Tuning (excludes Season Tune).
  • Minnesota: Afton Alps: Available on one 50% off basic tune at Hoigaard’s and 20% off with some exclusions (straight labor and hand tunes) at Afton Alps Ski Shop
  • Michigan: Mt. Brighton: 20% off Mt. Brighton Chairlift Ski Shop (winter only). Including tune and repair services. Sale items are excluded.
  • Wisconsin: Wilmot Mountain: 20% off with some exclusions (straight labor and hand tunes) at Wilmot Mountain Repair Shop

2020-21 eligible resorts include:

• Rocky Mountains: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, Park City
• West: Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stevens Pass
• Canada: Whistler Blackcomb
• Northeast: Stowe, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Wildcat, Attitash, Crotched, Mount Snow, Hunter, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Liberty, Whitetail, Roundtop
• Midwest: Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton, Wilmot, Mad River, Snow Creek, Hidden Valley, Paoli Peaks, Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine

Yes, summer benefits remain unchanged for guests who purchase their 2020-2021 season pass in the Spring. Summer benefits include free lift access as well as discount on lodging, food and beverage, and activities. For more details please click here. The NEW Epic Mountain Rewards discounts will go into effect on October 1st, 2020. Learn more about Epic Mountain Rewards.

Yes, as a valued pass holder, you get discounted tickets loaded onto your pass* for friends and family.

Buddy Tickets are discounted, single day lift tickets set at a flat price for family and friends. Buddy Tickets are only available for guests who purchase a season pass in the spring. Ski-with-a-Friend (SWAF) Tickets are discounted, single day lift tickets that vary in price based on the daily window ticket price.

Buddy and Ski-with-a-Friend-Tickets are both redeemable online, making sharing with family and friends easier than ever. The Season Pass holder must be present at the time of purchase. Click here for more details.

*Not all pass products come with Buddy or Ski-With-A-Friend Tickets. Buddy and Ski-with-a-Friend tickets are not valid at Perisher, Falls Creek or Hotham in Australia. The Epic Australia Pass does not receive SWAF/Buddy Tickets. 

Yes, kids 4 and under receive free lift access with the 4 and Under Epic Pass. The 4 and Under Epic Pass is available starting Labor Day Weekend prior to the ski season. To be eligible for this pass, the child must be 4 years old or under at time of purchase. If the child turns 5 after Labor Day through the ski season, they are still eligible for this pass. To receive this pass, you must redeem at any Vail Resorts owned-and-operated ticket window. The child must be accompanied by an adult on-mountain at all times.

Please contact the Season Pass Call Center at (970) 754-0005 or email comments@vailresorts.com to have a 4 and Under Epic Pass shipped to you. To receive same-day lift access, please visit a ticket window.

Children age 5 and older must purchase one of the child pass products in the Epic Pass lineup. Please visit our pass lineup here or call your Season Pass Expert at (970) 754-0005 for details.

No. The Epic Pass offers the same unlimited, unrestricted access at the same price for all adults. 

We do offer other Senior Passes:

Tahoe Value Senior Pass (65+): This Senior (ages 65+) Pass is valid at Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood with holiday restricted dates. For more information on this pass, please click here.

Northeast Value Senior Pass (65+): This Senior (ages 65+) Pass provides access to our Northeast resorts including Okemo, Mount Sunapee, and more with holiday restrictions and 10 days total at Stowe. For more information on this pass, please click here.

20/21 KB Senior (70+) 10-Day Pass: This Senior (ages 70+) Pass has no blackout dates and is valid for 10 days of access at Keystone and Breckenridge during the 2020/2021 winter season. For more information on this pass, please click here.

20/21 KB Senior Pass (65+): This Senior (ages 65+) K/B Pass has unlimited access to Keystone and Breckenridge during the 2020/2021 winter season. For more information on this pass, please click here.

Senior (65-74) Unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Whistler Blackcomb with an Unlimited Season Pass OR 2, 5- or 10-Day EDGE Card (super seniors can get these EDGE Cards too, there just isn’t a separate category for them). For more information on this pass, please click here.

Super Senior (75+) Unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Whistler Blackcomb with an Unlimited Season Pass. For more information on this pass, please click here.

Check out Pass Finder for more Senior products