Even if you don’t nab an Epic Pass at the discounted rate, they’re still a fantastic value and are worth purchasing if you’re planning on skiing this winter. Not sure which Epic Pass to choose? Here is some information to help you make a decision!

Epic Pass

“UNLIMITED ACCESS. NO RESTRICTIONS. THE ULTIMATE ALL-SEASON PASS.”

You can’t beat the resort access that comes with an Epic Pass. With an Epic Pass, you’ll get unlimited access to several world-class ski resorts. You’ll also have no blackout dates! Unlimited access is available at 37 resorts (including Crested Butte!), plus you’ll get 5-7 days of access at a variety of other resorts- some of which are international!

On top of the skiing perks, you’ll get discounted tickets for yourself, your family, and your friends, and you’ll get Epic Mountain Rewards- 20% off food, lodging, lessons, gear rentals, and more!

Adult (ages 13+) Epic Passes will cost $1024. For children (ages 5-12), a pass will cost $514.

Epic Local Pass

“INCREDIBLE VALUE WITH ACCESS TO ALL YOUR FAVORITE RESORTS.”

The Epic Local Pass is a great option for skiers who don’t need as much flexibility as the regular Epic Pass offers but who still want to enjoy superb skiing access. With this pass, you’ll get limited access to a great assortment of resorts in North America and Japan. Holiday access is excluded, but that doesn’t deduct any of the value of this pass!

Like the Epic Pass, having the Epic Local Pass will get you discounted tickets for yourself, your family, and your friends, as well as Epic Mountain Rewards.

Adults (19+) can purchase an Epic Local Pass for $774. Passes for teenagers (ages 13-18) cost $604, and passes for children (ages 5-12) cost $394.

Epic Day Pass

You can ski and ride for as low as $70 a day with an Epic Day Pass! With this customizable pass, you can choose between 1 and 7 days of skiing access at either 29 or all resorts. You can receive limited lift tickets during the holidays, and you’ll get Epic Mountain Reward perks!

Prices for this pass range widely depending on your choices. Savings increase as you add more days. Explore your options online!

Other Passes

Other passes available include Epic Local College Passes (for individuals currently enrolled in college programs), Military Passes (for active military, retired military, and military dependents), and more! A list of all passes can be found online.

FAQs

Does an Epic Pass really matter?

An Epic Pass could end up saving you a tonne of money if you’re the type of person who enjoys visiting different resorts or plans to take many journeys during the season. The versatility and ease of use of an Epic Pass can also enhance your skiing experience as a whole.

What exactly is an Epic Pass?

An outstanding all-season pass. Vail, Breck, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb, and many more resorts are at your fingertips. Our partner resorts in the Americas, Europe, and Japan have restricted access. Contains Epic Mountain Rewards, which are good for 20% off everything from meals to hotels to group lessons to rentals.

For 2023, how much is the Epic Pass?

Epic Pass, the premium pass that opens up more Vail Resorts locations in Colorado and beyond, starts at $909. This is an increase from the $841 early-bird ticket last year and compares to the $979 price cut before 2020.

What makes IKON stand out from Epic?

There are additional resorts on the Ikon Pass that provide luxury experiences. In our minds, the mountain (terrain), snow, crowds, and town are the factors that go into calculating that premium. When considering all of these characteristics simultaneously, the top North American ski destinations are Aspen, Jackson Hole, and Telluride.

Make the most of ski season! Buy your Epic Pass today!

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To register for your once in a lifetime mountain experience, check out the Nordic Center website at https://cbnordic.org/event/magic-meadows-yurt-dinner/2020-01-25/. They offer several of these romantic evenings from this weekend on through March 21st. 

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At Crested Butte, there are options such as a Nordic Yurt Dinner where you can snowshoe or cross country ski under the beautiful night ski into a cozy yurt that is tucked away in the woods.  The trail is a relatively easy, 1-mile groomed track that any level can participate in.  Usually lasting about an hour, you will arrive at a yurt where an all-inclusive 5 course meal awaits.  Grab a delicious hot adult beverage and cozy up next to the fire.  The culinary fare is so good it will knock off those toasty socks!  The wine, beer and specialty cocktails from Montanya Distillery add to the culinary creation.  There is even live music to enjoy the mountain ambiance.  It is a night your loved ones won’t forget.

Or, maybe you are looking for a western experience on horseback with the mountain sunset in the background.  Going for a horseback ride or a sleigh ride will make you feel like you’ve been transported back to the Old West.  Take an hour-long ride on horseback or on a pulled sleigh.  At Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures, they offer winter rides all throughout the winter to help provide that western horseback experience.  Half-way through the ride, people can warm up by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa.  Then, after the relaxing break, hop back on the horse or sleigh and continue meandering through the countryside of Crested Butte that has you in awe with the amazing mountain backdrop.  Be sure to make a reservation, as spots can fill up quick.  Call Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures at (970) 349-5425.

For more information on activities, events and lodging, check out www.visitingcrestedbutte.com

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