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It may still feel like the dog days of summer, but Vail Resorts is making sure skiers are ready for the slopes thanks to its famed Epic Pass.
The pass — which offers unrestricted access to more than 40 different mountain resorts including several international destinations — is currently $1,004, but will increase after Sept. 2
In addition to the unlimited Epic Pass, Vail offers several other passes, including the Epic Local Pass, which offers unrestricted access to 29 resorts for $746; and the Epic Day Pass, which varies in price from $44 to $95 per day.
As a bonus, Epic Pass holders will receive early access to Vail Resorts’ Winter Getaway Sale, which offers up to 35 percent off hotels and vacation rentals. The sale starts on Aug. 22 for Epic Pass holders and runs from Aug. 27 to Sept. 3 for non-pass holders.
“There has never been a better time to be an Epic Pass Holder," Vail Resorts' Senior Director, Brand Communications & Global Media Relations, Danielle Johnson, told T+L. «Our Passes offer best in class benefits at an incredible value to ensure our skiers and riders can make the most of their winter season.»
While opening dates are subject to weather conditions, however, Colorado’s Keystone Resort is slated to be the first to open with plans to welcome skiers and boarders to rip as early as mid-October, Vail confirmed to Travel + Leisure. The opening will be followed by other Colorado resorts Breckenridge on Nov. 8 and Vail Mountain on Nov. 15.
On Nov. 22, the company will then open the slopes at Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Heavenly and Northstar in California, and Park City Mountain in Utah. That will be followed by Colorado’s Beaver Creek and Crested Butte on Nov. 27, and both Kirkwood in California and Stevens Pass in Washington on Dec. 6.
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The best time to plan for winter is now, and your checklist to prepare for the ski and ride season is here. Skiers and riders who start planning now will lock in the best deals and experiences when visiting iconic mountain resorts like Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb and more.