BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- While resorts are beginning to open for the 2021-22 North American winter season, the window will soon close on one of the best deals in skiing and riding, when Epic Passes go off sale at 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday, Dec. 5.
All Epic Pass products saw a major price reduction of 20 percent this year, unlocking access at an incredible value to Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, Heavenly, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe and dozens of other world-class resort destinations and local ski areas. The 20 percent price reduction applies to the entire portfolio of the Vail Resorts' North American pass lineup, including the Epic Pass, priced at $879, the Epic Local Pass, priced at $679, the Northeast Value Pass, priced at $511, and the Epic Day Pass, which starts at $73 for an Epic 1-Day Pass.
Vail Resorts recently announced that to prioritize its loyal Pass Holders, the company will limit lift ticket sales during three popular holiday periods this season. Skiers and riders planning to visit during Dec. 25-Jan. 2, Jan. 14-17 and Feb. 18-27 are strongly encouraged to purchase their lift access in advance. Sunday, Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m. is the last chance for holiday visitors to lock in a pass for the best value. Passes are non-refundable, except as provided in Epic Coverage.
"We are proud that we have made passes more accessible as we work to make Epic for Everyone," said Ryan Bennett, chief marketing officer at Vail Resorts. "Whether it is our loyal returning guests, former lift ticket purchasers, or newcomers to our sport, we are grateful for all of our Pass Holders and are focused on providing them an excellent experience. For those who are considering visiting the mountains this winter to ski one day or all season long, now is the time to buy a pass for a great deal in skiing and riding."
Enhancing the guest experience Across its resorts this season, the company is rolling out new data-driven strategies to enhance the guest experience. This includes:
Epic Pass products provide unmatched value Epic Pass products come with Epic Mountain Rewards, which offers Pass Holders the best ski trip deals, including 20 percent off on-mountain dining, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals and more at Vail Resorts' 34 North American owned and operated resorts.
Epic Pass options include access to local ski areas as well as bucket list destinations. Some of the most popular pass offerings include:
All passes also include Epic Coverage at no additional cost, providing refunds for certain resort closures and personal events such as job loss, injury or illness.
About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. Vail Resorts' subsidiaries operate 37 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia; Stowe, Mount Snow, Okemo in Vermont; Hunter Mountain in New York; Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched in New Hampshire; Stevens Pass in Washington; Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Jack Frost and Big Boulder in Pennsylvania; Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine and Mad River in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Wilmot in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and Paoli Peaks in Indiana. Vail Resorts owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo.Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc.Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and its consumer websites are www.epicpass.com and www.snow.com.
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