Epic Pass

Spoiler alert: Skiing is still expensive. But don’t ever, ever pay the window rate.

Vail Resorts’ ever-growing multi-pass now offers three Austrian resorts for the 2025-'26 season.

From pricing to what's new, here's the scoop on the 2025-'26 offering.

Epic and Ikon are hardly the only deals in town when it comes to enticing friends and family to join in on the slopes next season.

The bottom line: During a mediocre snow year, the ski resort operator’s business strategy worked exactly as planned.

Read the fine print on the major multipasses or risk getting turned away in the lift line.

These four classic ski road trips satisfy the need for powder, adventure, and the open road.

Itching for some lift-served hiking and mountain biking this summer? SKI's travel expert breaks down what each season pass gets you.

This addition marks the megapass’s 16th international destination and second in the Swiss Alps.

Buy your season pass before they go off sale for the 2023-'24 winter or risk getting stuck paying abominable window rates.

The pass rivalry continues as Vail Resorts drops another benefit, this one aimed at vacationing skiers looking to simplify the gear equation.

Which pass offers spring access? Which one includes insurance? When do prices go up? All your questions addressed in one place.

Skiing with kids requires a true dedication to this sport we love. Here’s how the passes shake out when it comes to value and terrain.

You might not consider extra benefits when deciding what to buy, but ... look at all these benefits! Here's a breakdown.

When planning a holiday ski trip, pay attention to pass blackout dates to make the most informed decision—and save money.

Find out which passes offer the most beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain so you can make the best choice to level up next season.

If you're in it for the powder, here are the passes with the most resorts close to the major and regional ski country airports.

It's season pass season, time to decide which multipass pass is best for you for the 2024-'25 ski season. Start here.

And no, there's still no spring 2023 skiing included in next year's pass.

Vail Resorts rolls out mobile lift tickets and passes, plus here’s when Epic Passes go on sale for 2023-’24.

Nope. The company reports that pass sales and skier visits are both up, with even bigger numbers expected later this season.

To be clear, this is the last chance to avoid paying day-ticket prices to ski this winter. If you miss these deadlines, you’re out of luck. Don’t say we didn’t warn ya.

Despite news to the contrary, there are lots of new lifts coming online this season. We're stoked on these.

The state's two most popular ski resorts offer vastly different vacation experiences. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.

If you're willing to do the work, you can ski affordably all season without buying a megapass—and be greatly rewarded.

A recent construction misstep in the high-alpine requires further U.S. Forest Service review.

Skiing is back for international travelers south of the equator, and the season is off to a very snowy start. Summer trip, anyone?

Despite a below-average snow year, season passes and an increased interest in outdoor recreation fueled the record-breaking numbers.

VR's purchase of Switzerland’s Andermatt-Sedrun means Epic Pass holders gain unrestricted access to a major destination in the Swiss Alps.

Vail Resorts hopes that a wage increase for workers and widespread resort upgrades will be enough to right the ship.

Employees fear the corporate behemoth bit off more than it could chew, while pass holders cry foul about overcrowding and reduced hours

We could be skiing within weeks. Have you purchased your season pass yet? Rates increase this week on the two biggest multi-resort passes.

Season pass rate increases mean only one thing: Ski season is fast approaching and it’s time to get your pass dialed.

A Colorado District Court judge decided that the breach-of-contract lawsuit against Alterra Mountain Co. has merit.

Choosing the right season pass is more than a price-based decision. SKI's travel expert runs through what to consider.

Vail Resorts slashes prices on all season passes by 20 percent, returning to rates comparable to when the Epic Pass accessed only 11 of its now-70 ski areas.

VR ski resorts will operate but will require advance reservations this season and other safety measures.

The multi-resort season pass now offers skiers access to 72 independently owned ski resorts across North America and 4 in Japan.

Hit the slopes for the resort's earliest opening in more than 20 years.

In the wake of mega-resort consolidation, 44 independently owned resorts band together to offer the all-new Indy Pass.

Vail Resorts launches a new customizable pass that provides flexibility and lower prices for guests skiing as little as one day per season.

One of the best ski hotels in the West sits just minutes from Sun Valley's lifts.

Jackson Lebsack wraps up the trip of a lifetime at the original Epic Pass resort.

Jackson Lebsack explores Beaver Creek's finest.

There's a reason the two are ski resort staples.

At just 20 years old, this kid has already figured out how to ski the world on someone else's dime.

Jackson Lebsack is wrapping up his round-the-world adventure in The Centennial State.

A-Basin cites parking woes and increased crowds, while Vail announces new Keystone Plus Pass for 2019-20.

Jackson Lebsack finds pow, fun après, and s'more(s) around Lake Tahoe.

Jackson Lebsack knows his way around Whistler Blackcomb, so he tried some new things while there for "work."

The two resorts will join the pass for 2019-2020 ski season, but will remain independently owned.

Check out Jackson Lebsack’s adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Jackson Lebsack packed plenty of unforgettable experiences during 48 hours in the Swiss Alps.

Jackson Lebsack seems to be adapting to his new job quite well.

Jackson Lebsack took full advantage of all that Vermont has to offer.

From icons passing to the Ikon Pass, these are the stories that got your clicks.

Thanks to October storms, three Colorado resorts will open ahead of schedule.

Some big players have teamed up for one heck of a contest.

The acquisitions mark Epic's interest in northeastern resorts, plus the first major purchase in Washington State.

Artificial intelligence has made it to the ski hill.

The battle for the best season pass option took a turn as the former Mountain Collective member joins the Vail Resorts pass.

This is what it means for you.

Here's a roundup of some of the best ski passes in the country, and how you get one.

Eldora joins Vail’s Epic pass while Mountain Collective adds Mammoth, Snowbird, and Whistler Blackcomb.