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As summer winds down into fall, and winter looms on the horizon, skiers and riders all over the world are faced with an annual conundrum: To Epic Pass, or to Ikon Pass? That is the question. It’s a ...

Pass holders will receive 6-10 tickets, offering 50% off lift tickets, depending on when their pass was purchased Vail Resorts is changing up its buddy passes for the 2025-26 Epic Pass. On Tuesday, ...

Got an Epic Pass? Vail just launched a much-much-improved version of its Buddy Ticket system called “Epic Friend Tickets” today, August 12, 2025. It works like this. Pass Holders with an Epic Pass, ...

Skiers hoping to secure an Epic Pass for the 2025/26 winter season—listen up! The last day to secure an Epic Pass for the season is Thursday, December 4, 2025. After the 4th, Epic Passes, including ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Those with an Epic Pass and other pass holders at Vail Resorts for the upcoming snow sport season now have a new benefit to bring their friends to the slopes. On Tuesday, Vail Resorts ...

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget potlucks and mystery casseroles. This Friendsgiving, the mountain is the main course as Keystone Resort served up the first turns of the season, ...

BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Vail Resorts wants to make it easier for its most loyal guests to bring their friends to the slopes, in celebration of the social side of skiing and snowboarding. Today, the ...

Vail Resorts is changing up its buddy passes for the 2025-26 Epic Pass. On Tuesday, the company announced that individuals purchasing the Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic Military Pass, Northeast ...