Want to go on a Friendsgiving ski trip? Lock in 50% off Epic Friend Tickets now
Make your holiday season unforgettable with Epic Pass before prices increase on November 16!
Forget the stress of planning a Thanksgiving dinner and coordinating your entire holiday season with your huge family only to get stuck in traffic and end up being late. This year, the mountain is calling.
With world-class resorts like Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb opening before December, it’s time to plan the ultimate Friendsgiving getaway with Epic Pass. The best part? Epic Pass holders can save 50% on lift tickets for their friends with the new Epic Friend Tickets offer.
Epic Pass prices will increase on Sunday, November 16, so now’s the time to lock in your pass at a lower price.
Buy your Epic Pass now for the best price
Epic Passes offer unmatched access and savings. Here’s a breakdown of your options:
- Epic Pass ($1,121 for adults; $572 for children): Unlimited access to 42 Vail Resorts destinations and partner resorts worldwide.
- Epic Local Pass ($833 for adults; $437 for children): Unlimited access to 29 resorts with some restrictions.
- Epic Military Pass ($200 for active/retired military; $640 for veterans): Full access to all 42 resorts.
- Epic 1–7 Day Passes: Save up to 65% vs. lift tickets when purchased in advance (does not include Epic Friend Tickets).
All passes include Epic Mountain Rewards: 20% off lodging, rentals, food, group lessons and more.
You can score new Epic Friend Tickets for the holiday season
New this season, Epic Friend Tickets offer 50% off lift tickets at 37 North American Vail Resorts destinations. Pass Holders receive 6 to 10 tickets depending on when they purchased their pass. Friends can use these tickets at any time throughout the ski season—and the value of the ticket can be applied toward a 2026/27 Epic Pass.
Plan the ultimate Friendsgiving: Events worth traveling for with your Epic Pass
- Beaver Creek’s Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS World Cup (December 4–7): Watch elite athletes race down the slopes, then enjoy live music, beer tastings, ski films, and parties.
- Breckenridge's Rockstar Energy Open (December 19–21): A free, three-day festival with snowboarding competitions, live music, art installations, and an interactive fan village.
- Heavenly Toyota Air and Après: Big-air stunts, DJ sets, food, drinks, and vendors make this a must-see winter spectacle.
- Whistler Blackcomb’s Wonder Routes: Explore self-guided trails like the Gold Medal Wonder Route or join the Ski With An Olympian program for pro tips and stories.
- Après at the Amp at Vail Mountain: Catch Sofi Tukker on December 13 and more concerts all season long.
- Breckenridge’s Ullr Fest (December 18–20): Celebrate snow and tradition with the world’s largest shotski and a three-day bash.
- Whistler’s 60th Anniversary & Heavenly’s 70th Anniversary: Expect nonstop fun and commemorative events.