Swap the turkey for the slopes with this Epic Pass Friendsgiving deal

• The Epic Pass provides access to numerous resorts, including Vail, Breckenridge, and Whistler Blackcomb.
• New this season, Epic Friend Tickets offer pass holders discounted lift tickets for friends and family.

The holidays can be stressful. Forget the traffic jams, crowded kitchens and last-minute grocery runs this year. This Thanksgiving, trade the chaos for some crisp mountain air and unforgettable memories with your closest friends.

With world-class resorts like Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb opening before December, now is the perfect time to plan a Friendsgiving escape with help from Epic Pass.

Why buy now?

• Epic Friend Tickets: Epic Pass holders can now share the love with 50% off lift tickets for their friends.
• Prices go up soon: Epic Pass prices increase on Sunday, November 16. Lock in your pass now and save.

Epic Pass

Get your Epic Pass for the lowest price before November 16 and start planning the ultimate Friendsgiving trip to the mountains. Buy now

Epic Passes offer unmatched access and savings. Here’s a breakdown of your pass 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.

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.

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.