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The Guide to the Epic Ski Pass

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Where are Epic Pass resorts?

Epic pass costs and options, how to use an epic pass, other benefits of the epic pass, is an epic pass worth it.

Epic Ski Pass holders get access to several Epic resorts and partner resorts around the world. Think of it like a membership: Buy it once, use it all winter.

Most participating resorts are in the U.S., but there are also a handful in Canada and Australia plus partner resorts in Europe, Japan and the Canadian Rockies (plus one in the U.S.) that offer limited access to certain pass holders. Depending on when you purchase your pass, you may even get summer lift access, too, which could include lift-accessed mountain bike parks or scenic lift rides.

If you're planning to ski multiple days this season, the cost of a pass could be much cheaper than paying for daily access. But blackout dates and limits to when you can visit might apply. Make sure your favorite local resort is included in the pass before purchasing.

» Learn more: 6 ways to save on a ski trip

Epic Pass mountains and resorts are located all over the world, with the majority in the U.S.

Vail, Colorado. 

Beaver Creek, Colorado.

Breckenridge, Colorado. 

Keystone, Colorado. 

Crested Butte, Colorado. 

Park City, Utah.

Heavenly, California/Nevada.

Northstar, California.

Kirkwood, California.

Stevens Pass, Washington.

Stowe, Vermont.

Okemo, Vermont.

Mount Snow, Vermont.

Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire.

Attitash Mountain Resort, New Hampshire.

Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire.

Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire.

Hunter Mountain, New York.

Liberty Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania.

Roundtop Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania.

Whitetail Resort, Pennsylvania.

Jack Frost and Big Boulder, Pennsylvania.

Seven Springs, Pennsylvania.

Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania.

Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania.

Afton Alps, Minnesota.

Mt Brighton, Michigan.

Wilmot, Wisconsin.

Alpine Valley, Ohio.

Boston Mills/Brandywine, Ohio.

Mad River Mountain, Ohio.

Hidden Valley, Missouri.

Snow Creek, Missouri.

Paoli Peaks, Indiana.

Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia.

Perisher, New South Wales. (2025 access.)

Falls Creek, Victoria. (2025 access.)

Hotham, Victoria. (2025 access.)

Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis, Switzerland.

Rusutsu, Japan.

Jigatake Snow Resort, Kashimayari Snow Resort, White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka, ABLE Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park, Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort, Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field, Tsugaike Mountain Resort, Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort and Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort, all located in Hakuba Valley, Japan.

Telluride, Colorado.

Fernie Alpine Resort, Canada.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Canada.

Kimberley Alpine Resort, Canada.

Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada.

Nakiska, Canada.

Stoneham, Canada.

Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

Verbier 4 Vallées, Switzerland.

Ski Arlberg, Austria.

Skirama Dolomiti, Italy.

Les 3 Vallées, France.

Many even have lodging on-site, so you may be able to put those hotel points to good use at ski resorts to save even more.

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Epic Pass: $1,025

If you want nearly unlimited access to all Epic Pass resorts with no blackout dates during peak times (usually holidays), the classic Epic Pass is the one for you.

You’ll get unlimited access to most U.S., Canadian and international resorts. But Telluride in Colorado, several Canadian destinations and participating Japanese resorts still come with a cap on how many days in the season you can visit. Since it’s the most inclusive pass option, it’s also the most expensive.

Epic Local Pass: $762

Geared toward U.S. residents who may occasionally travel internationally to ski, the Epic Local Pass offers unlimited access to several resorts across the U.S. and limited days at international resorts. Some U.S. slopes don’t allow visits on peak days, though, so check to see if your favorite mountains come with limitations, especially if you’re planning to travel over the holidays.

Epic Day Pass: Starts at $46 per day

This flexible option allows you to buy a day pass (for one day up to seven) for use whenever it’s convenient. You can choose if you want those days to give you access to all Epic resorts or just a selection and if you want the pass to include peak dates (which costs more). Which you choose will depend on when and where you plan to travel to ski or ride.

Purchasing a pass this way scores you lift tickets at a discount up to 65% off. Epic says that works out to between $46 and $135 per day depending on your selections, meaning you could score yourself a pretty decent discount depending on what resorts you plan to visit.

Military passes: Start at $181

Whether you’re active military, retired military, a dependent or a veteran, there are several discounted passes available with unlimited access to a wide selection of resorts.

Area- and resort-specific passes: Start at $334

For those who don’t plan to travel far to ski or snowboard, there are several resort- or region-specific passes available. For example, the Tahoe Local Pass offers unlimited access to a handful of California resorts, plus extra days at a few destinations in Western states.

The Northeast Value Pass gets you access to slopes in New England, Pennsylvania and the Midwest. Several dedicated resort-specific passes are available, too, if you plan to always ski close to home.

To use an Epic Pass, download the My Epic app then scan your phone in lieu of a traditional lift ticket. That means you can skip the ticket line and head straight to the lifts at most resorts (except Telluride, which requires reservations).

The app also will keep track of days skied and any date restrictions associated with the pass you chose.

In addition to users getting access to often unlimited lift tickets by purchasing a pass before the season starts, the Epic Pass comes with a slew of other benefits at select resorts:

20% off food at many on-resort dining establishments.

20% off resort lodging.

20% off group ski or snowboard lessons.

20% off rental equipment.

50% off a tune-up and one free wax a year.

Discounted single-day lift tickets or Buddy Tickets for friends or family (with select passes).

Discounts on transportation and experiences at a handful of locations.

Pass coverage: You may be able to get a refund or partial refund if you lose your job, a resort closes or you get injured, thus limiting your ability to use your pass.

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For many skiers, yes. But it depends on several factors — mainly, how often you’ll be able to use the pass and if it’s convenient for when and where you ski or snowboard.

Here's what to consider before purchasing:

Location. Are any of the resorts near you part of the Epic Pass program? If not, and you’re not planning to travel to any that are, then you probably want to pass on this pass. If, however, your favorite hometown slope is included, and you plan to spend more than a few days layering up and strapping in in search of fresh powder or want to travel for a ski vacation, a pass could likely save you money.

Frequency. The more days per season you ski or ride, the more the cost of a pass will be worth it. But even if you plan to ski or ride only a few days throughout the season, a day pass could likely save you quite a bit of cash compared to a full-priced lift ticket, so it’s worth considering, especially if you live near an Epic resort.

Blackout dates. Keep in mind, too, whether the pass and included resorts allow you to claim lift tickets on peak days like Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you’re hoping to ski during the holidays, this is extra important.

Finances: Don’t go into debt for a season-long ski pass. Whether you choose to pay in full or use Epic’s buy now, pay later option, make sure your finances are in good enough shape for large transactions or automatic withdrawals. If they’re not, stick with saving up and paying on just the days you want to ski.

For the best value, make sure you scan the list of passes available and choose one that makes the most sense for you. There’s no need to spend big bucks on a full-blown Epic Pass if a regional or local pass will suit your needs.

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Disney Will Bring “Star Trek” Into Their Disney+ Catalog

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It’s not just Star Wars holding down the sci-fi fort over at Disney+ (Disney Plus) anymore.

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Within a century , The Walt Disney Company’s impact has expanded significantly, with the business end of the company debuting its own dedicated streaming service, Disney+ (Disney Plus), in late 2019. The company has forged a self-contained realm of entertainment and acquired franchises, ranging from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story series to Lucasfilm’s Star Wars sagas and the highly lucrative Avatar franchise by James Cameron .

Following Chris Evans’ passing of the Captain America mantle and the retirement of Steve Rogers, coupled with the ultimate sacrifice of Tony Stark/Iron Man, Disney’s golden goose — the Kevin Feige-run Marvel Studios’ Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) — has Earth’s Mightiest Heroes now stand on the edge of the unknown as they journey through the Multiverse Saga.

The MCU first boldly ventured into streaming television, incorporating mainline movie actors into the new Marvel Television series. Phase Four officially began in 2021 with the highly anticipated release of WandaVision on Disney+ (Disney Plus). Proving popular with Marvel fans WandaVision is now set to expand the franchise with two exciting spinoffs.

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These include Vision Quest , which has an uncertain production timeline but was initially anticipated for release around 2025, and Agatha All Along , a spooky spectacle focused on Kathryn Hahn’s witchy character, Agatha Harkness, which just began releasing last week.

Now, in what is essentially a spinoff of the Guardians of the Galaxy , Disney will try something decidedly “Star Trek,” according to Brad Winderbaum, the head of Marvel Studios’ Marvel Television.

Disney Goes Star Trek With New Series

The upcoming new NOVA series, featuring an “ensemble of young leads,” will likely introduce the character of Richard Rider, who wields the Nova Force after the Nova Empire’s destruction in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017).

Winderbaum opens up about the future of this new sci-fi-style series set within the MCU and states that “we want to get it right”:

We’re not gonna go on a show until we’re happy with a pilot, happy with a bible.

Brandon Davis of Phase Zero continues, asking how the “cosmic” side of the MCU will be explored in the new Marvel Television world and the “further out parts of the universe.” Winderbaum had this to say:

I mean, I’ve been really inspired by what Trek is doing over the last few years; I think their shows are incredible. That’s why we hired Terry to do Vision Quest with us.

Continuing about Nova specifically, Winderbaum adds:

But the Nova that’s being developed with now, it is really like, it’s an amazing ensemble piece. I shouldn’t say too much. It’s like, it’s a great cast of characters that like are you know, in a … it’s got shades of Trek, shades of Battlestar but also has like, it also feels like… If you know the comics you know how… heated let’s say that Richard Rider kind of world can get, and it certainly embraces all of it.

Richard Rider, introduced in The Man Called Nova #1 (1976), is a high school student who inherits powers from a dying Nova Corpsman (already seen in previous Guardians  films), gaining abilities like flight, super strength, and energy projection.

Sam Alexander, introduced in Marvel Point One #1 (2011), plays significant roles in storylines like “Annihilation” and “The New Warriors” after discovering his father’s old Nova Corps helmet and gaining similar powers. He has since featured in series such as “Nova” and “Champions.” With rumors circulating that Ryan Gosling may join the MCU as Nova opposite Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord, excitement is building, and such a casting move would certainly draw major attention.

Watch the full interview with the cast and creatives of Agatha All Along and Brad Winderbaum below:

Nova, whether as Richard Rider or Sam Alexander in the Marvel comics, plays a pivotal role in the MCU’s upcoming NOVA project. Given his complex relationship with Peter Quill—who was last seen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) — it’s likely that Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord will be brought back into the fold.

Beyond his ties to the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Nova also connects with the Ultimate Spider-Man series and has been involved in a love triangle with Apart from ties to the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Nova has connections to the Ultimate Spider-Man series and continuity as well as being involved in a love triangle between Gamora (Zoe Saldaña), Nova, and Star-Lord.

Are you excited to see this new Star Trek -like Nova series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

More on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 , produced by Marvel Studios under The Walt Disney Company, marked the departure of former Marvel director James Gunn from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as he has now taken on the role of CEO at Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Studios — Marvel’s biggest rival.

The film brought back many beloved characters from the previous installments, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017).

Audiences reunited with Peter Quill, AKA Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), the gun-slinging human and former part-Celestial; Thanos’ daughters Gamora (Zoe Saldaña) and Nebula (Karen Gillan); the tree-like Groot (Vin Diesel); the cunning and adorable Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper); the vengeful Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista); the empathetic Mantis (Pom Klementieff); and the returning Ravagers Kraglin Obfonteri (Sean Gunn) and Stakar Ogord (Sylvester Stallone). Even Cosmo the Spacedog (voiced by Maria Bakalova) made an appearance.

The Guardians faced new challenges as they encountered the radiant Adam Warlock, played by newcomer Will Poulter, alongside Elizabeth Debicki’s Ayesha. Chukwudi Iwuji portrayed the villainous High Evolutionary, supported by Nico Santos as his associate Theel.

The cast also featured Daniela Melchior as Ura, Kai Zen as Phyla-Vell , Linda Cardellini as Lylla the Otter, Asim Chaudhry as Teefs the Walrus, and Mikaela Hoover as Floor the Bunny , all former cellmates and friends of Rocket.

By public transport

By suburban train from Leningradskii station to Khimki station or Levoberegnaya platform (a district on the left bank of Moscow channel).

A lot of buses and marshrutkas run from Rechnoy Vokzal metro station, at the north end of the Green Line. You can also reach Khimki by marshrutka, bus or trolleybus from Planernaya metro station.

The most comfortable way to explore the city is to bike or take a car .

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