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Epic Pass Family Ski Resorts

Got an Epic Pass? These family-friendly resorts are included in your pass, so you can skip the lift ticket window and head straight to the slopes. We've scored each one for families specifically — because a great resort for expert skiers isn't always great for kids.

ResortCountryFamily ScoreEst. Daily CostBest Ages
VailColorado, United States8.4$1438/day4-16
Lech-ZürsVorarlberg, Austria8.3$650/day3-12
Hintertux GlacierTyrol, Austria8.0-6-16
Silvretta MontafonVorarlberg, Austria7.9-3-12
Park CityUtah, United States7.8-3-14
Val ThorensSavoie, France7.6$520/day3-16
Mount SnowVermont, United States7.5-3-12
FernieCanada7.4-3-14
Crested ButteColorado, United States7.4-4-17
Whistler BlackcombBritish Columbia, Canada7.3$1163/day3-17
KimberleyBritish Columbia, Canada7.2-3-12
BreckenridgeColorado, United States7.1$950/day3-14
Beaver CreekColorado, United States7.1$1150/day4-18
SöldenTyrol, Austria7.1$520/day6-14
Stevens PassWashington, United States7.1-3-12
MéribelSavoie, France7.0--
StoweVermont, United States7.0$692/day-
Saalbach-HinterglemmSalzburg, Austria7.0-3-15
HeavenlyCalifornia, United States7.0$520/day3-16
CourchevelSavoie, France6.8$520/day3-12
RusutsuHokkaido, Japan6.7-4-14
St. AntonTyrol, Austria6.7-6-16
Crans-MontanaValais, Switzerland6.6-4-14
Hakuba ValleyNagano, Japan6.6$520/day-
Falls CreekAustralia6.6-3-16
Kicking HorseBritish Columbia, Canada6.6$750/day6-14
MayrhofenTyrol, Austria6.6-3-14
PerisherNew South Wales, Australia6.2-3-14
NorthstarCalifornia, United States6.1-4-14
VerbierValais, Switzerland5.9-4-17
KirkwoodUnited States5.7-4-16
AndermattUri, Switzerland5.7-4-12

All 32 Resorts

Vail ski resort

Vail

Colorado, United States

$$$$8.4

$407 tickets, but kids actually progress from greens to blues.

Lech-Zürs ski resort

Lech-Zürs

Vorarlberg, Austria

$$$8.3

Car-free Oberlech village, kids walk to lessons alone, €450 passes.

Hintertux Glacier ski resort

Hintertux Glacier

Tyrol, Austria

$$8.0

365 days of skiing, glacier tours inside the ice.

Silvretta Montafon ski resort

Silvretta Montafon

Vorarlberg, Austria

$$7.9

140km of pistes, 5-day kids package includes everything.

Park City ski resort

Park City

Utah, United States

$$7.8

35 minutes from the airport, 7,300 acres, kids ride heated glass bubbles.

Val Thorens ski resort

Val Thorens

Savoie, France

$$7.6

2,300m altitude, 600km terrain, too windy for toddlers.

Mount Snow ski resort

Mount Snow

Vermont, United States

$$7.5

4 hours from the city, first-timers on chairlifts by lunch.

Fernie ski resort

Fernie

Canada

$$7.4

5 bowls, 2,500 acres, powder stays cold all week.

Crested Butte ski resort

Crested Butte

Colorado, United States

$$7.4

Epic Pass resort, January slopes empty, Breckenridge crowds stay home.

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort

Whistler Blackcomb

British Columbia, Canada

$$$$7.3

Twin mountains, ski-in village, confident teens tackle black diamonds.

Kimberley ski resort

Kimberley

British Columbia, Canada

$$7.2

BC's top-rated family resort. $90 kids' lift ticket. Nobody's heard of it.

Breckenridge ski resort

Breckenridge

Colorado, United States

$$$$7.1

Five peaks, gold-rush Main Street, kids under four ski free.

Beaver Creek ski resort

Beaver Creek

Colorado, United States

$$$$7.1

$250 lift tickets, 85% beginner terrain, no toddler daycare.

Sölden ski resort

Sölden

Tyrol, Austria

$$7.1

Glacier skiing where James Bond filmed, $293 tickets, ages 6-14.

Stevens Pass ski resort

Stevens Pass

Washington, United States

$$7.1

Under 2 hours from Seattle, night skiing beats traffic home.

Méribel ski resort

Méribel

Savoie, France

$$7.0

Toddlers in proper care from 18 months. You actually ski.

Stowe ski resort

Stowe

Vermont, United States

$$$7.0

Front Four double-blacks, $131 tickets, 3-hour drive from Boston.

Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski resort

Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Salzburg, Austria

$$7.0

270km circuit, half of it gentle enough to keep your family together.

Heavenly ski resort

Heavenly

California, United States

$$7.0

Ski California to Nevada mid-run, $65 tickets, town access.

Courchevel ski resort

Courchevel

Savoie, France

$$6.8

World's largest ski area, ski school from age 3, oligarch spotting.

Rusutsu ski resort

Rusutsu

Hokkaido, Japan

$$6.7

Five hours of kids' lessons, lunch included. You ski free.

St. Anton ski resort

St. Anton

Tyrol, Austria

$$6.7

Where alpine skiing was invented. Your kids learn here too.

Crans-Montana ski resort

Crans-Montana

Valais, Switzerland

$$6.6

Golf course becomes Snow Island. 45% beginner terrain. Switzerland certified it first.

Hakuba Valley ski resort

Hakuba Valley

Nagano, Japan

$$6.6

10 resorts, one pass, hot springs between runs.

Falls Creek ski resort

Falls Creek

Australia

$$6.6

Village stays open all season, 92 trails, 1,780m altitude.

Kicking Horse ski resort

Kicking Horse

British Columbia, Canada

$$$6.6

Ski the mountain, then wave at Boo through the gondola window.

Mayrhofen ski resort

Mayrhofen

Tyrol, Austria

$$6.6

Magic carpet at 9am. Harakiri's 78% gradient by noon.

Perisher ski resort

Perisher

New South Wales, Australia

$$6.2

Train rides underground, ski school from three, Australia's biggest mountain.

Northstar ski resort

Northstar

California, United States

$$6.1

Ritz-Carlton reachable by gondola, ice rink open when lifts close.

Verbier ski resort

Verbier

Valais, Switzerland

$$5.9

Free beginner slopes, CHF 87 pass, crèche takes them from age three.

Kirkwood ski resort

Kirkwood

United States

$$5.7

2,000 inches annual snowfall, steep terrain, no grooming on weekends.

Andermatt ski resort

Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland

$$5.7

Glacier Express runs through slopes, car-free village, $47 kids.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Epic Pass worth it for families?

If you ski 5+ days per season, the Epic Pass typically pays for itself. The Epic Day Pass option is great for families who ski less frequently — you pick your number of days upfront at a discount.

Which Epic Pass resorts are best for kids?

Our family scores consider childcare, beginner terrain, ski school quality, and overall family-friendliness. Browse our rankings below to find the best Epic Pass resorts for your family.