Epic Pass 2026/27: What Families Need to Know
Ages 13-30 save 20%. Fall prices stay through 7 September.
Updated 4 September 2026. Fall prices from the 18 August 2026 Vail newsroom, not the cart. Epic Coverage refund protection is included with every 2026/27 pass.
Vail Resorts published 2026/27 Epic Pass prices on 10 March 2026. Fall prices, confirmed from the 18 August 2026 newsroom update, stay through 7 September 2026. This page exists because families need the family math, not just the headline number. The biggest practical change is still the 13-30 youth price sitting $230 below the adult pass.
March early-bird was $1,089 adult / $869 youth. That is not the fall price. Buying now includes 5 Friend Tickets, not the April 10. FlexPay and the European partner network are still there.
Youth Pricing: The Numbers That Matter
Epic Pass 2026/27 Fall Pricing
| Age Group | Epic Pass | Epic Local |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (31+) | $1,119 | $829 |
| Teen (13-17) 20% off | $889 | $659 |
| Young Adult (18-30) 20% off | $889 | $659 |
| Child (5-12) | $569 | $435 |
Vail Resorts newsroom, 18 August 2026. Confirm on epicpass.com before you buy.
Family Cost Scenarios
Family with young kids
2 adults + 2 kids (ages 6, 9)
$3,376
Epic / $2,528 Local
No youth pricing impact. Kids under 13 stay on the child rate.
Family with teens
2 adults + 2 teens (ages 14, 16)
$4,016
Epic / $2,976 Local
Saves $460 on Epic / $340 on Local vs all-adult.
Mixed ages
2 adults + 1 teen (15) + 1 kid (10)
$3,696
Epic / $2,752 Local
Teen saves $230 on Epic / $170 on Local vs adult.
Parents + college kid
2 adults + 1 young adult (20)
$3,127
Epic / $2,317 Local
Saves $230 on Epic / $170 on Local vs all-adult.
Multi-generational
2 adults + 2 teens + 1 young adult (22)
$4,905
Epic / $3,635 Local
Saves $690 on Epic / $510 on Local vs all-adult.
The youth pricing matters most for families with more than one teen, college-age kids who used to pay adult, and multi-generational trips where ages 13-30 show up more than once.
Planned opening dates
When the big ones aim to open
- 1
Keystone
As soon as possible in October
- 2
Breckenridge
6 November 2026
- 3
Vail
13 November 2026
- 4
Park City and Whistler
20 November 2026
| Resort | Planned open |
|---|---|
| Keystone | As soon as possible in October |
| Breckenridge | 6 November 2026 |
| Vail | 13 November 2026 |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 20 November 2026 |
| Park City | 20 November 2026 |
| Heavenly | 20 November 2026 |
| Northstar | 20 November 2026 |
| Beaver Creek | 25 November 2026 |
| Crested Butte | 25 November 2026 |
| Kirkwood | 4 December 2026 |
| Stevens Pass | 4 December 2026 |
Weather can move every date. Vail Resorts newsroom, 18 August 2026. Confirm on epicpass.com before you buy.
Friend Tickets: 5 if you buy now
The April window of 10 Friend Tickets closed on 12 April 2026. The 18 August newsroom said a purchase now still includes 5 Friend Tickets: 50% off adult day tickets, 25% off child. Confirm the count on epicpass.com before you treat it as a plan.
How families use these:
- Invite grandparents or cousins for a day without buying them a full pass
- Bring a friend along on a family ski trip
- Test a resort with a first-timer before investing in lessons and gear
- Holiday trips where extended family joins for a day or two
FlexPay: Payment Plan
FlexPay spreads a family pass bill over several months. This is a convenience feature, not a discount. Same total cost, paid differently. Confirm there are no interest charges or fees before enrolling.
The European Partner Network
Not new this year, but worth highlighting if you have not explored it. Epic includes limited-day access to 32 European partner resorts across Switzerland, Austria, France, and Italy.
Best European Epic Resorts for Families
Meribel
Balanced family option in Les 3 Vallees
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
Excellent intermediate terrain, family village
Crans-Montana
Epic-owned, unlimited access, sunny plateau
Les Menuires
Budget-friendlier 3 Vallees entry
Verbier
Premium, strong childcare
Lech-Zurs
Car-free Oberlech for families
Full European family guide in Best Epic Pass Resorts for Families
Epic vs Local vs Ikon
| Pass | Adult | Youth / child | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic (fall) | $1,119 | $569 child / $889 youth | Vail, Park City, Whistler, Heavenly |
| Epic Local (fall) | $829 | $435 child / $659 youth | Breck, Keystone, Northstar, Afton Alps |
| Ikon | March on-sale $1,399 | March: child from $249. No 13-30 tier. Base was $949. | Aspen, Jackson, Palisades, Alta |
For families, Epic is the more price-transparent option this week. The 13-30 youth tier has no direct Ikon equivalent. Ikon's March on-sale answer was Base Pass $949, bundled child rates from about $249. Confirm Ikon checkout. Lifted by Ikon Pass, 4 March 2026. That page says details may have changed.
Detailed comparison in Epic vs Ikon 2026/27 for Families
Planning Notes
Fall price window
If you want the lowest published 2026/27 Epic price, buy by 7 September 2026. After that, the same pass costs more. Sunday is a deadline, not a vibe.
Friend Tickets
The April 10-ticket window is closed. Buying now still includes 5 Friend Tickets.
Youth pricing age cutoff
If you have a kid turning 13 before the season starts, check the exact age cutoff date. The difference between child ($569) and youth ($889) matters.
Ticket-to-pass credit
Still real: up to $175 back if you later buy the pass. Combined 13-30 floors of $714 / $484 are not product SKUs.
Military, veterans, Adaptive
Military pricing starts at $220. Veterans pay $633. Adaptive Pass is $543 adult / $279 child.
Epic Local blackouts
Holiday blackouts at destination resorts still include 24-31 Dec, 16-24 Jan, 13-21 Feb. Afton Alps and most Midwest hills stay unlimited.
College kids
A college student (18-22) can get their own pass at $889, less than buying day tickets for a typical trip.
Where to use it
The youth pricing is most valuable at expensive destination resorts. For resort-specific recommendations:
The youth pricing is still the material change for families this season. Friend Tickets, FlexPay, and the European network are incremental. If you have teens or college-age kids, the math stays in Epic's favor. Confirm the cart. The newsroom is not the checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Epic Pass cost for a family of 4 in fall 2026/27?
Fall prices from the 18 August 2026 Vail newsroom: 2 adults + 2 kids (5-12) is $3,376 on Epic Pass or $2,528 on Epic Local. Confirm on epicpass.com. The lowest fall price ends 7 September 2026.
What is the Epic Pass youth pricing for 2026/27?
Ages 13-30 still get 20% off the adult product. Fall newsroom figures: $889 on Epic Pass versus $1,119 adult, and $659 on Epic Local versus $829.
What are Epic Friend Tickets now?
The April window of 10 tickets is closed. The 18 August 2026 newsroom said buyers who purchase now receive 5 Friend Tickets (50% off adult day tickets, 25% off child). Confirm the current count on epicpass.com.
When do Epic resorts open in 2026/27?
Vail newsroom, 18 August 2026: Keystone as soon as possible in October, Breckenridge 6 November, Vail 13 November, Park City and Whistler 20 November. Dates can move with weather.
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