Epic Pass 2026/27: What Families Need to Know
Ages 13–30 save 20%. Here's what that means for your family's ski budget.
Updated April 2026. Epic Pass pricing verified against epicpass.com. Friend Ticket offer ends April 12.
Epic Pass 2026/27 is on sale with one change that directly affects family budgets: ages 13–30 now save 20%. That's $220 off per teen or young adult on the full Epic Pass, $160 off on Epic Local. For families with multiple teens or college-age kids, this shifts the value calculation meaningfully.
Additional changes: 10 Friend Tickets with early purchase, a FlexPay payment plan, and the ongoing European partner network covering 32 resorts. Here's what each change means for family planning.
Youth Pricing: The Numbers That Matter
Epic Pass 2026/27 Pricing
| Age Group | Epic Pass | Epic Local |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (31+) | $1,089 | $809 |
| Teen (13–17) NEW: 20% off | $869 | $649 |
| Young Adult (18–30) NEW: 20% off | $869 | $649 |
| Child (5–12) | $555 | $425 |
Family Cost Scenarios
Family with young kids
2 adults + 2 kids (ages 6, 9)
$3,288
Epic / $2,468 Local
No youth pricing impact — kids under 13
Family with teens
2 adults + 2 teens (ages 14, 16)
$3,916
Epic / $2,916 Local
Saves $440 on Epic / $320 on Local vs all-adult
Mixed ages
2 adults + 1 teen (15) + 1 kid (10)
$3,602
Epic / $2,692 Local
Teen saves $220 / $160
Parents + college kid
2 adults + 1 young adult (20)
$3,047
Epic / $2,267 Local
Young adult saves $220 / $160 vs adult rate
Multi-generational
2 adults + 2 teens + 1 young adult (22)
$4,785
Epic / $3,565 Local
Saves $660 on Epic / $480 on Local
The youth pricing is most impactful for families with multiple teens (savings multiply), families with college-age kids who previously paid adult rates, and multi-generational trips where ages 13–30 are represented.
Friend Tickets: 10 Included Before April 12
Purchase a 2026/27 Epic Pass before April 12 and receive 10 Friend Tickets — discounted day tickets at Epic resorts for people who don't have a pass. This is a limited-time offer tied to early purchase.
How families use these:
- Invite grandparents or cousins for a day on the mountain 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
Check epicpass.com for full Friend Ticket terms including valid resorts and blackout dates. We'll update this section when complete terms are published.
FlexPay: Payment Plan
FlexPay spreads your family's $2,400–$5,000 in pass costs over several months. This is a convenience feature, not a discount — same total cost, distributed differently. Confirm there are no interest charges or fees before enrolling.
The European Partner Network
Not new this year, but worth highlighting if you haven't explored it. Epic includes limited-day access to 32 European partner resorts across Switzerland, Austria, France, and Italy — some of the most famous ski areas in the world.
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 Ikon: Quick Price Comparison
| Epic Pass | Ikon Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $1,089 | from $1,399 |
| Teen/Young Adult (13–30) | $869 | No comparable tier yet |
| Child (5–12) | $555 | TBD |
| Budget option | Epic Local: $809 | Ikon Base: TBD |
For families, Epic is currently the more price-transparent option. The 13–30 youth tier has no Ikon equivalent yet. Ikon may offer competitive family pricing when published.
Detailed comparison in Epic vs Ikon 2026/27 for Families
Planning Notes
April 12 deadline
The Friend Ticket offer expires April 12. Decide before then if those 10 tickets matter to your family.
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 ($555) and youth ($869) matters.
European trip planning
If European access is part of your justification, start lodging research now. Alpine towns book early, especially during school holidays.
College kids
A college student (18-22) can get their own pass at $869 — less than buying day tickets for a typical ski trip.
Where to use it
The youth pricing is most valuable at expensive destination resorts. For resort-specific recommendations:
The youth pricing is the material change for families this season. Everything else — Friend Tickets, FlexPay, the European network — is incremental. If you have teens or college-age kids, the math has shifted in Epic's favor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Epic Pass cost for a family of 4 in 2026/27?
For a family with 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 5-12): $3,288 on Epic Pass ($1,089 × 2 + $555 × 2) or $2,468 on Epic Local ($809 × 2 + $425 × 2). Families with teens (13-17) pay $869 per teen instead of $555, but save 20% vs. adult pricing.
What is the Epic Pass youth pricing for 2026/27?
Ages 13-30 now get 20% off: $869 on Epic Pass (vs $1,089 adult) and $649 on Epic Local (vs $809 adult). This saves a family with two teens $440 on Epic Pass or $320 on Epic Local compared to adult rates.
What are Epic Friend Tickets?
Purchase a 2026/27 Epic Pass before April 12, 2026, and receive 10 Friend Tickets — discounted day tickets at Epic resorts for people who don't have a pass. Useful for inviting grandparents, cousins, or friends on family ski trips.
Is Epic Pass or Ikon Pass better for families?
Epic tends to be more price-transparent for families: adult pass is $1,089 (vs Ikon from $1,399), and the new 13-30 youth tier has no Ikon equivalent yet. Epic also includes 32 European partner resorts. Ikon has stronger coverage in Japan, New Zealand, and select US destinations. See our full comparison guide for details.
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