Spring Skiing Is Here. But Your Future Self Is Already Thinking About Next Season
Yes, it's still ski season. No, that's not stopping us from planning ahead.
Look, we know the mountain isn't done with you yet. The slush is slushing, the goggle tans are peaking, and spring skiing has its own chaotic charm: corn snow, park laps in a t-shirt, and après that starts suspiciously early. Live in it. Soak up every last run. You've earned it.
But here's the thing about ski people: we're always already thinking about next season. It's a sickness, honestly. The lifts aren't even closed and you're already mentally planning a trip to Whistler. And right now, that compulsion is actually going to save you money because Epic Pass prices are going up on April 12, and buying before that deadline means you'll get 10 Epic Friend Tickets instead of 6. That's four extra half-price lift tickets to drag your non-skier friends up a mountain and convert them to the cause. Consider it your public service for the season.
So finish your spring turns, enjoy the slushfest. And then come home, open your laptop, and do one productive thing before summer officially swallows you whole.
Big News for Young Riders: A 20% Discount That's Long Overdue
Here's the headline that's genuinely exciting: Vail Resorts is rolling out a 20% discount on Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass products for anyone aged 13–30. That's up to $220 USD in savings, with the Epic Pass launching at $869 USD and the Epic Local Pass at $649 USD for young skiers and riders.
If you've ever used "passes are too expensive" as your reason for sitting out a season, that argument just got significantly weaker. The future of skiing depends on the next generation getting on the mountain, and it finally feels like the industry is putting its money where its mouth is.
Rode a Lift Ticket This Season? There's a Bonus for You Too
Already hit the slopes this winter on a day ticket? Vail Resorts is rewarding you for it. If you visited any of their 37 North American resorts on a lift ticket during the 2025/26 season, you're eligible to save up to $175 USD off select Epic Pass products, including the Whistler Blackcomb Unlimited Season Pass.
Stack that lift ticket discount with the youth pricing and things get genuinely wild. We're talking an Epic Pass for as low as $694 USD, or an Epic Local Pass for just $474 USD for riders aged 13–30. For a full season of unlimited skiing, that's hard to argue with.
Canadian & Washington State Residents: EDGE Cards Are at Their Cheapest
Not ready to commit to a full season pass? EDGE Cards, the day pass option for Canadian and Washington State residents, are currently at their lowest price of the year, starting at just $88 CAD per day. If you're a casual-but-serious skier who wants flexibility without sacrificing value, this is your moment.
What You Actually Get With an Epic Pass
Beyond the savings, the Epic Pass unlocks a genuinely ridiculous amount of mountain access. We're talking Whistler Blackcomb, Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Stowe and dozens more, all on a single pass. Next season at Whistler, Wonder Routes are back: curated trail networks designed to help you discover hidden gem runs, the best alpine viewpoints, secret glade stashes, and every worthy après stop on the mountain. It's basically a guided tour for people who hate guided tours.
The social experience is leveling up too. Live music on-mountain — DJs, artists, full performances — is part of the season at many Vail resorts. New food and beverage experiences are rolling out across destinations, with elevated, Instagrammable eats that actually match the energy of each resort. And with Epic Mountain Rewards, all pass holders get 20% off on-mountain dining all season long. Every run, every day.
The Bottom Line
Buy before April 12. Lock in 10 Epic Friend Tickets, pay the lowest price of the year, and, if you're 13–30, stack that new youth discount on top. Future you, ripping a powder day in January while your coworkers are trudging through a grey Tuesday, will be extremely grateful you did this now.
Spring skiing is the ending. An Epic Pass is the beginning of what comes next.
Buy your Epic Pass at epicpass.com
