What is the Epic Pass?
There are many Epic Pass products that provide access to Vail Resorts owned and operated destinations as well as other partner resorts that have an alliance with the Epic Pass like Sun Valley and Snowbasin. Sun Valley and Snowbasin will accept four Epic Pass products starting with the 2019-20 season: Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic 4, 5, 6, and 7-Day Pass.
Why did Sun Valley and Snowbasin decide to join the Epic Pass for next season?
Sun Valley and Snowbasin wanted to provide more options for our guests and to be a part of the industry-leading pass. The Epic Pass is strictly a season pass alliance and does not constitute any ownership with Vail Resorts.
What is the relationship between Sun Valley, Snowbasin, and Vail Resorts?
Sun Valley and Snowbasin are 100% independently-owned and operated. They have formed an alliance with Vail Resorts to offer benefits to each other’s season pass holders.
What benefits will Sun Valley and Snowbasin season pass holders receive at Vail Resorts owned and operated destinations?
For the 2019-2020 season, Sun Valley Challenger Pass and College Pass, and Snowbasin Premier Pass holders will receive 50% off the one-day window lift ticket price at all Vail Resorts owned and operated destinations. This benefit is non-transferable and only the Sun Valley or Snowbasin named pass holder can use this benefit. Vail Resorts owned and operated destinations include:
United States
California | Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood
Colorado | Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte
Michigan | Mt. Brighton
Minnesota | Afton Alps
New Hampshire | Mt. Sunapee
Utah | Park City
Vermont | Stowe, Okemo
Washington | Stevens Pass
Wisconsin | Wilmot Mountain
Canada
British Columbia / Whistler Blackcomb
Other International
Australia / Perisher (2020 ski season)
Australia/ Falls Creek
Australia / Hotham
Which 2019-2020 Epic Season Pass products provide access to skiing and riding at Sun Valley and Snowbasin?
The following season pass products that provide access to Sun Valley and Snowbasin, beginning with the 2019-20 winter season:
Epic Pass: Epic Pass holders will receive seven days of skiing or snowboarding with no blackout dates at both Sun Valley and Snowbasin and 50 percent off of one-day window lift ticket prices after their respective days have been redeemed.
Epic Local Pass: Epic Pass holders will receive two days of skiing or snowboarding with blackout restricted dates at both Sun Valley and Snowbasin and 50 percent off of one-day window lift ticket prices after their respective days have been redeemed.
Epic Day Pass: Epic 4-Day Pass, Epic 5-Day Pass, Epic 6-Day Pass, and Epic 7-Day Pass holders will receive up to seven days total of skiing or snowboarding at Sun Valley or Snowbasin with no blackout dates as part of their total days purchased. After the purchased days are used, regardless of the resort at which they were redeemed, pass holders can get 50 percent off additional lift tickets at Sun Valley or Snowbasin. For full access details, please visit https://www.epicpass.com/Passes/Epic-Day-Pass.
For Epic Day Pass products with holiday restrictions, blackout dates apply across all resorts. Epic 1-Day Pass, Epic 2-Day Pass, and Epic 3-Day Pass holders will not receive access to Sun Valley or Snowbasin as part of their pass.
How do Sun Valley Challenger, Young Adult Challenger or Snowbasin Premier season pass holders receive discounted lift tickets at Vail Resorts-owned and operated destinations?
Sun Valley Challenger pass holders or Snowbasin Premier Pass holders visiting a Vail Resorts property must bring their respective pass to a Vail Resorts pass office to purchase a discounted lift ticket.
Can Sun Valley and Snowbasin season pass holders use the Vail Resorts discounted lift ticket benefit before or after Sun Valley or Snowbasin opens/closes for the season?
Yes – as long as it’s during the 2019-20 season.
Do the discounts (e.g., discounts on food, etc.) for Sun Valley Challenger or Snowbasin Premier season pass holders apply at Vail Resorts-owned and operated destinations?
No - the Sun Valley Challenger and Snowbasin Premier Season pass discounts are only valid at those respective resorts.
Do Sun Valley Challenger Pass holders or Snowbasin Premier Pass holders receive summer lift access at Vail Resorts-owned and operated destinations?
No - Sun Valley or Snowbasin season passes with summer benefits are only valid at those respective resorts.
Do Epic Pass holder discounts (e.g., discounts on food, etc.) apply at Sun Valley or Snowbasin?
No - the Epic Pass discounts are only valid at Vail Resorts-owned and operated destinations.
Do Epic Pass holders get summer lift access at Sun Valley or Snowbasin?
No - the Epic Pass holder summer benefits are only valid at Vail Resorts-owned and operated destinations.
Can Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic 4, 5, 6, and 7-Day, pass holders use their resort charge at Sun Valley or Snowbasin?
No - Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic 4, 5, 6, and 7-Day resort charge is only available at Vail Resorts-owned and operated destinations.
Is the Military Epic Pass good at Sun Valley or Snowbasin?
No - However, both Sun Valley and Snowbasin provide substantial discounts to active-duty military, retired military, and veterans.
Is EPIC Australia or Tahoe Local good at Sun Valley?
No – Other Value and Reginal Passes do not include benefits at Sun Valley or Snow Basin.
Do other Vail Resorts season pass products offer access to Sun Valley and Snowbasin starting with the 2019-20 season?
Yes - Vail Resorts Club Pass, Lifetime Pass, Adaptive Full Pass, Employee Lifetime Pass, and the Epic Merchant Pass.
Are Epic Pass Buddy Tickets valid at Sun Valley or Snowbasin?
No - Epic Pass Buddy Tickets will not be valid for use at Sun Valley or Snowbasin.
Are Epic Pass "Ski With A Friend" tickets valid at Sun Valley or Snowbasin?
No - Epic Pass "Ski with a Friend" tickets will not be valid for use at Sun Valley or Snowbasin.
Is the Vail Resorts "Turn In Your Ticket" program valid with a Sun Valley or Snowbasin lift ticket?
No - the Vail Resorts "Turn In Your Ticket" program is only valid with lift tickets at all Vail Resorts owned and operated properties.
Will EpicMix be available at either Sun Valley Resort or Snowbasin?
No – EpicMix is only available at most Vail Resorts owned and operated properties.
Will Sun Valley and Snowbasin continue to be part of the Mountain Collective™ Pass?
Mountain Collective™ pass holders will continue to have access to Sun Valley and Snowbasin during the remainder of the 2018-2019 ski season. Beginning with the 2019-2020 season, neither Sun Valley nor Snowbasin will be part of the Mountain Collective™.
