Opening day for Vail Resorts’ Australian resorts is less than 10 days away, and 12 June is the final opportunity to lock in the Epic Australia Pass for the Australian 2024 snow season and Northern Hemisphere 2024/25 snow season. The resort’s snowmaking crew has officially started for the season and have been firing the snow guns at every opportunity since 18 May. You don’t want to miss out on unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham, plus access to world-class terrain including Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu Resort in Japan, Vail Mountain in Colorado (USA) and Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis in Switzerland, and, new for the 2024/25 season, five days of access to the newly acquired Crans-Montana Mountain Resort.
“With snow storms predicted in the coming weeks and our snowmaking crews working hard at each resort since mid-May, we are really excited to start welcoming guests to the mountains.” said Rob Lloyd, Vail Resorts’ Sales & Marketing Director – Australia “Opening weekend is nearly here and there are plenty of exciting events to welcome everyone back to our beautiful mountains.”
Experience more access than ever before
Epic Australia Pass Holders receive the following access:
· Australia; Unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham for the 2024 snow season
· Access to world-class terrain for the 2024/25 Northern Hemisphere snow season, including:
o Japan; five consecutive days in each: Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu
o North America
§ 10 combined days (excludes restricted dates) at Whistler Blackcomb, Beaver Creek, Vail Mountain
§ Unlimited access (excludes restricted dates) at Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe
§ Unlimited and unrestricted access at Crested Butte, Stevens Pass, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Mount Snow, Attitash Mountain Resort, and many more.
§ Five combined days at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, including Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia, Nakiska in Alberta, and Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham in Quebec
o Switzerland; five days at each resort: Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort
o Austria; three consecutive with a required minimum stay of 3 consecutive nights at a participating Arlberg resort lodging property: Ski Arlberg (St. Anton, St. Christoph, Stuben, Lech, Zürs, Warth, Schröcken)
o France; seven consecutive days: Les 3 Vallées (Courchevel, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Val Thorens and Orelle)
o Italy; seven consecutive days: Skirama Dolomiti (Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, Folgarida-Marilleva, Pejo, Ponte di Legno-Tonale, Andalo-Fai della Paganella, Monte Bondone and Alpe Cimbra Folgaria-Lavarone)
Some peak dates are restricted. More details here.
Enjoy incredible Pass Holder benefits all season long
Epic Australia Pass Holders get significant savings on mountain experiences both in Australia and beyond:
· Australian resorts: The Epic Australia Pass includes incredible benefits at Australian resorts including six Bring-A-Mate discount invitations (offering 50% off single-day lift tickets for over half the season), 20 percent off all lessons and rentals, 15 percent off retail purchases, up to 15 percent off at Perisher-owned and Hotham-owned food and beverage outlets, exclusive access to First Tracks at Perisher and Hotham, free Night Skiing and Boarding, 15 percent off accommodations at The Station in Jindabyne and more.
· North American resorts:
o In North America, Pass Holders receive Epic Mountain Rewards which include 20 percent off lodging, on-mountain dining, rentals, group lessons and more at Vail Resorts’ owned & operated resorts during the 2024/25 Northern Hemisphere winter season.
o Perfect for skiers and riders travelling from Australia to North American resorts, My Epic Gear is a new membership with all the benefits of gear ownership, but with more choice, lower cost and no hassle. Members unlock access to over 60 of the latest ski and snowboard models, and the convenience of in-resort delivery or daily slopeside pick-up and drop-off. Memberships are limited and now available for the 2024/25 season at 12 North American mountain resorts including Whistler Blackcomb, Vail Mountain, Park City Mountain, Breckenridge, Keystone, Beaver Creek, Crested Butte, Heavenly, Northstar, Stowe, Okemo and Mount Snow.
Purchase with a new, flexible payment option
Australia’s best value season pass, the 2024 Epic Australia Pass is $1,299 for adults, $749 for children and $999 for seniors. New this season, Pass Holders will be able to pay for their Pass in four payments using PayPal Pay in 4**. This allows Pass Holders to pay for eligible purchases valued between AU$30 and $2,000 in four interest-free instalments. The first instalment is due at the time of purchase, with the following 3 instalments due every 2 weeks after the first instalment.
For more information about 2024 Epic Australia Pass benefits and to purchase a Pass before they go off sale 12 June, visit epicaustraliapass.com.au.
**PayPal Pay in 4 is available to Australian residents, 18 years and over with an Australian PayPal account for eligible purchases between $30–$2,000 AUD. Terms and eligibility apply. Eligibility for PayPal Pay in 4 is determined at the time that you select to finalise your payment with PayPal. For more information visit PayPal’s website. See full terms and conditions HERE.
