The 2026 Epic Australia Pass provides access to 90+ resorts worldwide – from resorts close to home like Perisher, Falls Creek, and Hotham, to Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, Vail Mountain in Colorado, Hakuba Valley in Japan, and Sölden in Austria. While it’s incredible to have options, if it’s so hard to choose between your favourite snacks at ALDI’s, how are you supposed to decide where to ski with your friends and family?
Below are three top Epic Australia Pass destinations for Aussies to inspire your readers. Purchase an Epic Australia Pass at its lowest price for the 2026 season (adults: AU$1,045; children: AU$589) before prices go up after 15 October.
1. For Foodies: Whistler Blackcomb
The vast, rugged terrain of North America’s largest ski resort is world-famous – and a resort of Whistler Blackcomb’s size and calibre has its hidden gems, like the burgeoning on-mountain culinary scene. There is a new “Wonder Route,” the Après Route, for skiers and riders to explore the mountain’s most notable restaurants, highlighting fine dining at Christine’s and signature cocktails at Garibaldi Lift Co. Foodies can’t skip the melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon buns at Chick Pea’s, Crystal Hut’s famous buttermilk waffle breakfast (a long-time local favourite), and the Indigenous-inspired menu at Raven’s Nest. For those who practice the art of the long lunch, the Winemaker Lunch Series at Steeps Bar & Grill features local dishes paired with world-class wines from British Columbia’s own Okanagan wine region.
2026 Epic Australia Pass Holders receive 10 days combined access to Whistler Blackcomb and Vail Mountain in the 26/27 North American winter season. Days do not have to be consecutive. Excludes restricted peak dates.
2. For Families: Park City Mountain
After a long flight from Australia, Park City Mountain is just 35 minutes away from the Salt Lake City airport, providing access to boundless terrain and Utah’s famous light, fluffy snow in record time. Park City Mountain is set to debut the new Sunrise Gondola for winter 2025/26, replacing the Sunrise limited-access lift with a high-speed 10-person gondola for faster, more reliable access out of Canyons Village all the way to the Red Pine Lodge area. Canyons Village is the ideal home base for families, with hotels like the Grand Summit Hotel (Pass Holders receive 20% off!) mere steps from the slopes and Ski and Ride School.
2026 Epic Australia Pass Holders receive unlimited access to Park City, excluding restricted peak dates in the 26/27 North American winter season.
3. For Adventurers: Crested Butte
For expert skiers and boarders craving thrilling terrain and a local experience off the beaten path, Crested Butte Mountain Resort should be on the bucket list. Recognized as the birthplace of inbounds extreme skiing and riding, it is home to over 150 uniquely named zones in the legendary Steeps. From Rambo, the steepest tree-cut ski run in North America, to iconic hike-to terrain like Spellbound, Phoenix, and Teocalli Bowls, Crested Butte boasts 561 acres of unparalleled expert terrain. It’s a true proving ground, designed to challenge even the most seasoned skiers and riders who dare to explore it. The town itself is as charming as it gets, and free buses run from the mountain to the main street until midnight, making it easy to explore the restaurants and nightlife.
2026 Epic Australia Pass Holders receive unlimited, unrestricted access to Crested Butte in the 26/27 North American winter season.
