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2023 Epic Australia Pass on sale now; includes new access to Switzerland’s Andermatt-Sedrun resort
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The Epic Australia Pass will now include five days of unrestricted access to Andermatt-Sedrun resort in Switzerland
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Guests can lock in a pass for just AU$49 upfront; Pass Holder benefits include Bring-A-Mate tickets, discounts on lessons, rentals, food and beverage and more
17 Aug. 2022 – Skiers and riders have enjoyed an incredible season to date with plenty of amazing skiing and boarding to come. Now is the best time to begin planning ahead for next winter: Vail Resorts’ Epic Australia Pass is now available to purchase for the 2023 winter season, offering the best deal for experiencing next year’s snow at premier resorts across Australia, Japan, Canada, the U.S. and now, Switzerland. The Epic Australia Pass provides unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham, as well as access to the best resorts across the world including Whistler Blackcomb, Vail and Andermatt-Sedrun.
“We are thrilled to have experienced such an excellent start to the season, and are already dreaming of next winter’s bluebird and fresh snow days on the slopes,” said Rob Lloyd, Director of Sales & Marketing – Australia, Vail Resorts. “The Epic Australia Pass offers the best value for experiencing the finest mountains Australia has to offer. And next season, we are proud to offer skiers and riders five days of unrestricted access to our newly acquired Andermatt-Sedrun resort in Switzerland, in addition to world-class mountains like Vail, Park City and Whistler Blackcomb in North America.”
Epic Australia Pass Provides Unbeatable Value Year Round
Priced at AU$899 for adults, AU$515 for students (up to year 12) and AU$699 for seniors (65+), the Epic Australia Pass pays for itself in just five days*. Skiers and riders can access their favourite resorts for just AU$49 upfront, with the remainder of the balance payable in early May 2023.
The Epic Australia Pass access begins with the 2023 Australian snow season and concludes with the 2023/24 snow season in the Northern Hemisphere. It provides:
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Unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham
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Five consecutive days with no blackout dates at both Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu, Japan for the 2023/24 season
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10 days in total across Whistler Blackcomb, Vail and Beaver Creek in North America (holiday restrictions apply; consecutive days not required)
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Five days of unrestricted access to Andermatt-Sedrun, a renowned destination ski resort in Central Switzerland
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Access to premier ski areas across the United States, including: Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California, and many more in the 2023/24 season (holiday restrictions apply to select resorts)
*based on 5 single day adult lift tickets at Perisher in 2022
Season-Long Savings
In addition to unparalleled value in skiing and riding, Epic Australia Pass provides additional discounts and benefits for Pass Holders, including:
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Six Bring-A-Mate tickets for up to 50 percent off for friends and family
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20 percent off lessons and rentals
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Up to 15 percent off purchases at select retail outlets at Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham
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Lodging and on-mountain dining discounts at Perisher and Hotham
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Access to First Tracks at Perisher and Hotham
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In-resort benefits with Epic Mountain Rewards at North American resorts
Epic Australia Adaptive Pass
The Epic Australia Adaptive Pass is priced at AU$549 for adults, AU$299 for students and AU$409 for seniors. Launched in April 2022, the Epic Australia Adaptive Pass provides people with impairments and disabilities the chance to experience the magic of our resorts and develop their on-snow abilities, without additional costs.
Epic Military Pass
Priced at AU$215 for Active, Retired and Veteran Military and their dependents, the Military Epic Pass provides unlimited, unrestricted, discounted access to world class resorts in North America for the 2022/23 season and Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek for the 2023 winter season. For Australian service member eligibility and verification and to purchase a Military Epic Pass, visit epicpass.com.
Plan Confidently with Epic Coverage
The 2023 Epic Australia Pass includes Epic Coverage, which may provide refunds for certain qualifying events. Refunds are subject to eligibility and based on your Epic Coverage elections and the Epic Coverage Terms & Conditions.
For more information about 2023 Epic Australia Pass benefits and to purchase a pass, visit epicaustraliapass.com.au.
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About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. Vail Resorts' subsidiaries currently operate 41 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia; Andermatt-Sedrun in Switzerland; Stowe, Mount Snow, Okemo in Vermont; Hunter Mountain in New York; Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched in New Hampshire; Stevens Pass in Washington; Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Jack Frost and Big Boulder in Pennsylvania; Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine and Mad River in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Wilmot in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and Paoli Peaks in Indiana. Vail Resorts owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the Rock Resorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.