Which Ski Resorts and Destinations Can I Access With an Epic Pass?

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An Epic Pass gives you access to resorts across the Rocky Mountains, the West, the Northeast, the Midwest, and the Mid-Atlantic in North America, plus international destinations in Canada, Europe, Japan, and Australia. The exact resorts and the number of days you get at each depend on which pass you buy — a full Epic Pass covers far more than a regional or specialty pass. The 25/26 season also adds expanded Austrian access.

North American Regions Covered

Epic Pass destinations are grouped into these regions on epicpass.com:

  • Rocky Mountains — the core of the pass, including Vail, Breckenridge, and Park City (named in the site's own description).
  • West — including Whistler Blackcomb, also named in the site description.
  • Northeast
  • Midwest
  • Mid-Atlantic
  • Canada

The homepage's "Visit Our Resorts" section lists these regions alongside international ones, and a "View All Regions" link leads to the full destination list.

International Destinations

Beyond North America, the site lists these international regions:

  • Europe
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Canada (grouped with the North American regions above)

For the 25/26 season, the site flags expanded Austrian access under "New for 25/26 Season." If Austria is a priority for you, check the current pass pages for which specific resorts and days that expansion includes, since the homepage only announces the expansion rather than detailing it.

Partner Resorts

Some passes include access to Partner Resorts, listed as a separate category under Destinations. Partner access is typically more limited than access to owned Epic resorts — often a set number of days rather than unlimited — so treat it as a bonus rather than the main reason to buy.

Access Depends on Which Pass You Hold

The destination list above is the full universe of Epic coverage. What you can ski depends on your pass type:

Pass category Examples from the site Typical access
Epic Passes Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic 1–7 Day Pass Broadest access, including multiple regions
Regional Passes Tahoe Local, Tahoe Value, Keystone Plus, Summit Value, Northeast Value, Northeast Midweek Focused on one region
Specialty Military, College & Young Adult, Senior, Adaptive, Epic SchoolKids, Epic Australia Eligibility-based, with access rules tied to the group

A regional pass like Northeast Value will not get you into Vail or Whistler Blackcomb. If your goal is to ski across multiple regions or countries, you need a full Epic Pass rather than a regional one.

Two Things That Restrict Access Even on a Full Pass

  • Restricted Peak Dates — listed under Pass Information and in the help menu. Some passes block out high-demand dates (typically holidays) at certain resorts.
  • Summer Access — listed separately from winter access, so don't assume your winter pass covers summer lift operations.

How to Confirm Your Specific Resorts

  1. Go to the Pass Finder (linked in the main navigation and under Pass Information).
  2. Enter your home region and how you plan to ski.
  3. Compare the resulting passes using the Compare Passes tool.
  4. Open the individual pass page to see its resort list and any restricted dates.

This is the reliable way to check access, because the homepage only shows regions — not the resort-by-resort, day-by-day breakdown that actually determines where you can ski.