The Price of Paradise: What This Year's Epic Pass Hike Says About Ski Resort Access The news has been out for a while now: Vail Resorts will raise prices by 5 10% on its various pass options, including the Epic Pass.
While some skiers might shrug this off as just another annual price hike, it's worth examining what's behind this trend and what it portends for the future of ski resort access.
The Rise of Ski Resort Consolidation Vail Resorts continues to gobble up smaller resorts, adding them to its portfolio under the Epic Pass umbrella.