Falls Creek, 13 August 2025 – Skiers and boarders who have enjoyed 265cm+ of snowfall so far this season can look forward to more powder days next year with 2026 Epic Australia Passes now on sale at the lowest price of the year. Epic Australia Pass ($AU1,045 adults; $AU599 children) continues to be Australia's best value season pass with unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham, plus access to world-class mountains like Whistler Blackcomb (Canada), Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu Resort (Japan), Vail Mountain (Colorado), and recently added Verbier 4 Vallées (Switzerland) and Sölden (Austria).
“On top of the incredible snowfall this season, the launch of the Mt Perisher 6 chairlift cut ride time nearly in half and unlocked access to even more skiable terrain,” said Nathan Butterworth, Vice President and General Manager of Perisher Ski Resort. “It’s an exciting time to be part of the Australian ski scene— and for those who want to experience more powder here at home and abroad, now is the perfect time to start planning for next winter.”
Ski and Ride Close to Home or Around the Globe at World-Class Mountain Resorts
Skiers and boarders who purchase an Epic Australia Pass or Epic Australia 4-Day Pass in advance of the season receive a significantly better deal than those who purchase lift tickets online or at the resort on the day.
· Epic Australia Pass (AU$1,045 adults; AU$599 children) Epic Australia Pass continues to be Australia’s best value season pass, with unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham, as well as access to more than 80 world-class resorts overseas in the 2026/27 Northern Hemisphere winter season.
- Epic Australia Pass includes 10 days of access to Whistler Blackcomb in Canada and Vail Mountain in Colorado (US), five consecutive days of access to Rusutsu Resort in Japan, and access to recently added ski areas in Europe: Verbier 4 Vallées in Switzerland; Sölden, Silvretta Montafon, Mayrhofen and Hintertux, and Salbaach and Zell am See-Kaprun in Austria*.
- Epic Australia Adaptive Pass is available for AU$599.
· Epic Australia 4-Day Pass (AU$589 adults; AU$335 children) provides four days combined access that can be used non-consecutively across Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham, for AU$148 per day beginning winter 2026. Purchase an Epic Australia 4-Day Pass while prices are at their lowest and decide later when and where to use it.
Whistler Blackcomb: The Ultimate Adventure for Aussies
For Australians looking to take their snow adventures overseas, Whistler Blackcomb stands in a league of its own. In the 2026/27 North American winter season, 2026 Epic Australia Pass Holders can explore the diverse, expansive terrain of the largest ski resort in North America, self-guided by the new Wonder Routes, alongside an Olympian or by heli-skiing. The sweeping views of the Coast Mountains are unforgettable on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, an unparalleled perspective of British Columbia's rooftop with towering volcanic peaks and ancient glaciers.
Winter Adventure Has Its Perks
Epic Australia Pass Holders receive the best deal in North America and Australia with exclusive savings. 2026 Epic Australia Pass Holders and Epic Australia 4-Day Pass Holders will receive exclusive Pass Benefits on resort experiences in Australia including 20 per cent off all lessons and rentals, 15 per cent off accommodations at The Station in Jindabyne, 15 per cent off retail purchases, 15 per cent off at Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham-owned food and beverage outlets, access to night skiing and boarding across all three Australian resorts, exclusive access to First Tracks at Perisher and Hotham, and more. The Epic Australia Pass also includes six Bring-A-Mate discount invitations offering up to 50 per cent off single-day lift tickets.
When visiting Vail Resorts in North America, Pass Holders can unlock Epic Mountain Rewards and receive 20 per cent off lodging, on-mountain dining, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals and more at Vail Resorts’ 37 owned and operated resorts during the 2026/27 Northern Hemisphere winter season.
Choose a Flexible Payment Option
Skiers and boarders purchasing an Epic Australia Pass or Epic Australia 4-Day Pass can access their favourite resorts for just AU$49 upfront, with the remainder of the balance payable the week of 4 May 2026. In addition, 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 AU$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 2026 Epic Australia Pass and to purchase a Pass, visit epicaustraliapass.com.au.
*Access varies per resort. Learn more here.
**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.
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About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia – all available on the company’s industry-changing Epic Pass. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.
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Dani Wright, Dani.Wright@vailresorts.com.au