Is the Epic Pass Worth It for 2026-27?
The short answer: The Epic Pass ($1,119) covers 38 ski resorts across 7 countries for the 2026-27 season. PassCast's average skiability rating across its mountains is currently 53/100, and it breaks even in about 4 days at its flagship resorts (flagship peak-day ticket $279). This season's best-forecast mountains on the pass are Heavenly (72), Whistler Blackcomb (72), Vail (71).
The numbers
Breakeven is the pass price divided by a typical peak-window day ticket ($279) at its flagship mountains. Ski more days than that and the pass wins. Next price increase expected early September 2026; sales typically end early December.
Unlimited, unrestricted access at all Vail Resorts mountains — no blackouts, no reservations. Official pass site →
Should you buy it? Run your planThe verdict depends on which mountains you ski and how many days — not a blanket answer
PassCast's Pass Finder values the Epic Pass across your whole season — home mountain plus trip legs — honoring day caps and shared allotments, then ranks it against every other pass by expected savings across 10,000 simulated seasons.
Deciding between the big two? See our Epic vs Ikon 2026-27 comparison.
Epic Pass resorts, ranked by 2026-27 snow forecast
This is the forecast-driven part: every Epic Pass mountain PassCast tracks, sorted by this season's skiability rating. Updated daily.
| # | Resort | Region | Skiability | Median snow | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heavenly CA/NV | Sierra | 72 | 368" | Unlimited |
| 2 | Whistler Blackcomb BC | Western Canada | 72 | 424" | Unlimited |
| 3 | Vail CO | Colorado | 71 | 355" | Unlimited |
| 4 | Breckenridge CO | Colorado | 71 | 360" | Unlimited |
| 5 | Beaver Creek CO | Colorado | 69 | 328" | Unlimited |
| 6 | Northstar CA | Sierra | 69 | 361" | Unlimited |
| 7 | Kirkwood CA | Sierra | 69 | 360" | Unlimited |
| 8 | Rusutsu JP | Japan | 69 | 465" | 5 days |
Showing the 8 best-forecast mountains of 38 on the Epic Pass. See the full global rankings.
Epic Pass 2026-27: straight answers
- Is the Epic Pass worth it for the 2026-27 season?
- The Epic Pass ($1,119) covers 38 ski resorts across 7 countries for the 2026-27 season. PassCast's average skiability rating across its mountains is currently 53/100, and it breaks even in about 4 days at its flagship resorts (flagship peak-day ticket $279). This season's best-forecast mountains on the pass are Heavenly (72), Whistler Blackcomb (72), Vail (71). Whether it pays off for you depends on how many days you'll ski — at $279 a peak-window day ticket, you break even around day 4. Use the Pass Finder to run your exact plan through 10,000 simulated seasons.
- How many resorts are on the Epic Pass for 2026-27?
- PassCast tracks 38 Epic Pass resorts across 7 countries with daily snow forecasts. Unlimited, unrestricted access at all Vail Resorts mountains — no blackouts, no reservations.
- How much does the Epic Pass cost for 2026-27?
- Epic Pass is $1,119 as of July 2026 (rose from $1,089 launch on May 25, 2026). Next price increase expected early September 2026; sales typically end early December.
- Which Epic Pass resorts will have the best snow in 2026-27?
- As of today's simulation, the top-forecast Epic Pass mountains are Heavenly (skiability 72), Whistler Blackcomb (skiability 72), Vail (skiability 71), Breckenridge (skiability 71), Beaver Creek (skiability 69). Rankings update daily as ENSO, seasonal outlooks, and live observations change.
Prices verified July 2026 (rose from $1,089 launch on May 25, 2026). Not affiliated with Epic Pass. Forecasts are probabilistic and updated daily — see methodology.