Also, for any military vets, Palisades offers a veteran season pass with the usual blackout dates (opening weekend, Christmas to New Years, MLK (?)) for $169.
Epic pass is $550 for veterans, just a heads up! It’s bad ass. Compared to Ikon which only has a retired or active pass which means you have to have served 20 years or be active duty to get ANY benefit.
The Epic Day pass is also good if you have a different pass and want to hit one of the Epic mountains for a trip with friends or some other reason. I got a 2 day pass last year for a trip before thanksgiving before my mountain opened. Great Video keep it up.
I'm a SoCal so it's been IKON for a while. For NoCal I did Heavenly and Palisades last year and preferred ICON's Palisades. For SoCal its always Mammoth. Even with the drive it will be a great weekend. Travel to Utah... it's the Bird. Travel to Colorado it's the Aspens.
I've always wanted to start skiing and snowboarding since I was a kid. I finally got the epic pass for this season and I cant wait to get out every chance I get this winter
The mountains on the Epic pass on the East are closer to home if you live in Boston which is good if you want a home mountain. Stowe is the only mountain with blackout dates on the East with the Epic local pass. On the Ikon pass you only have Stratton and Sugarbush for unlimited with don’t have blackout dates. In VT, you can’t go wrong with either pass but it all depends on what mountains you want to ski. In NH, the Epic pass has Crotched, Sunapee, Attitash and Wildcat which are unlimited while Ikon only has Loon. The White Mountain superpass is another option for NH. In Maine, the Ikon pass has Sunday River and Sugsrloaf while the Epic pass doesn’t have any mountains. I had the Ikon pass and left it to get a Killington season pass so I have unlimited access and could head up when I want doing 3 3 day weekends plus before my home mountain opens and after my home mountain closes. I get my use out of my home mountain when I don’t head north.
Really good video ! I agree that so much depends upon where you live and which resorts you love. I do really like the days option that Epic has so you can still enjoy a resort for a trip but get the discount. What I forgot to consider was the additional discounts you get. Good call. When I go to Mammoth IKON pass holders get discounts on food and merch. Its a nice extra perk to get. Looking forward to your review of the IKON pass.
Great video on the pros and cons.I'd love to see you spend some time out east one year to explore our options and give an objective opinion on where to go and if EPIC is worth it here. I've been doing it the last three seasons since we do 20-30 days, mostly in NJ/NYC (primarily Hunter), a few weekends in VT (Okemo and Stowe), and whatever time we can make it out West (Park City and BC/Vail this past year). It's now starting to become a major factor in how we travel though since my older Groms are 7 and have to be on full EPICs now, so to make the most, instead of heading to our local mountain most weeks, we'll do Hunter and are planning trips to Stowe and Christmas as Whistler plus any weekend we can get in VT and out West.
thanks man! i know it would definitely be helpful to a lot of people if i got a read on the east coast mountains someday. my plan is to definitely check them out - its just hard to leave the west especially after the winter we had last year!
The unlimited pass seems like the best. Why pay 600 for a 7 day pass. When you can get unlimited for 900?! I'm in the eastcoast and just learning about this pass. I can't believe its only 900, when single day tickets at my local mountain are 110. Such an amazing deal to be able to go to all those places for only 900. Great video!
The PNW is a hard sale for Washingtonians considering Epic or Ikon. You’re right, Epic only gets you one in state resort Stevens, and Whistler just 4 hours away in BC. The sad trade off is Ikon only gives 7 days each at Crystal and Snoqualmie. So if you plan to ski more than 14 days in state, you’re out of luck.
Got mine. Loveland just released their 4 pak. They are transferable to who you want to take. I buy one to take 3 friends when the season ends. Let's see Copper and the Evil Empire Do That With Their 4 Paks.
Pennsylvania skiing generally not worth the cost and time. Been doing it for decades and it usually sucks. It is good for learning to ski on ice and in other shite conditions. That's it. Luis, I just upgraded to the full pass last night to go to Kicking Horse. Be there Feb 3-10. If you're there then, beers on me.
So I got 3 days of the epic 7 day pass, and I paid for the extra “peak dates” package. Does that cover blackout dates (I’m planning to propose to my gf Jan 13/2024 at keystone, but I see it listed as a blackout date) the website and app haven’t been helpful and I haven’t been able to get anyone on the phone.
@@LucasCatania17 I didn't get any discounts at Epic Gear so I didn't buy anything.. I made sure that I spent an additional $90 so that I could get my $25 deal on $250 at Christy's Sports.. Epic Gear did have better deals on used skis than Christy's Sports...
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just a friendly reminder that ski season is coming soon! don't forget to secure your passes for the season!
already did
Also, for any military vets, Palisades offers a veteran season pass with the usual blackout dates (opening weekend, Christmas to New Years, MLK (?)) for $169.
That is an incredible, well deserved deal. Thank you for your service!
@@LucasCatania17 thanks for the support Lucas! I just started skiing last year at Sugarbowl; it was great to see you visit that resort!
Zach - which branch dude? USAF 🙋♂️ ✌️ Thanks for the info!
@@BreauxSegreto I was Marine Corps; got out this year.
@@zachmillang2903 Nice 👍 My dad was a Marine … Semper Fidelis 🤘🙏
Epic pass is $550 for veterans, just a heads up! It’s bad ass. Compared to Ikon which only has a retired or active pass which means you have to have served 20 years or be active duty to get ANY benefit.
that is awesome news, but absolutely deserves to be even more discounted imo. thank you for your service.
The Epic Day pass is also good if you have a different pass and want to hit one of the Epic mountains for a trip with friends or some other reason. I got a 2 day pass last year for a trip before thanksgiving before my mountain opened. Great Video keep it up.
yes absolutely! good point. i was surprised at how discounted the day prices were with it!
Love that you're building up our "STOKE"!! Keep up the preseason hype...nice summary.... Think snow!
Yes should be a good one!
I'm a SoCal so it's been IKON for a while. For NoCal I did Heavenly and Palisades last year and preferred ICON's Palisades. For SoCal its always Mammoth. Even with the drive it will be a great weekend. Travel to Utah... it's the Bird. Travel to Colorado it's the Aspens.
Totally agree man! Want to get to Colorado more this year!
I've always wanted to start skiing and snowboarding since I was a kid. I finally got the epic pass for this season and I cant wait to get out every chance I get this winter
that is awesome to hear dude. be safe and have fun out there.
The mountains on the Epic pass on the East are closer to home if you live in Boston which is good if you want a home mountain. Stowe is the only mountain with blackout dates on the East with the Epic local pass. On the Ikon pass you only have Stratton and Sugarbush for unlimited with don’t have blackout dates. In VT, you can’t go wrong with either pass but it all depends on what mountains you want to ski. In NH, the Epic pass has Crotched, Sunapee, Attitash and Wildcat which are unlimited while Ikon only has Loon. The White Mountain superpass is another option for NH. In Maine, the Ikon pass has Sunday River and Sugsrloaf while the Epic pass doesn’t have any mountains. I had the Ikon pass and left it to get a Killington season pass so I have unlimited access and could head up when I want doing 3 3 day weekends plus before my home mountain opens and after my home mountain closes. I get my use out of my home mountain when I don’t head north.
wow thank you for sharing. sounds like you are a wealth of knowledge for the northeast passes!!
@@LucasCatania17I have done both passes in the East.
Really good video ! I agree that so much depends upon where you live and which resorts you love. I do really like the days option that Epic has so you can still enjoy a resort for a trip but get the discount. What I forgot to consider was the additional discounts you get. Good call. When I go to Mammoth IKON pass holders get discounts on food and merch. Its a nice extra perk to get. Looking forward to your review of the IKON pass.
thanks bryan! the day passes are great so you can get an ikon but still purchase a few days at epic resorts! the discounts are the best haha!
Great video on the pros and cons.I'd love to see you spend some time out east one year to explore our options and give an objective opinion on where to go and if EPIC is worth it here. I've been doing it the last three seasons since we do 20-30 days, mostly in NJ/NYC (primarily Hunter), a few weekends in VT (Okemo and Stowe), and whatever time we can make it out West (Park City and BC/Vail this past year). It's now starting to become a major factor in how we travel though since my older Groms are 7 and have to be on full EPICs now, so to make the most, instead of heading to our local mountain most weeks, we'll do Hunter and are planning trips to Stowe and Christmas as Whistler plus any weekend we can get in VT and out West.
thanks man! i know it would definitely be helpful to a lot of people if i got a read on the east coast mountains someday. my plan is to definitely check them out - its just hard to leave the west especially after the winter we had last year!
Only reason to get a ikon pass in the East is to ski Killington .
ah good to know! makes it tough to decide then!
If you're active military ot retired military Epic is $167! Worth mentioning. Vets get it under $600.
thank you for your service!
I can't wait for ski season! Love this time of year out here in the East
Great mentality! Excited for snow but still appreciating the end of summer/fall!!
The unlimited pass seems like the best. Why pay 600 for a 7 day pass. When you can get unlimited for 900?! I'm in the eastcoast and just learning about this pass. I can't believe its only 900, when single day tickets at my local mountain are 110. Such an amazing deal to be able to go to all those places for only 900. Great video!
Thanks!
The PNW is a hard sale for Washingtonians considering Epic or Ikon.
You’re right, Epic only gets you one in state resort Stevens, and Whistler just 4 hours away in BC.
The sad trade off is Ikon only gives 7 days each at Crystal and Snoqualmie. So if you plan to ski more than 14 days in state, you’re out of luck.
exactly, Epic local is def the way to go though
Good points! Seems like both epic and ikon are tough for people in the PNW.
Heavy on the East Coast here .. yes its worth every penny over here!
Got mine. Loveland just released their 4 pak. They are transferable to who you want to take. I buy one to take 3 friends when the season ends. Let's see Copper and the Evil Empire Do That With Their 4 Paks.
awesome man! sounds like a sick pass for loveland!
Can you plz do a resort ranking of the places you skied last season?
yes that will be coming in a few weeks!
Booking the epic stoke pass for March and hoping to mix in Big Sky as well.
lets go scott! love the epic stoke pass ha!
Hello, I'm going skiing for the first time, but for a few days. I have a question: If I have an epic day pass, do I have to buy a lift ticket? thanks
they should do a larger tiered system but they have a ton of local centric passes.
Yes they do!
Whoop whoop! 🤙🤙
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Anyone know if creating a duplicate pass would work at the mountain?
From a European's perspective the pricing the the EPIC/IKON is so complicated with so many rules/exceptions. Is it done on purpose?
Pennsylvania skiing generally not worth the cost and time. Been doing it for decades and it usually sucks. It is good for learning to ski on ice and in other shite conditions. That's it. Luis, I just upgraded to the full pass last night to go to Kicking Horse. Be there Feb 3-10. If you're there then, beers on me.
ah good to know - thank you for sharing! i guess for some that is all they have. i am actually slated to be in KH feb 7-10!
Ok then. Beers on me at Kicking Horse.
So I got 3 days of the epic 7 day pass, and I paid for the extra “peak dates” package. Does that cover blackout dates (I’m planning to propose to my gf Jan 13/2024 at keystone, but I see it listed as a blackout date) the website and app haven’t been helpful and I haven’t been able to get anyone on the phone.
Do they check face/ID when scanning your pass? Do I have show ID every time?
Got the epic pass!! What's the best way to experience Park City without being too out of pocket, will be travelling solo during Jan.
Nice! Staying down in kimball junction and eating there will save a lot of money compared to up in the town of park city!
skiing... now your talking;)
i wish ABasin was on the Epic Pass
i should also see if i get discounts at Epic Gear using my Epic Pass
haha yes enjoy!
it used to be!
@@LucasCatania17 I didn't get any discounts at Epic Gear so I didn't buy anything.. I made sure that I spent an additional $90 so that I could get my $25 deal on $250 at Christy's Sports.. Epic Gear did have better deals on used skis than Christy's Sports...
For all the college folks, epic has a college local pass which is just a discounted epic local pass. Super excited for the season!!!🎿⛷️
yes!! definitely take advantage of that while you can!