PHOTO: courtesy of Vail Resorts, Sarah McLear
In a major step to shape the future of skiing and snowboarding, Vail Resorts is doubling down on accessibility with new pricing for Gen Z and young travellers. Skiers and riders aged 13 to 30 can now purchase the 2026/27 Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass for 20% less than standard pricing.
The opening of Blackcomb Mountain has signalled the start of a winter of milestone anniversaries at North America’s largest mountain resort, including Whistler Mountain’s 60th season. To celebrate, the resort is officially launching Wonder Routes – a collection of seven self-guided tours designed to showcase the very best of both mountains.
Last week, snow fell across all regions of Vail Resorts’ Northern Hemisphere resort operations, bringing with it the start to winter and the 2024/25 ski season.
Nowhere was this more exciting than at Whistler Blackcomb, where nearly 90 inches of snow (228cm) has fallen since 1 November, leading to an early opening on 21 November.